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ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.I-am-the-reverend said:
finlo said:
uk66fastback said:
£18,500 for the blue one. Luvverly … saw that on ebay last night. Bargain, compared to the usual £25-£28k ones on there …
Rust on the sill an rust bubbles under the vinyl.This manual S-type went through ACA in January at £17,820 including fees. It looked absolutely gorgeous!
Sold for £17,820
And now for sale again ...
40% mark up
edit: it’s an S-Type, not a MkII … too late at night …
Sold for £17,820
And now for sale again ...
40% mark up
edit: it’s an S-Type, not a MkII … too late at night …
Edited by uk66fastback on Thursday 11th April 10:54
Both your links are to the marked up car. Here is the lot in the auction in January:
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...
2 very low mileage XJ-S convertibles for sales at Bonhams, Goodwood.
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29331/lot/147/199...
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29331/lot/185/199...
the 4.0 manual was my pick..
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29331/lot/147/199...
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29331/lot/185/199...
the 4.0 manual was my pick..
P5BNij said:
Hideous / Hatefull Webasto sunroof. In red to try to match the Regency Red paint. Regency red / biscuit trim XJ6 S.1s were a common sight when I was a boy. The alloys are from a later Jaguar ( Cosmics look absolutely awesome on the S.1, in fact Cosmic used a S.1 XJ-6 in its period advertising )
“ The front seats need leather feed “ Seriously, any dealer worth buying from would give the seats some saddle soap / sort this out Before advertising the car and certainly would Not be saying this in an advert….
However, as much as the XJ is a beautifully styled car, its driving position is appalling. The thin rimmed plastic steering wheel is way too big, the seat is mounted too high, it’s cramped as well, in part due to the very wide transmission tunnel.
Sit in an E3 BMW ( the cheaper Jags main competitor ) and its driving position is just perfect….
Huntsman said:
We need a kangeroo court.
SS427 Camaro in the dock, charged with the heinous crime of suggesting an XJ6 S1 isnt automotive perfection.
Yes, you even wonder why he posted in a Jaguar appreciation thread stating that they're sSS427 Camaro in the dock, charged with the heinous crime of suggesting an XJ6 S1 isnt automotive perfection.
t and a scummy BMW is better...Narcissistic personality disorder I can only assume.
He is quite correct though in many ways.
The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
I-am-the-reverend said:
He is quite correct though in many ways.
The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
Careful now, we'll have you in the kangeroo court dock too.The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
P.S, You missed Rover P6 3500 in your comparisons.
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