The XJ6 modelled was ordered on April 24th - 1976 - from Jaguar distributor Richard A. Bellamy Ltd - The Jaguar Centre - Grimsby. The Bellamy family's professional relationship with William Lyons' S.S. company - which later became Jaguar - stretched back to the 1920s when S.S. was still based in Blackpool. The customer was lifelong Jaguar enthusiast David Fearnley - the Managing Director of Walter Walker & Sons Ltd - Highfield Mills - Ossett - Yorkshire - a textile firm involved in yarn spinning and twisting.  He ordered several unusual extras - including a black vinyl roof - an electric sliding steel sunshine roof - cruise control - a 'Biscuit' leather interior and chrome swage lines along the length of the body with a thin gold pinstripe below. The car cost 6332.73 - of which 479.70 was attributed to the extras - and it was delivered on July 12th - 1976. In 1982/83 - David Fearnley served as the High Sheriff of West Yorkshire and thereafter he was a Deputy Lieutenant before becoming Vice Lord-Lieutenant in 1992.  The office of High Sheriff was developed during the Anglo-Saxon period and is the oldest crown appointment in England. There are currently 55 High Sheriffs in England and Wales - each serving only a one-year term. He used the car in his official capacities to convey visiting members of the Royal family - including Prince Charles - Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh - as well as other VIPs. During these events - the car was sometimes driven by a trained police driver. This Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 diecast model car is dark blue and comes attached to a display base and in a display case. It is made by Vanguards and features working wheels. Made from metal and plastic it is 1:43 scale measuring approx. 11cm / 4.3in long. This is a limited edition car worldwide. The wheels on this model Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 car rollThis Jaguar car comes attached to a display base for easy displayThis model Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 comes attached to a display base with a clear case for a dust free presentationThis product is approx. 11cm / 4.3in longThis is a 1:43 scale replica car of the real thing