Jaguar XJ6 Gold Portfolio 1968-79 (Series 1 & 2)

Replacing the 420G saloons, MkIIs and S-types the XJ6 became a standard for refinement and luxury. The Series I lacked room in the rear and the 2.8-litre engine acquired an unfortunate reputation. The long-wheelbase XJ6L was announced in 1972 and became standard on the Series II cars. The 2.8-litre engine was replaced by a 3.4-litre and a short-wheelbase came back in 1973 with a two-door coup body and called the XJ6C. Due to poor relations in the British motor industry in the mid to late-seventies quality suffered with the result that there are good and bad examples from this period. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, technical and specification data, new model introductions, long-term tests, buyers guide. Models covered include: 2.8, 4.2, 3.4, Daimler Sovereign, Daimler 4.2 Automatic, Series II 4.2, XJ6L, XJ6C, XJ12C, Convertible. 172 pages, 450 illus. SB.