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1985' Jaguar XJ

€11,900

Published 5 December 2025ID: m5pq4S

Belgium
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Information from the owner

Age: 40 years

Mileage: 116095 km

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Automatic

Seller's comments about 1985' Jaguar XJ

The 1985 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign Series 3 sits in the latest evolution of an iconic lineage born in 1968. Originally, the XJ range was Sir William Lyons's personal project, aiming to create a saloon capable of combining luxury, quietness and handling. After Series 1 in 1968 and Series 2 in 1973, Jaguar unveiled Series 3 in 1979, developed with the help of Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina. This collaboration yielded a modernised style: higher roofline, larger glass areas, integrated bumpers and a silhouette that preserves British elegance while adopting a more contemporary 1980s touch.In 1985, the XJ6 Sovereign was one of the most luxurious models in the range. It stood out for a particularly refined interior, with abundant leather, veneered woods and a refined presentation. Under the bonnet, it housed the ultimate evolution of the XK engine, a mythical six-cylinder designed in the late 1940s but refined over the decades. In this final phase of Series 3, it reached great maturity: soft, smooth, quiet and very well suited to the car's sovereign philosophy. Jaguar was then at a turning point: having become independent again after splitting from British Leyland in 1984, the marque sought to raise quality and image. Thus, the 1985 models benefited from increased attention to build quality and finish, making the Sovereign one of the pinnacles of classic British elegance.Production of Series 3 six-cylinders ceased in 1987, making way for the more modern XJ40, but one lacking the retro charm that Series 3 still fully embodied. In hindsight, the 1985 XJ6 Sovereign stands as one of the last great Jaguars with traditional styling, pairing taut and timeless lines, legendary mechanicals and a uniquely hushed atmosphere.Technically, the European 1985 spec is powered by a 4. 2-litre inline-six with Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection (licensed from Lucas), developing around 205 bhp at about 5, 000 rpm, and a torque close to 325 Nm. Top speed around 200 km/ h and 0-100 km/ h in about ten seconds. Most models came with Borg-Warner or ZF automatic gearboxes depending on the late series, although a manual with overdrive remained theoretically available. Fuel consumption, true to the XK engine’s classic layout, ranges from 13 to 18 litres per 100 km depending on driving style.This example was first registered in Belgium on 5 August 1985. It has covered 116, 000 km since, its previous owner having covered the last 15, 000 km since 2004.The car has always been well cared for. In recent years:2017 – 112, 000 km: new stainless steel exhaust, new tyres, new headlining2020 – 115, 000 km: complete brake overhaul2025 – 116, 000 km: full serviceThe car runs very well, the gearbox shifts smoothly. The 116, 000 km mileage seems in line with the paperwork and the condition of the vehicle.