Highlights
- Recent full engine rebuild and new clutch
- Fuel tank, brakes and suspension also replaced
- Older restoration that remains in very good condition
- Factory correct colours and matching numbers car
- Smart interior with fully restored woodwork
- Just five owners from new and huge history file
The Appeal
The Mk2 3.8 MOD was the original super saloon, a four door sports car that was as at home transporting dentists, doctors and drug dealers.
This lovely example sports its factory correct colour scheme and comes to us fresh from a recent engine rebuild, including clutch. Restored in the 1990s and - judging by the way that has held up - clearly cared for since, it benefits from a recent woodwork reconditioning to ‘as new’ condition.
For enthusiasts of these beautiful saloons, this is a well-cared for example in the right specification and a desirable colour scheme.
History and Paperwork
- Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate confirms despatch date of 8th September 1965
- This Certificate also verifies that this is a matching numbers car retaining its factory colour combination
- VIN records also confirm this car was built in late 1965 as a manual overdrive model
- First registered with the DVLA on 25th October 1966
- Original RHD car
- Huge history file carefully kept in a bulging lever arch file as shown in photographs
- We are told the car was restored 20 years ago and has clearly held up well
- MOT expired on 29th November 2020 with no advisories and few miles covered since
- Significant mechanical work recently undertaken, detailed below
- Woodwork recently reconditioned to ‘as new’ trim
- Fuel tank, brakes and suspension recently replaced
Mechanical work undertaken within last 18 months
- Full engine rebuild covering top and bottom ends
- Bottom end rebuild including crankshaft reground, new piston rings and bearings
- Top end rebuild including shimmed head, inlet and exhaust valves shimmed and replaced
- Clutch replaced including pressure plate and release bearing
The Condition
- Older restoration in factory correct Old English White, which has held up very well
- Good bodywork with clean, straight panel fit particularly across the doors
- Excellent paint finish reflects the quality of the older refurbishment
- The bodywork is very well kept, just some small bubbles to base of doors to note
- Underside in good order although may benefit from wire brush and waxoil regime
- This would help maintain the quality of this car
- New tyres recently fitted to chrome wire wheels which are in good condition
- Good chromework with no visible deterioration or pitting
- Lights present well with clear lenses and no visible cracks
- Glasswork in similar condition with no noticeable misting or delamination
- Beautiful interior with gentle patina to dark red leather seats
- Recently refurbished burr walnut veneers in ‘as new’ condition across interior
- Carpets well kept with no visible damage or fraying
- Switchgear, dials, door cards and console trim in good order with no issues to report
- Fitted with a period correct Motorola radio
The Mechanics
- 3,781cc Jaguar XK straight six engine with twin SU carburettors
- 4spd fully synchromesh gearbox with desirable overdrive
- Fuel tank, suspension and brakes recently replaced
- Full top and bottom end engine rebuild 18 months ago
- Clutch also replaced at the same time including pressure plate and release bearing
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