Highlights
- UK-supplied car, with 27 years spent in dry US states
- A solid and well-cared-for example with a recent mechanical spruce up
- Featured in a forthcoming Netflix TV show
The Appeal
Replacing the Jaguar MK1 in 1959 was never going to be easy, yet the MK2 was a genuine all-round improvement, not just in the styling department, but its improved visibility, uprated interior, as well as a wider track to improve handling. It gave the car a whole new dimension and set it up for Jaguars most iconic period of its illustrious history. Fitted with one of a series of trusted engines, the 3.4-litre version was often considered the best all-rounder and actually wasn’t far off the performance stakes compared to the 3.8-litre, unless you needed that extra oomph to escape the clutches of the police…
This 1965 UK spec car spent its first 20 or so years in the UK, then exported to the warmer climes of the US, where it remained for the next 27 years. It was imported back to the UK in 2021, where it was used on a Netflix TV show. Treated to an MOT, as well as a general mechanical spruce up to ensure it remained usable and reliable, the car also shows signs of being well looked after prior to its appearance on the screen. It has also recently been subject to a further light mechanical overhaul and service as well as an interior spruce-up. This solid example of a 3.4-litre manual with overdrive runs well and offers a pleasing presentation.
The History and Paperwork
- MOT to November 2023
- V5c present
- Jaguar Heritage Certificate
- Matching numbers
- UK spec car originally supplied to London-based Jaguar dealer Claude Rye in January 1965
- Believed to have been exported to Florida in 1984, sold to its last US owner in 2007 and remained with them until 2019
- Imported back to the UK by a Film production company in 2021
- Featured in a Netflix Psychological thriller, You
- Invoice for its mechanical dependability for its TV appearance
- Recent service and electronic ignition installation
- 2 keys
The Interior
- The cabin is well presented and trimmed in red leather with matching carpets
- Front seats show their age but have recently been subject to cosmetic improvements
- Fawn headlining will need attention
- Wooden dashboard in excellent condition
- Smiths instruments are said to function
- Retains much of its original interior specification
- Motalita steering wheel in good order
- Well-mounted door cards free of scuffs
- Boot free of damp
The Exterior
- Floorpan and inner wings look to be solid
- Jacking points, front cross member and suspension mounting look sound
- Door alignment appears to be cohesive
- Panel work is free of dents
- Minor corrosion coming through on nearside rear door bottom
- The boot floor and engine bay are in good shape
- Originally finished in cream, subjected to a bare-metal respray in the 2010s
- Silver paint coverage even throughout with a decent lustre
- Minor paint cracks were noted on top of the nearside front wing
- A handful of minor paint chips
- Decent rubber seals, with the rear bumper seal showing minor signs of age
- Glass and lights free of significant blemishes
- Chrome in good shape, with the odd sign of age
- Wire wheels in very presentable condition with decent spokes and splines
- Sunfull Tyres around five years old with signs of age, all display even tread
The Mechanics
- The 3.4-litre twin-cam straight-six has no unwanted rattles
- Starts easily, idles smoothly and is said to pull well
- No reported issues with oil pressure or engine temperature
- No significant knocks are said to come from it while in motion
- Brakes said to be good, but front items show age
- The owner informs us that its brakes operate without significant issues
- The exhaust appears to be in good shape with no excessive smoke, with just a slight blowing observed
- Believed to have seen an electrical overhaul in the States in 2018
- New clutch slave cylinder and master cylinders in 2021
- SU carburettors were rebuilt in 2021
- New auto choke solenoid and anti-roll bar drop links among recent maintenance
- Electronic ignition installed in 2023
- Recent Service and engine health check
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission w/ Overdrive said to operate well
Summary
The Jaguar MK2 represents the trusted values that Jaguar prided itself on, with a perfect balance of performance and luxury. Those two factors, along with a plentiful parts supply, thriving owners clubs and that unmistakable styling, also goes hand in hand with the car's slightly bad-boy image and motor sporting heritage to help keep that demand buoyant. This well-sorted car has plenty of evidence that it has been well looked after and has a solid foundation if you wanted to take the car up to the next stage.
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