2026-02-27 09:09:31 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1974-jaguar-xj6-series-2-42l-swb-fuel-injection-4 ...

Seller's description:
1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 4.2L SWB Fuel Injection
ColourDark red
Odometer72,706 Miles
Engine size4235cc
TransmissionAutomatic, 3 speed
Steering positionRight Hand Drive
Fuel typePetrol
Seller TypePrivate
TownChipping Norton
CountyOxfordshire
CountryUnited Kingdom
Rare SWB Series 2 XJ6
Attractive Regency Red with vinyl roof and Biscuit leather
Featured on cover of Jaguar World magazine
Professionally upgraded to fuel injection at cost of £9,000
Extensive recent maintenance since 2023 totalling £9,000
New front and rear screen seals, servicing and speedo drive
Gearbox replaced with recon unit and electrics overhaul in 2024
Voluntary MOT valid to February 2027 with no advisories
This Regency Red car is one of the last SWB XJs built, a Series 2 car built in 1974, the final year of SWB production. It is a really tidy example, the paintwork matched with a ultra 70s vinyl roof and a light Biscuit leather interior. It is in good order, a sense supported by the usual voluntary MOT that runs to February 2027 with no advisories.
It is also a car that hides some interesting upgrades. The electric mirrors, from a XJS but fitted as standard to later XJs, are easy to spot, but the fuel injection upgrade is less so. It was part of a comprehensive £9,000 project in 2016 by engine specialist Tom Lenhall. More recent work includes fitting a reconditioned gearbox in 2023 and an overhaul of the electrics in 2024. That work has been part of a £9,000 spend since 2023 that also featured new front and rear screen seals, speedo driver overhaul, oil sender and pressure switch and servicing.
The Series 2 XJ is one of Jaguar’s best ever cars and the SWB version arguably one of the prettiest saloons made. This much-loved car with its recent work and upgrades looks tempting.
The vendor says:
“This vehicle purrs. It is smooth and unbelievably comfortable - a low-mileage crowd pleaser. It has appeared at classic car shows and has featured on the front cover of Jaguar World (magazine comes with the car). A beautiful classic, that really stands out from others in its class.”
History and Paperwork

First registered 5th March 1974
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since October 2022
Voluntary MOT valid to 6th February 2027 with no advisories
Large history file as shown in photos
Featured on the front cover of Jaguar World magazine in October 2008
Copy of magazine included
Full documentation for fuel injection conversion by Tom Lenthall Jaguar specialist
Fuel injection work cost £9,000 in 2016 as shown in photos
Original carburettors and door mirrors included

Summary of recent maintenance:

03/24 - £464 - Oilwell Garage - speedo drive repairs
02/24 - £4,126 - Oilwell Garage - screen seals, servicing, all fluids etc
02/24 - £1,977 - Oilwell Garage - battery, oil sender and pressure switch etc
04/23 - £602 - Vince Gibbs Classic Cars - electrical repairs
01/23 - £2,466 - Vince Gibbs Classic Cars - reconditioned gearbox, electrics etc

The Condition

Finished in Regency Red with thin gold trim line down the side and black vinyl roof
Paintwork presents well in photos with few indications of use
Bodywork in good order for age but with minor deterioration to note in photos
This includes bubbling to base of doors, front arches and around headlights
Chromework in good order with minor age to note to bumpers
Chromed steel wheels with light tarnish to finish
Recently fitted with new tyres we are told
Front and rear window seals replaced in 2025 to prevent rainwater leaks
No structural advisories on MOT
Biscuit leather interior in good general condition with some age to some items
These include door cards that are worn at the top
Wing mirrors upgraded to electric XJS units
Original mirrors included with the vehicle
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts

The Mechanics

4,235cc straight six XK engine
3pd automatic transmission
Auto box replaced 2024 with reconditioned Borg Warner unit to original specification
Converted to fuel injection by Tom Lenthall Jaguar specialist in Reading in 2016
Full documentation for fuel injection conversion available
Original carburettors included with the vehicle
Electrics overhauled in 2024 as detailed above and in photos
Regularly serviced with other remedial work detailed in photos and above
Maintained by classic car specialists with last service in 2024
No advisories on MOT

2026-04-25 11:03:09 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/26:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1974-jaguar-xj6-series-2-42l-swb-fuel-injection-n ...

Same description.