Launched to much acclaim in 1968, the XJ6 refined concepts embodied by previous Jaguar saloons to create a car rivalling the best offered by Mercedes-Benz. The six-cylinder XK engine was available in either 2.8-litre or 4.2-litre forms initially, the latter capable of propelling Jaguar's luxuriously appointed flagship to a top speed of 120mph-plus. Outwardly distinguishable from its Jaguar sibling only by the traditional fluted radiator grille and different badging, the Daimler Sovereign that appeared a year after the XJ's launch was in effect a top-of-the-range model, with most optional extras incorporated as standard. The prohibitive expense of getting its two-door pillarless bodyshell to meet United States safety regulations meant that the Coupe version never went on sale in the USA. Consequently the model is one of the rarest of the 'XJ' family, being produced between 1975 and 1977 only. One of just 1,698 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-litre Coupes built, this automatic-transmission example is finished in blue with dark blue leather interior, and boasts chromed wire wheels. Described by the private vendor as in generally good condition with excellent paintwork, it is offered with Daimler sales brochure, eight expired MoTs, sundry invoices, Swansea V5 document and MoT to February 2005.
Launched to much acclaim in 1968, the XJ6 refined concepts embodied by previous Jaguar saloons to create a car rivalling the best offered by Mercedes-Benz. The six-cylinder XK engine was available in either 2.8-litre or 4.2-litre forms initially, the latter capable of propelling Jaguar's luxuriously appointed flagship to a top speed of 120mph-plus. Outwardly distinguishable from its Jaguar sibling only by the traditional fluted radiator grille and different badging, the Daimler Sovereign that appeared a year after the XJ's launch was in effect a top-of-the-range model, with most optional extras incorporated as standard. The prohibitive expense of getting its two-door pillarless bodyshell to meet United States safety regulations meant that the Coupe version never went on sale in the USA. Consequently the model is one of the rarest of the 'XJ' family, being produced between 1975 and 1977 only. One of just 1,698 Daimler Sovereign 4.2-litre Coupes built, this automatic-transmission example is finished in blue with dark blue leather interior, and boasts chromed wire wheels. Described by the private vendor as in generally good condition with excellent paintwork, it is offered with Daimler sales brochure, eight expired MoTs, sundry invoices, Swansea V5 document and MoT to February 2005.
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