1969 Jaguar XJ6 Auto
NSW • Private
5
1
Odometer66,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
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Widely regarded as the most beautiful saloon of all time, the original Series 1 Jaguar XJ6 was said by the automotive establishment upon its launch in London in September 1968 to be the best car money could buy.
It went on to be named Autocar's undisputed "Car of the Year" in 1969.
So confident was Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons, that the model would be instantly recognisable as a Jag that the Jaguar name (and even the name of the model - XJ6) didn't appear at all on the car's curvaceous exterior. He expected you to know instantly that it couldn't have been anything else except a Jag.
The "XJ" initials stood for "Experimental Jaguar" - a name that reflected the ambitious effort to replace four other models in Jaguar's 60s lineup.
Sir William often said the XJ6 was his proudest achievement. He himself drove a Series 1 XJ6 from the time of its release until well after his retirement, evidencing that it was the most important culmination of his design language.
He was known to be one of the most fastidious automotive minds of his generation, as is handsomely showcased in this example. First owned by the current family (the car's second owners) in 1981, this car was delivered new to Australia and first registered by a friend of the family in 1970.
Every part of the XJ6 model was hand-made in England. Production in Coventry followed a years-long design and development phase that reportedly cost more than A$12 million and included collaborations with other specialist manufacturers such as Dunlop to produce a tyre befitting of the car.
The design process involved several prototypes finished in jet black. Sir William was known to study and make refinements to the angles and arches of the car in the shifting light of his country estate.
The car's taut lines remain striking today, emphasised by its low, wide stance on the road. There is balance and tension in its shape, which is often said to be characterised by a combination of flamboyance and restraint.
Many elements withstand a lengthy gaze, particularly the coke-bottle shape of the rear-fenders, the chrome highlights on the bumpers, the high-waisted athleticism of the body, the ribboning of the bonnet, and the hooded front lights. All elements add drama and potential energy to the over-vertical front grille.
The car's unique beauty is emphasised by its balanced ride and cocooning cabin, which are refined even by today's standards. One of Sir William's more unique design precepts was that no part of the car's interior should protrude above the window line. The lack of headrests brings high visibility and light through the cabin.
Recently restored for the second time in its history (following an engine re-build and a full back-to-metal respray in the 1980s that's prevented almost any rust), it probably looks better now than when it first rolled off the factory floor at Browns Lane in Coventry more than 50 years ago.
The car is powered by the famous 4.2-Litre inline 6-cylinder XK engine that won Jaguar five titles at Le Mans.
During the last two years every external panel has been straightened, refinished, undercoated and resprayed in a deep Sapphire Blue by All Classic Car Restorations in Brookvale. The colour is deep and lively in sunlight and shade.
The interior is tidy with patinaed leather and lashings of wood. The wheels, side-mirrors and E-type steering wheel are evidence of the family's earlier restoration in the mid-80s.
This car's best feature is probably its mechanics, owing to significant investments over time for which receipts from two of the best Jaguar experts in Sydney are available.
Still undervalued in a market that prefers the more commonly surviving Mark II and E-Type models, this is almost certainly the best example of a Series 1 XJ6 available in Australia. It is certainly the most "Jaguar" Jaguar of all time.
No typos - the price includes full NSW registration to May 2026 and iconic "XJ6" number plates. Serious enquiries only.
Car details
øVehicle description
Series I Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 4.2
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Steel Blue
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.2L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
2 months/July 2026
Build date
August 1969
Compliance date
December 1970
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18734316
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4235cc
Engine Size (L)
4.2L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1969
Launch Month
3
Generation Name
Series I/Series II/Series III
Series
Series I
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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Woollahra, NSW 2025
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