Interior

How it works XJ6 door latching and locking employs a rectangular block mounted on the outside of the door edge that latches onto a U-shaped striker bar screwed into to the opposing door frame. Striker bar hold As the door is closed, the striker moves toward the latch inside the...

The customized interior, with redesigned burl dash, modified center console, re-positioned audio speakers, and many other changes is illustrated in the following gallery.

Many of the XJ6 systems converge on the interior cabin for information display, manual control, and/or passenger comfort as the following images illustrate. Here is a comparison between the original 1967 prototype interior and the 2019 restomod version.

Our three custom dash facia boards, necessary to fit the new digital instrumentation and A/C vents, require corresponding custom under dash panels. On the driver side, the panels are split into two by the steering column; the passenger side has a single panel. The under dash panels also join small...

The front seat has four basic components: the bottom cushion, the seat frame including the sliding mount, a back finishing surround, and headrest. The bottom cushion utilizes a rubber diaphragm to provide a comfortable ride that is attached to the metal frame with embedded hooks. With a new foam pad...

Wire frame construction The XJ6 rear seat has a wire frame spring construction covered with burlap, foam, and a sewn cover. The burlap covering, sewn or stapled around the wire frame, prevents the foam from compressing into the coil springs. Foam sections are tacked into position with stray adhesive. Since...

The XJ6 trunk area is well proportioned with a lowered deck and back storage shelf. A spare tire is stored under the floor. Side rails limit the usefulness of the space somewhat, and the tool kit hangs off a side wall hook, clumsily leaning against the left side rail. Nothing...

The XJ6 thankfully retains the classic triangular front ventilator windows inherited from the Mark II and earlier saloons. The early 1960-style windows were opened by simply undoing the latch and pushing or pulling them open or shut. For the XJ series, Jaguar elected to “upgrade” the ventilators with an open/shut...

Design iteration Constructing a completely new dash is an iterative process that evolves as components must be fit into the available space and various dependencies become apparent while assembly progresses. See the dash makeover and dash refinements posts for an overview of the process. Initial conceptual ideas centered around a...