Lot details
Registration No: TSU 348
Chassis No: 202161DN
Mot Expiry: Feb 2018

- Subject to an extensive, documented restoration in the 1990's

- Believed to have covered just 30,500 miles from new

- Fitted with the preferred four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission

For many the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the MKII was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.

Finished in Red with Magnolia leather upholstery, this particular example was built to right-hand drive specification. Seemingly laid-up for a while, the MKII was re-registered with the DVLA on 6th February 1990 following the completion of 'an extensive, documented restoration'. Believed to have covered just 30,500 miles from new, the Jaguar is said to have been 'well maintained' since being acquired by its last registered keeper during 2007 and to consequently 'run and drive very well'. Fitted with the preferred four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission, this smart sports saloon is accompanied by an 'impressive history file containing operating manuals and MOTs dating back to 1996' (its most recently issued certificate is valid until February 2018).