Lot details Registration No: EBG499D Chassis No: 170973D/N Mot Expiry: July 2006
More widely admired than any other Jaguar 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 golden sand with red leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (chassis, paintwork, electrical equipment, wheels / tyres), "very good" (engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox) or "very original" (interior trim) condition. Though, its bodywork is stated to "require some TLC". Reportedly "a very original unmolested car" with "matching numbers", it has been in the current ownership since 1988. Said to have had "extensive restoration to both engine and overdrive unit", it sports a "stainless steel exhaust". Believed but not warranted to have covered 63,000 miles from new (a figure partially validated by "19 old MOTs back to 1980"), it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until July 2006 and historic class (free) road tax until March 2007.
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