Rusty But Trusty

In the context of finding ways to get the high-dollar driving experience on a RustyButTrusty budget, one car to consider is the Jaguar XJ6. Ever drooled over a Jaguar E-type? Yes? Well, the XJ6 gives you the same engine and suspension, similar interior experience, and gorgeous (if not quite drool-worthy) styling for a fraction of the price. Many early XJ6s have had their inline sixes replaced with Chevrolet 350 V8s thanks to chronic overheating and reliability issues, but this one was fortunate to escape that fate. Is any modification needed to achieve an exhaust note similar to that of the E-type? Find out with this 1973 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Series 1, for sale in Port Townsend, WA for $3800.

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Thanks to their long production life and timeless design, Jaguar’s XJ series of cars seems to still be rather common. However, among the XJs, it’s not too easy to find an American market car with the early chrome bumpers, tall grill, and other styling features seen on the original version of William Lyons’ classic design. What’s more, the V12 engine was only introduced near the end of Series 1 XJ production, in July 1972, so only about 3200 S1 XJ12s were built. While they were known to have significant cooling problems, they were also said to be the fastest full 4-seater for sale at the time. You can find this Jaguar XJ12 for sale in Pottstown, PA with bidding at $910 and 5 days to go.

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