1960 Jaguar Mk. II 3.4 Saloon
Single family ownership from new!

Registration No: 380 HYB
Chassis No: 151126BW
MOT: Exempt

• Retained in single-family ownership from new!
• Pleasingly still presented in its original colour combination of Mist Grey with Red leather, and with original registration number
• Offered with a large history file including the buff logbook, Heritage Certificate, original stamped service book, and much more
• Believed to have covered just 87,000 miles from new
• Notably original and unmolested

For many the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the Mk. II 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 Mk. II 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. 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.

The popularity of Mk. IIs has understandably seen many of them personalised and modified, or restored and restored again, so it is refreshing to find one which remains original to such a great degree – especially such an early example as this is. Extraordinarily, it has been in single-family ownership since the day it left the dealership. The Heritage Certificate confirms that Mist Grey with a Red interior is its original colour scheme, and with the 87,000 miles on the odometer believed to be the full mileage from new, it is not surprising that it has survived in such outstanding condition.

Pleasingly retaining its original registration number from May, 1960, the Jaguar has never been fully restored but has been subject to sympathetic maintenance across its life, with a bare-metal respray performed some years ago. In 2022, the front suspension was removed to enable the replacement of the front crank seal and sump gaskets, and at the same time the car was serviced and fitted with a new water pump. Earlier invoices provide evidence of a brake overhaul, general servicing and other minor works.

The engine, transmission, electrics, bodywork and paint are described by the vendor as “very good” and the interior as “good,” and the car is accompanied by a tremendous history file. It includes all the original Jaguar-supplied documents such as the handbook, service book and warranty, as well as the buff logbook and later V5/V5C documents. Impressively, there are also thirty MOT certificates dating back to 1980 which support the mileage being original. An excellent car for the discerning collector, this has to be one of the best Mk. IIs we have seen from the perspective of originality, and we can easily envisage it picking up preservation awards at Jaguar Drivers’ or Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club concours events.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452