2025-05-01 00:32:16 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/35
auctions.hampsonauctions.com/auction/lot/71-1976-jaguar-xj6-42-litre/

Auction description:
4th May, 2025
The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
Lot 71
1976 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre
Registration – ALT 444
Chassis No. – TBC
M.O.T. – NO
Odometer – 19825

This interesting Jaguar XJ6 saloon has spent the majority of its life in Australia before finding its way into a private collection here in the UK. This 4.2-litre, Series II model still wears its Victoria number plates carrying the number ‘ALT444’ and reminding us of the areas Garden State nickname thanks to its lush vegetation. ‘ALT444’ is not UK registered and, as such, we have been unable to carry out our usual background check on registered owners, MOT history and the like. What we can confirm, however, is that this is a 1976, Series II XJ6 which has spent a life free from salted roads in a generally benign climate. ‘ALT444’ comes from the large collection of an individual enthusiast and is offered here with some accompanying paperwork, the all-important Nova Certificate and with NO RESERVE.

‘ALT444’ presents in full “barn find” trim complete with dust and grime, much possibly of the antipodean variety. ‘ALT444’ was imported to the UK in 2017 by the current keeper and has remained in dry storage ever since. The colour is believed to be Juniper Green which is a rarer green hue from the Series II range. Some loss of paint on the nearside front wing, however, may suggest that this is a later finish applied over an original Turquoise hue. Upon close inspection there is a fair amount of surface corrosion noted but the panel gaps appear straight and symmetrical. The brightwork to the bumpers and hubcaps feature surface tarnishing but seemingly solid and original. The commodious cabin – all XJs were 4 inches longer from 1974 – looks highly original if in need of some care and attention. The biscuit hued leather exhibits the odd rip and tear but could likely be salvaged easily enough. The speedometer reads in kilometres per hour and the odometer in kilometres.

‘ALT444’is fitted with the long-serving 4.2-litre version of the XK straight six engine which is paired with the three speed Borg Warner Type 12 automatic gearbox. This is the twin carburettor version with fuel injection not happening along until 1978. The under bonnet presentation looks reasonable but no battery is currently fitted. All aspects of ‘ALT444’ are rated as “poor” which seemingly reflects this Jaguar’s “sold as seen” status rather than a deeply considered reflection of condition. There is some interesting supporting paperwork included, much of which relates to the car’s import to the UK in 2017.

In summary:
Australian registered Series II XJ6
Seemingly highly original and complete
Offering great potential for improvement