WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PRICE WATCH
Concours £30,000-40,000 Excellent £25,000-30,000 Usable £15,000-25,000 Project £7500-10,000
There’s no difference in values between Jaguars and Daimlers, although Jaguars seem to sell more easily for some reason. Condition is all; expect to pay at least £15,000 for an XJ6 worth having, £20,000 for something nice and £30,000 for something superb; the best cars are now touching £40,000. An XJ12 typically adds around 20%. Most sought-after and most valuable of the lot is the Daimler Double-Six Coupé. These cars are sought-after in mainland Europe as well as the US.
CLUBS & SPECIALISTS
Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, jec.org.uk JDC, jaguardriver.co.uk David Manners, jagspares.co.uk Jagcats, 01977 617450 Knowles-Wilkins Engineering, kwejaguar.co.uk Martin Robey, martinrobey.com SNG Barratt, sngbarratt.com Specialist Automobile Services, 01384 413555 Webcon UK, webcon.co.uk XJ Restorations, xjrestorations.co.uk
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 4235cc/6-cyl/DOHC Power 172bhp@4500rpm Torque 231lb ft@3000rpm Maximum speed 124mph 0-60mph 8.6sec Fuel consumption 12-18mpg Transmission RWD, 4-speed
manual/3-speed auto (Specifications are for Jaguar XJC 4.2)
PARTS PRICES
£300 (repro) Outer Rear lower quarter sill assembly panel £52.80 (repro repair panel) Door skin £347 (repro) Front shock absorber £30 each Front brake disc £28.80 each Water pump (XJ6) £192 exchange (Prices from David Manners Group)
INSURANCE QUOTE
1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupé 4.2, worth £25,000. Standard quote: £81.03 or £99.03 with agreed value. Quotes based on a 45-year-old male, marketing manager, access to another car, no claims or convictions, club member, 3000 miles per year, no modifications, living in SP2 0HL.
Disclaimer: Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.