1996 Jaguar XJ6 (X300) For Sale

The Appeal

The X300 Jaguar saloon debuted in 1994 and became the first Jaguar to be developed whilst the company was fully a subsidiary of Ford following it taking a majority shareholding in 1989. Ford’s priority was to retain the outgoing XJ40’s traditional appeal whilst dramatically improving the rather patchy build quality of its predecessor. Key to this aim was the introduction of cutting-edge robotised welding technology, ironically supplied by Nissan. The result was a highly successful luxury saloon with a vastly improved quality record.

This example is an entirely original example with a low ownership and low mileage history. The average period of tenure equates to almost 7 years with mileage being accrued at a mere 1,600 miles, or so, annually. This makes this X300 Jaguar quite unusual amongst its peers and all the more desirable for it.

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The History and Paperwork

This XJ6 was first registered in April 1996

The car was supplied to its first owner by Guy Salmon Jaguar

The first owner retained the Jaguar right up until 2011

During that period the car covered around 30,000 miles

The second owner acquired the car in November 2011

This owner kept the Jaguar for 11 years before selling it in 2022

At this juncture the car had covered around 42,000 miles

The current owner acquired the car in December 2022 to become its fourth keeper

Since 2022 the car has covered a mere 1,000 miles or so

The Jaguar is complete with its current V5 registration document

Booked in for a fresh MOT and service on September 13th

Numerous earlier MOTs are present helping to verify the low mileage

The original book pack it its Jaguar folder is present

This includes the original service booklet

This documents 10 services with the majority undertaken by Guy Salmon

The most recent stamp dates from 2008 at a shade under 30,000 miles

A number of previous tax disks are also included

The Interior

The luxurious cabin of the X300 was an evolution of that in the XJ40

This example is trimmed in delightful Oatmeal hued soft leather

Accents of mushroom coloured leather and dark walnut veneer are also present

The commodious seats are finished in vertical, padded box pleats

The front seats are electrically adjustable

The rear bench is identically trimmed with a folding central armrest

The condition of the upholstery appears to be excellent overall

The door cards are finished with a combination of Oatmeal and mushroom hued leather

Dark walnut panels are inserted at the tops of the panels

Quality chromed door furniture is also fitted

The headlining has been refitted recently to address a common X300 issue

The complimentary coloured carpets are pristine and protected with mats

The dashboard is formed from a mushroom hued top roll

The bottom roll is finished with an Oatmeal coloured bottom roll

The central panel is finished with a gloss varnished walnut panel

The clear, white on black gauge set are housed in a hooded binnacle

These sit behind the original four spoke leather steering wheel

The centre console is home to the air conditioning controls and original head unit

The large boot is finished in its original grey carpet set

The Exterior

The X300 presents well in a fetching metallic red livery

This is reported to be the original paintwork with some minor scratches noted

Despite this the overall impression is very positive indeed

Likewise, the bodywork looks good overall

Minor dents in the wing and door are reported but vendor states they will be repaired for the new owner

These are described as only really being visible in bright light

The quad headlamps and stainless-steel mesh grill give the Jaguar a sporting look

The large areas of cabin glass appear to be in good shape with no faults noted

Likewise, the light lenses which seem clear and original

The Jaguar rides on its original 16-inch “dimple” alloy wheels

These exhibit some lacquer deterioration and other marks

The wheels would benefit from a renovation ideally

These are fitted with a matching set of Kuhmo Ecsta tyres

These appear to be relatively recent and are in 225/60 configuration

The Mechanics

This X300 is fitted with the respected 3,239cc AJ16 straight six engine

This was a significantly developed version of the earlier AJ6 unit

These upgrades included distributor less ignition and new engine management systems

In original form this unit was rated at 216bhp and 232Ib-ft of torque

This is fed to the rear wheels via a ZF 4HP-22 four-speed automatic transmission

The engine bay looks to be in a great original condition

It appears well looked after with the inscribed cam cover bright and clean

The requisite data plates appear to be present

What can be seen of the underside of the car looks appropriate to age and mileage

A good level of preservative underseal appears to be present

The current owner reports no known mechanical issues

Summary

The X300 prioritised steadying the Jaguar ship following some stormy waters created by the poor-quality record of its predecessor. £200M invested in a state-of-the-art production facility helped to produce a car that was streets ahead of its predecessor in that regard. Whilst supply of XJ6 models of this vintage are plentiful, low mileage, low owner cars always command a premium.

This example stands out courtesy of its history. A mere four owners to date and an incredibly low mileage combine to set this car apart. This light and sympathetic usage seems to have benefitted the condition of the Jaguar, too. The car presents in a highly original order with exterior and, especially, interior looking very fresh overall. This represents a great opportunity to own a luxury British saloon for a modest outlay so don’t miss out.

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1996 Jaguar XJ6 (X300)

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