Lot details Registration No: 6266 PE Chassis No: 209257BW Mot Expiry: May 2013
Synonymous with the swinging `60s and the hit TV Series Inspector Morse, the MKII was undoubtedly the most admired Saloon to emanate from Jaguar's hallowed Browns Lane factory. Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its MKI forebear, the immortal Jaguar MKII was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. Its monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension and a well-located live rear axle, 12-inch disc brakes all round and recirculating ball steering. The model could be specified with a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's race-proved, DOHC inline, six-cylinder XK engine. The interior was quintessentially British, with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, extensive instrumentation and impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. The attention to detail and build quality of the MKII were remarkable for the price being asked (just £1,779 0s 10d including taxes even for the 3.8) - these cars punched above their weight. Equipped with the 220bhp 3.8-litre engine, the Jaguar was capable of sprinting to 60mph in as little as 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph - small wonder that it was the first choice of both bank robbers and the police of the period! It was also extremely popular with the public, outselling its smaller-engined siblings, with 30,141 being produced between 1959 and 1967.
This right-hand drive MKII 3.8 is understood to have had just two previous keepers and teams Carmen Red bodywork with Magnolia-coloured leather upholstery. The vendor describes the bodywork and paintwork as "fair" and the straight-six engine and automatic transmission as "good", and is selling `6266 PE' complete with the original green logbook, over £13,000 worth of receipts for replacement parts and work carried out, a selection of old MOT certificates and one valid for the coming 12 months.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until May 2013.
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