Jaguar has kicked off the 50th anniversary celebrations if its legendary XJ6 saloon with this special one-off model built by the brand’s Classic division. Commissioned by Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain and unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Greatest Hits model is based on a 1984 Series 3 model.
Even more care has been taken with the interior, which features red leather trim for the seats, black Alcantara headlining and dark sycamore veneers for the dashboard. Other unique parts include the metal rotary switchgear that’s modeled on the controls of a Marshall amplifier, plus pedals that take their cues from those used on drum kits. There’s also a traditional three-spoke sports steering wheel.
It’s not all olde-world charm and rock and roll excess, because the cabin also hides some cutting edge kit. For starters, the door seals have been replaced by modern items for greater refinement, while the air-conditioning system has also been upgraded. There’s also remote central locking, plus the touchscreen sat-nav, infotainment and reversing camera set up from a 2012 Jaguar XF. Finally, and in keeping with the owner’s profession, the XJ6 packs an 1100W sound system.
Mechanically, the Jag features heavily revised suspension, complete with adjustable rear dampers, plus a lightly fettled version of the legendary XK 4.2-litre straight-six, which features a trio of 2-inch SU carburetors and specially designed quad exit exhaust.
This article originally appeared at evo.co.uk
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