Lot details Registration No: 453 WPB Chassis No: 157366D\N Mot Expiry: June 2007
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 (outputs 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 red with green leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "very good" (interior trim, bodywork, paintwork, wheels / tyres) or "excellent" (3442cc engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, chassis) condition. A UK market, right-hand drive car, it was reportedly "fully restored and rebuilt by Vicarage in 1986 / 1987 with detailed supporting invoices". Further said to have been "repainted from bare metal and re-chromed", 'WPB 453' apparently benefits from power steering, chrome wire wheels, manual sunroof and a stainless steel exhaust. Subtly uprated with Coopercraft twin-pot front brakes, four inertia reel seatbelts and intruder alarm / immobiliser system, this well presented MKII is offered for sale with MOT certificate and historic class (free) road tax until May 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until June 2007.
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