Highlights

Race conversion carried out by Nick Smith of Swallow Engineering
Proven competition history including the Historic Touring Car Championship
Supported by FIA HTP papers
In current ownership for approximately 19 years
Spares package included
Road legal and voluntary MOT-tested to October 2026

The Appeal

The Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 with a four-speed manual overdrive gearbox is widely regarded as the most desirable specification of one of Britain's finest sporting saloons. In race-prepared form, it is a formidable competitor and a thrilling machine to experience on track.

Nick Smith of Swallow Engineering in Essex converted this example for competition, and it went on to compete in the Historic Touring Car Championship during the 1990s. The current owner acquired the car in April 2007 and continued its racing career in the CSCC Swinging Sixties Series. Presented with honest racing patina and accompanied by FIA HTP papers and some spare parts, this is a compelling proposition for anyone looking to step into historic touring car racing, hill climbs, sprints, road rallies or track days.

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Key Information

Mileage: 14,721 miles indicated (the speedometer is inoperable)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: voluntary MOT valid until 20th October 2026
Technical specs: 3,800cc straight-six, four-speed manual
Paperwork: FIA HTP papers; invoices for engine rebuild parts held by the owner

The Detail

Race engine rebuilt in 2011 at Motorvation, Sarratt; invoices for engine parts held by the owner
Limited use since engine rebuild, on track days only
The vendor states the car is in good mechanical condition and pulls strongly through the rev range
Stored in a heated garage
Exterior presents with racing patina, including race entry stickers
Bonnet mounted on pins for quick access
Interior partially stripped with aluminium door cards fitted
Two racing seats fitted; rear seat deleted
Racing tachometer fitted with adjustable rev limiter
Period-style wire wheels
Underside reported to be in good condition, supported by photos accompanying the FIA HTP papers

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