Jaguar XJ6
Sir William Lyons's last and finest saloon.
The story
The XJ6 rode more quietly and cornered better than cars costing twice as much, and waiting lists stretched past a year. The same basic shape stayed in production, through three series, until 1992.
Inside
A walnut dashboard with a line of rocker switches, deep leather seats and thick carpet. It feels like a gentleman's club that happens to do 120 mph.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
There are two fuel tanks, one in each rear wing, with a dashboard switch to choose between them.
On screen
Minder TV, 1979
Dodgy dealer Arthur Daley fancies himself in a big Jaguar saloon.
Meanwhile, in 1968
British Leyland was formed, bringing most of the British-owned car industry into one company. Dad's Army began on television.
Best-selling single of 1968: Hey Jude by The Beatles
Before you buy a 1960s car
- Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
- Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
- Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
These open in a new tab: the car on Wikimedia Commons, the interior and the badge as Google image searches.
Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.