Lot details Registration No: BNM400C Chassis No: 169018DN Mot Expiry: Nov 2018
- Desirable four-speed manual plus overdrive transmission example
- Treated to much restoration work in 2009-2010 following twenty years of single ownership
- Current 'no advisories' MOT runs until November 22nd 2018
- Entered from a private collection
- Understood to retain 'matching' chassis and engine numbers
More widely admired than any other Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII now seems synonymous with the 1960s. Leaner looking than its MKI forbear, the reduced girth of its A, B and C posts not only gave occupants a far airier glasshouse but also presented onlookers with a rather more elegant shape. Built as a monocoque, it featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a well-located 'live' rear axle and all round disc brakes. Available in 2.4 litre, 3.4 litre and 3.8 litre guises, the larger-engined variants soon became known as capable sports saloons. A reputation underscored by their racing siblings' numerous track victories against assorted Mini Cooper and Ford Galaxies etc opposition. Although, slower on paper, the 3.4 litre cars nonetheless boasted some 210bhp and 216lbft of torque whose output was more than sufficient to ensure a circa 120mph top speed and spirited acceleration especially when fitted with the desirable four-speed plus overdrive manual gearbox.
Finished in Opalescent Silver Blue with Dark Blue leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in 'fair / good overall' (paintwork, interior trim) or 'good / very good overall' (bodywork, engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment) condition. Understood to retain matching chassis and engine numbers, the Jaguar was treated to various restoration works in 2009-2010 following twenty years of single ownership. Entered from a private collection, 'BNM 400C' is offered for sale with sundry paperwork including a current, 'no advisories' MOT certificate valid until November 22nd 2018.
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