1994 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas

Description

The quintessential Jaguar sedan, priced like a used Hyundai, how can you go wrong? Fortunately, this 1994 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas is beautifully maintained, shows just 62,179 original miles, and has all of the luxury and performance for which Jaguar is rightfully famous. Don't worry, we won't tell your friends and family how insanely affordable this car really is.

Jaguar's reputation for smoothness, performance, and old-world luxury is earned honestly and this handsome sedan shows all of those virtues rather well. It's been properly maintained throughout its life, a fact demonstrated by the beautiful light blue paint, which is factory original except for the roof, which was repainted when the original vinyl top was removed. For a car that's more than 20 years old, the finish is extremely nice and definitely shows you that you got superior quality for your money when you bought a top-of-the-line luxury car. The long, low Jaguar profile should be instantly familiar, a look that was only recently replaced, so you aren't really in any danger of looking dated in this car because it never went out of style. Both bumpers are in exceptional condition, the big chrome grille shines up well, and details like the shiny metal surrounds around the windows and the twin tailpipes out back are undeniable Jaguar trademarks that are pure English luxury.

The tan leather interior is where this Jag really shines. Natural materials abound: leather, wool, wood, all of which were finished to standards that only the craftsmen in Crewe, England seem to have mastered. It's beautifully preserved and the contrasting piping on the seats gives it a tailored look. Yes, the wood used inside Jaguars is real, not some simulated plastic, and the plush carpets feel impossibly luxurious under your feet. This Jag is thoroughly modern, too, with a full set of big, analog gauges, a trip computer, power everything, an effective climate control system, and an updated AM/FM/CD stereo head unit that sounds even better in the silence of the Jaguar's interior. There's minimal wear on the seating surfaces and even with a sunroof, the wood on the center console and throughout the car is beautifully preserved. The Vanden Plas model offered a longer wheelbase, all of which went into the back seat, so there's plenty of legroom in addition to a mini console for back seat passengers. And the trunk is just as well finished and includes a full-sized spare tire.

The 4.0 liter inline-six is a worthy descendant of a long line of fantastic sporting sixes and it pulls the Vanden Plas around with aplomb. It's very well maintained and extremely clean under the hood with plenty of originality and signs of recent work. By 1994, Jaguar's reputation had been repaired and the cars were as reliable as any other major luxury brand and with so few miles, this car is rock solid under the hood. It's backed by a smooth-shifting 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that works particularly well in manual mode, offering quick reflexes befitting the big cat. Underneath it shows off its southern heritage with an extremely clean chassis, no rust, and more signs of careful maintenance over the years. Heck, it's still using the original exhaust system! The supple yet capable suspension is a joy and the brakes are powerful, giving this big sedan the moves of a much smaller car. And those handsome alloy wheels look expensive and are wrapped in recent Pirelli radials.

With just three owners, this might be the nicest XJ6 we've ever featured. Treat yourself to some A-list luxury at a very attractive price. Call now!