Tom Lenthall-sourced 4.2-litre Supercharged Jaguar AJ V8 engine producing 400 bhp
Six-speed manual transmission
Limited-slip differential and Coopercraft brakes
Comprehensively restored by Charles Russell Classic Cars LLP in collaboration with Lloyd Specialist Developments
Original interior: correct seats, Smiths instruments, and Webasto sunroof retained
The Appeal
This is the sort of 'restomod' we can really get behind. The Jaguar Mk2 was revered for its performance in its day, but this 1962 example has received myriad 21st-century enhancements, while retaining the period-correct look and feel of an unmodified example.
Conceived and built by Charles Russell Classic Cars LLP in 2015, this car's specialist conversion includes fitting a 4.2-litre Supercharged Jaguar AJ V8 engine producing 400 bhp. A modern six-speed manual transmission provides an engaging driving experience compared to the automatic boxes often found in such conversions.
Finished in Old English White with an Oxblood leather interior, this MK2 presents a balance of originality and enhancement. Unlike some conversions that completely modernise the interior, this example retains its original interior, Smiths instruments and Webasto sunroof, thus preserving the classic character while delivering strong performance.
Finished in Old English White with an Oxblood leather interior
Original Webasto sunroof retained
Chassis was completely shot blasted to bare metal and appropriately primed
Front end engineered to accommodate the larger engine and improved suspension
Original interior and Smiths instruments preserved
Competition wire wheels fitted
Presents in very good order while remaining usable
Subtle modifications maintain the classic MK2 appearance
The vendor says:
"Whilst not Concours, it presents beautifully - but is not so perfect that it cannot be used and enjoyed. The chassis was completely shot blasted to bare metal and appropriately primed, with the front end engineered to take the bigger engine and improved suspension."
4.2-litre 400 bhp Supercharged Jaguar AJ V8 engine from Tom Lenthall
Six-speed manual transmission
Limited-slip differential
Coopercraft brakes
Front end re-engineered to accommodate the larger engine
Improved suspension system
The vendor states the car is extremely well-mannered despite its performance
Easily capable of keeping pace with modern performance cars
The vendor says:
"Save for a few subtle cues, it looks like a standard MK2. It is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, however, and able to keep up with the quickest cars on the road. Lethal at a classic track day, it is extremely well-mannered and could also be a daily driver. It recently completed a tour of Ireland in the company of a brace of performance and supercars and commanded much admiration and respect. My son and I have enjoyed showing and demonstrating this car over the years. It presents beautifully, but is not so perfect that it cannot be used and enjoyed."
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