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How did the Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas get its name?

How did the Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas get its name?

Jaguar could not badge the car as a “Daimler” in the United States so they used “Vanden Plas”, the name of a Belgian coachmaker, to denote the full-equipment cars. Compared to a regular XJ6, the Vanden Plas had Connolly Autolux leather in a quad-seat arrangement. The interior wood was burled walnut rather than standard walnut.

When did the Jaguar XJ come out in the UK?

The 1978 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2, XJ 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2, Double-Six 5.3, Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In New Zealand, knock-down kits of the Series II were assembled locally by the New Zealand Motor Corporation (NZMC) at their Nelson plant.

What kind of leather does a Vanden Plas have?

Compared to a regular XJ6, the Vanden Plas had Connolly Autolux leather in a quad-seat arrangement. The interior wood was burled walnut rather than standard walnut. Most options were standard, and a set of fleecy floormats were provided as well.

What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ6 have?

Apart from the engines, the front and rear suspensions carried over from previous models as well: the widest version of Jaguar’s IRS unitfrom the Mark X, and the subframe-mounted independent front suspension first seen in the 1955 Mark 1, with new anti-dive geometry. Jaguar XJ6 (Early Series I model)

Is the 1983 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas for sale?

Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit is excited to present this 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas for sale. This Series III, XJ6 Vanden Plas is sure to turn heads everywhere you go.

What kind of car is 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas?

1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas 75,000 Miles No accidents. Florida car. Blue Exterior and Beige Interior Transmission rebuilt last month by a Jag specialist Runs great, very clean car. second owner.

When did the Jaguar Vanden Plas Majestic come out?

In 1989-1990, only 527 Jaguar Vanden Plas Majestics were built. These limited edition vehicles offered the highest level of luxury and elegance. This one in our Las Vegas showroom, is one of the 52… More Info › Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit is excited to present this 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas for sale.

Compared to a regular XJ6, the Vanden Plas had Connolly Autolux leather in a quad-seat arrangement. The interior wood was burled walnut rather than standard walnut. Most options were standard, and a set of fleecy floormats were provided as well.

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