Lot details Registration No: TYR741F Chassis No: IJ2497 Mot Expiry: April 2006
Last evolution of the MKII line, the revised 240 and 340 models were introduced for the 1968 model year. Visually distinguished by their new slimline front and rear bumpers, they also benefited from sundry hidden changes such as the adoption of the E-type's straight port cylinder head design. Fitted with twin SU carburettors (in place of its predecessor's single Solex), the 240 model's 2483cc DOHC straight-six was quoted as developing some 133bhp and 146lbft of torque. Reputedly capable of over 100mph, the 'baby' Jaguar also boasted four-wheel disc brakes (a defining feature of the entire MKII range from 1959 onwards). Short lived, just 3,716 right-hand drive specification 240s are thought to have been made.
According to information supplied by the vendor: "The Jaguar was bought new by Dr Davis of Southampton who transferred it into his wife's name and then back again during 1995. It was then sold to a collector in Co. Meath, Ireland. The car was not driven until 2004 when I bought it. The mileage was 43,000 and is now 46,757". Further described by the seller as being in variously "good" (electrical equipment), "very good" (wheels / tyres) or "excellent" (engine, gearbox, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork) condition, TYR 741F is finished in dark green with red leather upholstery. Riding on steel wheels, it benefits from integrated spot- / foglights (an optional fitting since 1966) and four-speed manual transmission. A handsome, apparently low mileage car, it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until April 27th 2006.
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