*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 2001 ***

Highlights

Rare final Mk2-based car with appealing specification
Attractive ‘red on red’ colour scheme with Coombs arches and Webasto roof
MOD factory car upgraded to 3.8L XK engine
Engine rebuild in 2018 with very few miles since completion
Recently recommissioned after storage following engine work
Current voluntary MOT valid to May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The brilliance and beauty of Jaguar’s Mk2 meant it continued in production, even after the all-new XJ6 arrived. By that point it had lost the Mk2 badge in favour of 340 and 240, with these cars easily identified by their slimmer bumpers.

This 1968 car is one of only 2,265 RHD factory 340s, built in 1968 towards the end of production. It retains its desirable ‘manual overdrive’ MOD gearbox, but it is now mated to a larger 3.8L XK mill. The ‘red on red’ colour scheme was applied as part of a late 80s restoration and it now fitted with slim Coombs rear arches.

The vendor acquired the car in 2017 and shortly after commissioned a full engine rebuild costing close to £9,000. The car was then put into storage for several years and has covered less than 2,000 miles since. Although there are a few points to note regarding the paintwork and bodywork, the car carries a useful voluntary MOT with no advisories, which confirms the structure’s condition.

The Mk2 is a great touring car and with its bigger engine, fully synchromesh gearbox, gorgeous interior and vast Webasto roof, this one looks tailor-made for driving.

Key Information

Mileage: 28,653 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 11th May 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 3.8L XK straight six, four-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: V5C, engine rebuild invoices dated 2018

The Details

Older restoration and repaint in red with paintwork remaining in fair condition
Some age to note to bodywork and paintwork in photos
Fitted with slim rear Coombs arches
Chromework appears bright and complete with light age to note
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Painted wire wheels with matching spare in good general condition
Fitted with Pirelli tyres
Red interior with matching seats and carpets in good condition
Interior fittings including headlining, door cards and veneers show light age
Fitted with Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and classic radio
Tool kit with spare wheel as shown
Fitted with period folding Webasto vinyl sunroof in good working order
Engine rebuilt around 2,000 miles ago in 2018 as shown in photos

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