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1978 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Convertible by Cabriolet International (4.2 litre)
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 29r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Jaguar XJ6 Series II is a rare convertible conversion by Cabriolet International, featuring a 4.2-liter engine and automatic gearbox. It was repainted white in 1996 and recently refreshed, with a re-connolised red interior, making it a unique classic for open-air motoring.
Condition
6
Recent repaint, interior re-connolised, small service.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
2T26570BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
99,480 miles
YAL 920S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Rare convertible by Cabriolet International
Recent repaint
Probably the earliest known example of a convertible XJ was a Series I specially prepared for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Mauritius in 1972, apparently it was converted in Mauritius.
Cabriolet International, based in Blackpool, followed the same four-door theme but to a far superior design.
Starting with a Jaguar XJ6 Series II or Series III saloon they cut the steel from the roof, leaving around three inches of the original roof in place around the door frames and windscreen.
They then fitted a cross beam between the two ‘B’ pillars, this created a very strong structure for a four-door car which meant when the roof was closed it was hardly distinguishable from a standard saloon from a distance.
When the hood is open, the occupants experienced open top comfort within the virtual safety of the normal saloon.
Cabriolet International’s hood mechanism had an advantage over some of the other coachbuilders converting Jaguar XJ...
Points of note
£290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,065
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,895
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 20 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
99,422 miles
Registration Date
1978-06-23
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 21 2021 with 99,422 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2018 with 98,700 miles
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