Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Sovereign (1986)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 119 images
  • Video including engine running
• A current appraisal report is available, grade 2
• Professional restoration work has been performed
• Complete engine overhaul in 2017, documented
• Mileage of 138,000 kilometers; verifiable via the service record book up to 120,000 km and invoices
• TÜV valid through June 2028

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1986
• First registration: Switzerland
• Engine: 4.2-liter inline-six with 205 PS (151 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Gunmetal Gray
• Interior: Light beige leather
• TÜV valid through June 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Sunroof
  • Restored Pepperpot rims
  • Vredestein Sprint Classic tires
  • Original owner's manual

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted Gunmetal Gray.
• The body is in very good condition with only slight signs of wear due to age
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• Over the past 10 years, typical problem areas such as the sills, the front and rear window frames, and the sunroof have been professionally restored
• There are no known damages to the paint or body.
• There is no known rust.
• The Pepperpot rims have been restored
• Vredestein Sprint Classic tires are installed

Interior

• The car features a light beige leather interior.
• The interior is in very good condition with only slight signs of aging
• There are no known damages to the interior.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• The only known technical issue is that the fuel tank selector occasionally malfunctions
• No other technical defects are known
• The 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• No replacement engine has been installed
• The engine was completely overhauled in 2017
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system
• Various suspension components and the front springs have been replaced
• The air conditioning system has been repaired
• Last service: 2023; new battery installed in 2026

History

Ownership History

• First registration: 1986 in Switzerland
• Number of owners: 5
• The vehicle was carefully maintained by a female owner for many years
• In the 2000s, the Jaguar was brought to Fürth to a master auto mechanic
• After another stop along the way, the Jaguar has been in its current owner’s possession since 2015
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership

Service History

• Since 2015: all service work performed under the current owner has been documented
• 2017: Documented complete engine overhaul
• Over the past 10 years: professional restoration of typical problem areas such as the sills, the front and rear window frames, and the sunroof
• Restoration of the Pepperpot rims and fitting with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires
• Replacement of various suspension components and the front springs
• Air conditioning system repaired

Documents

• Original owner’s manual available (Image 111)
• Service history available, but not complete (Images 109–110)
• Current appraisal report available, grade 2 (Image 106)
• All service activities during ownership since 2015 are documented
• Additional documents from before 2015 available

Summary

For sale is a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Sovereign in Gunmetal Grey with a light beige leather interior and 138,000 kilometers on the odometer. This elegant sedan was first registered in Switzerland in 1986, has been carefully maintained for many years, and has been in its current owner’s possession since 2015. The Jaguar is registered, has a TÜV inspection valid through June 2028, and an “H” license plate, and is in very well-maintained overall condition. Particularly noteworthy are the documented complete engine overhaul from 2017, the professional restoration work on typical problem areas, the restored Pepperpot wheels with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, and a current appraisal report with a grade of 2. This is a stylish opportunity to acquire a classic British luxury sedan with a rich history and extensive documentation.