26th Feb, 2011 14:40
Stoneleigh Park
1962 Jaguar MK II 3.4 Litre
Sold for £25,875
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: 376 EYL
Chassis No: 161350DN
Mot Expiry: Feb 2012
Synonymous with the swinging '60s, the MKII has, at least until very recently, been Jaguar's most widely admired saloon. Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its MKI forebear, the newcomer was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. Comprising a monocoque bodyshell equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension, a well-located 'live' rear axle and disc brakes all round, it could be specified with a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's race-proven XK engine. The interior was quintessentially British with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, comprehensive instrumentation and an impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. The attention to detail and build quality of the MKII were remarkable for the asking price - these cars punched above their weight. A road test of a 3.4-litre model with automatic transmission conducted by Motor magazine in 1961 resulted in a 0-60 mph time of 11.9 seconds and a top speed of a whisker under 120 mph. The touring fuel consumption was 19.0 mpg. Production of the MKII ran from 1959 to 1967, at which point the 3.8-litre engine option was dropped and the remaining models renamed 240 and 340 respectively. A total of 91,210 MKIIs, 240s and 340s and are thought to have been produced, some 31,454 of which were equipped with the 3.4-litre engine.
The MKII being offered is a right-hand drive 3.4-litre manual overdrive example made in October 1962. It is finished in Sherwood Green complemented by a Suede Green leather interior. This handsome-looking Jaguar has been the subject of an extensive restoration, with the coachwork, interior and running gear completed in 1996 and the engine in 2009. Benefiting from the fitment of a new clutch, flywheel and uprated rear crankshaft seal, '376 EYL' comes with a large history file, original toolkit, service and handbooks. Riding on wire wheels, this nicely presented MKII is taxed and MOT'd until early 2012.
Auction: Stoneleigh Park, 26th Feb, 2011
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