1961 Jaguar Mk. II 2.4
Manual overdrive example with just three owners from new

Registration No: 176 UXH
Chassis No: 110126DN
MOT: Exempt

• Just two previous owners, the first from 1961 until 1981, and the second from 1981 until 2022
• Modest mileage of 113,000 miles from new
• Desirable manual gearbox with overdrive example
• Used on several long-distance trips by the vendor and described by the vendor as totally reliable during his ownership

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. Synonymous with the swinging ’60s and the hit television series Inspector Morse, the Jaguar Mk. II has been used as a vehicle to transport everyone from dignitaries and politicians to bank robbers and the criminal select. When released, traditional Jaguar buyers had no need to feel alienated by the new offering from Coventry as the interior was up to their usual standards with leather and walnut being the order of the day. With 112bhp available, the 2.4 was not overly burdened with pace so, importantly, coupled with a manual gearbox it would be the more frugal of the range.

We are pleased to offer this most tasteful of Mk. IIs, a desirable manual overdrive model, which has had just three owners across its life. The first owner kept it until 1981, and the second enjoyed it for a full 40 years up to 2022, and until 2022 the Jaguar always resided around Huddersfield. Having survived in such a well-preserved state, one might imagine the third owner bought it simply to mothball and admire, but in fact he has done it the full justice of continuing to drive it over long distances while maintaining it to a high standard.

In 2022 the Mk. II received a general service and engine tune-up and had the carburettors balanced, while earlier this year the rear brakes were stripped and overhauled and another service was completed by a classic-car specialist, the Shakespeare Garage. Consequently, the vendor has had great pleasure using the Jaguar for a spot of domestic grand-touring, which has included two trips to Wales, one to Cornwall and a recent 200-mile jaunt to Rutland Water from his home in the Peak District. A pleasingly correct car which ran well for the photoshoot and boasts a splendidly original interior, it is sold with the current and former V5Cs, assorted invoices and MOTs dating back to 1981 and 88,800 miles, supporting the 113,000 miles from new.

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