2026-03-13 17:31:58 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1971/jaguar/xj6/102495416

Seller's description:

Santa Barbara, California 93111

VIN 1L60690

Mileage 57,000 miles

Engine 6 Cylinder

Condition Fair

Doors 4

Drivetrain 2 wheel drive - rear

Transmission 3 Speed Automatic

Exterior Color Off White

Custom Color Cream

Interior Color Tan

Seat Color Tan leather

1971 XJ6 Series 1 4.2L in a dark cream with tan leather interior with rare wheels and one-of-a-kind CA License plate (O NIGEL)

Known issues:

- Gas gauge stop report about 2 months ago

- Hood emblem needs to be replaced as well as some body work and sone interior panels (driver door storage panel)

- Headliner sags

- Driver side door opens and only from outside currently

- Passenger side door does not open

- New upholstery needed for center console arm rest and drivers headrest

- wood strips on windows need to be sanded and revarnished

- Clock doesnt work

- odometer isn't (stopped at 52590, most likely closer to 57,000)

- Radio antenna has been removed

- Liner under steering wheel needs to be replaced

- some body rust

- still leaks a little oil

 - Needs paint

- Ideally needs a full restoration or someone willing to put in the time and love and work

History:

Ive kept all service records during my ownership.

1971 - original owner in Reno, NV (have the original dealer paperwork and license number)

? second owner in Modesto, CA

10/26/2008 - 9/15/25 - Robert R. Santa Barbara, CA

09/15/25 - Current (myself) Santa Barbara, CA

Repairs done at time of purchase by to repair visible oil leak. Repairs were $1700 and fixed oil leak the top half of the engine. Done by Winning Makes in Santa Barbara. She really is begging for someone with a keen eye or trained hand to come in and bring her back to her original glory. That was my plan, but my business partner has since taken leave and I cannot do this on my own and need to let her go sadly. She drives and starts just fine but this is a car with a great history that needs to be properly taken care of.

Comes with ALL the ORIGINAL paperwork and handbooks, two sets of original keys and original mini Jag emblem keychain and even the paperwork of the original buyer of the Jag! For someone who loves history of legendary vehicles, this is a home run for a full resto or a mechanic who is willing to put in the time. I have all the original parts in the car.

The bottom line is this thing needs love and someone who sees her potential as I do, but unfortunately do not have the means to expend.

It is driveable, registered in California until May of 2026