1988 Jaguar XJ6

Jaguar’s long awaited replacement for the much-loved XJ series was finally announced to the public in 1986 following an exhaustive development period.

This 1988 Jaguar XJ6  in original and unmodified condition is a sound example of  luxury motoring.

British Racing Green is perhaps the best color for a Jaguar, and while this generation has stayed near the bottom of the value curve, maintained examples are said to be fine drivers. The wheels are unmarked and clean, glass is blessedly tint-free and the paint shows no obvious signs of damage or over-buffing.

Jaguar interiors can either look really good or really bad, thanks to the liberal use of fragile surfaces like acres of wood trim and leather surfaces. When they’re maintained, they look as good as they did in 1988. While I generally prefer the XJ40s with the squared off headlamps, finding one in this sort of condition takes precedence over preference for headlamp design. The dash looks near-perfect as well.

A velvety inline-six good for just over 200 b.h.p. provided the go, and despite half the cylinders of the coupes and later sedans, the engine bay is still plagued by excess wiring and vacuum hoses. When buying a car like a 1980s-era Jaguar, it is wise to buy the best one you can afford – and even at $10K, this will still be a cheaper car to own than a basketcase costing half that price.

This 1988 Jaguar XJ6 has all the features one might expect from a full-size luxury sedan of the era. Remaining in highly original and unmodified condition inside and out, and having travelled only relatively low mileages each year, this vehicle is a compelling proposition for lovers of the British marque. This charming sedan offers the classic ‘big cat’ experience of a wonderfully refined drive from behind the wheel.