The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 12th May 2024

1961 Jaguar MKII
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Registration - ESL 243
Chassis No - 82410869
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC

This glorious Carmen Red example of Jaguar’s curvaceous MkII saloon has benefitted from an extended break from these shores. Originally a UK-registered, left-hand drive automatic, ‘ESJ 243’ was exported to the United States, and has enjoyed the sunnier climes there, returning rust free. Having been in the same ownership for the past eight years, this MkII has been through the workshop to convert it both to right-hand drive, and to change the automatic transmission for a manual four-speed gearbox with overdrive. Fitted with the more powerful 3. 8-litre straight six Jaguar engine, this MkII comes with burgundy leather interior, and has had only four previous keepers, bringing up only 6, 450 miles indicated on the odometer.

One of the most important models in Jaguar’s history, the curvaceous MkII saloon was the model of choice for everyone in the 60s, from police to criminals, and royalty to film stars. Famed as much for its performance and handling as its svelte styling, the MkII was an one of many examples of Jaguar-founder William Lyons’ eye for detail. Offered with a 2. 4-litre, 3. 4-litre, or 3. 8-litre straight six engine, the MkII was built between 1959 and 1967.

In summary:

· UK-specification but originally LHD and automatic, now converted to RHD and manual

· Featuring the sought-after 3. 4-litre Jaguar XK straight six engine

This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 12th May 2024.

Viewing sessions will take place from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 11th May and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 12th May, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 12th May, and you are very welcome to join us there.

Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission ? please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.

The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.

Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.

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