Concepts and prototypes : Jaguar XJ6 Series 2

A mid-1970s update and bumper height regulations meant that Jaguar needed to facelift the front end. Some of these proposals are very interesting indeed…

A new face

Finding ways of accomodating those heightened bumpers was always going to pose challenges.

Artist's mock-up of above. — Artist’s mock-up of above.

Full sized prototype at Browns Lane for evaluation.

Full-size mock-up car, with several proposals grafted on the front... — Full-size mock-up car, with several proposals grafted on the front…

Less chrome laden development of the above.

Pretty much there... — Pretty much there…

Images supplied by Ian Nicholls

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Created www.austin-rover.co.uk in 2001 and built it up to become the world's foremost reference source for all things BMC, Leyland and Rover Group, before renaming it AROnline in 2007.

Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...

Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.