The Ex-John Coombs 1975 Jaguar XJ6C 4.2-Litre Coupé

The Ex-John Coombs
1975 Jaguar XJ6C 4.2-Litre Coupé
Registration no. MDU 133P
Chassis no. 2J1855BW Engine no. 8L27162S
Launched to much acclaim in 1968, the XJ6 refined concepts embodied
by previous Jaguar saloons to create a car to rival the best offered by
Mercedes-Benz. The six-cylinder XK engine was available in either 2.8- or
4.2-litre capacities initially, the latter capable of propelling the luxuriously
appointed XJ6 to a top speed of 120mph-plus, while there was a choice
of either four-speed manual (usually with overdrive) or three-speed
automatic transmission.
The prohibitive expense of getting its two-door pillar-less bodyshell to
meet United States safety regulations meant that the Coupé version
never went on sale in the USA. Consequently the model is one of the
rarest of the XJ family, being produced between 1975 and 1977 only,
and is becoming increasingly sought after by Jaguar collectors.
One of only 6,505 4.2-litre Coupés built, this automatic-transmission
example was first owned by Jaguar Cars in Coventry and used by the
plant director, Mr Peter Clarke. When Mr Clarke died in 1977, the car
was placed on display in the factory showroom as a mark of respect. It
was later offered for sale by tender and bought by Mr John Coombs, of
Coombs Jaguar Guildford and Coombs Jaguar Racing.