How many were built?

XJ
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Hi folks,
I’m about to take possession of a XJ6 series 1 1972, factory fit manual with overdrive, does anyone know or know where i can get info about how many manual versions were made?
Thanks
Tom (Sydney Australia)
www.jaguar-wiring-schematics.info

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Try Jaguar Heritage Trust at Gaydon. I gave production number tables based on their info in all six of my buyers guide books but don’t think that ever included a manual/auto split. There were basically no manuals sold in the US after 79, which is why I brought a stack of manual gearboxes for various models with me from the UK. I have three XJ / E-type non-OD manuals left to sell off cheap, then I’m done.

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Peter,
thanks for your reply, i’ll have more details about the car next week when i collect it, i know there’s a few in Aus/ i’ll know more when i post the Q? in the Aus/ JDC magazine…

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Hi there,
I have an S1 manual non-o\d car, I believe it’s rare as it’s a 4.2 and they apparently came standard with OD, non o\d only standard on the 2.8s. I contacted JDHT and asked them for production numbers of non o\d cars but they could not oblige. My car was originally destined for Hong Kong ( presumably o\d an unnecessary\ expensive item there). Do you have any idea of the numbers produced? I believe in the early years only 20% were ordered with manual, but that would have included o\d cars.

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Hi all,
i finally got this car going after 4 days of madness, i now discover the owner was less than truthful, the car is actually a 1970 build & came as an auto, the engine has been reconditioned & at the same time converted to a manual, the box appears to have an O/D but no switch in the gear shift so more work on the table about this not so good purchase…will keep you informed…Tom

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Tom,

maybe there are other causes to be dissatisfied, but finding an MOD box under a simple stick would be a more than pleasant surprise for me!

MOD sticks are available - no big deal! Getting the OD to work is another story, but a properly functioning OD is outright gorgeous to drive! - If you’d prefer a well-functioning BW65 slushbox - I’d be more than happy to swap drivetrains and pedal boxes, if your car is RHD and LWB!

Best

Jochen

75 XJ6L 4.2 auto (UK spec)

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Jochen,
i think it’s more of a case of being misled about the car especially when you ask “what are the hidden issues” & get no info, i’ve yet to determine the condition of the box etc, i got the car for a quick fix up & flip…so far a flop but i’ve had worse, the car is a R/H/D SWB & i’m in Sydney Australia, i say SWB as the plate info suggests it’s a 1970…i have the same model as you & you can view it here> www.jaguar-wiring-schematics.info …thanks…Tom

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The transmissions are the same length LWB or SWB.

Assuming you were given/requested the VIN before purchase, did it not include a BW suffix and therefore lack a DN suffix? If you’re going to flip for prrofit you need to know your onions…