Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration completed, including back-to-metal respray and engine rebuild between 2013-16
- Less than 10,000 miles since restoration
- Upgraded to 3.4 MOD specification in 1987
- Rear axle changed for the correct ratio to suit the above
- Regularly serviced by classic car specialists with detailed invoices available
- Upgraded with electronic ignition and alternator for improved reliability
- Signal Red exterior with Cream leather interior
- Recently expired MOT but the car is MOT & Tax exempt
The Appeal
Beloved of cops and robbers alike, the Jaguar Mk2 was one of the earliest high-performance saloons. Powered by Jaguar's brilliant DOHC straight-six 'XK' engine, it was properly quick by 1960s standards and moreover, it offered the epitome of comfort and style at a remarkably competitive price point.
This 1967 example has benefitted from an extensive restoration, which included a bare metal respray, engine rebuild, and numerous sensible upgrades. The car's Signal Red exterior paired with a Cream leather interior makes it a head-turner, while the upgraded electronic ignition and alternator ensure significantly improved reliability.
This 1967 example has benefitted from an extensive restoration, which included a bare metal respray, engine rebuild, and numerous sensible upgrades. The car's Signal Red exterior paired with a Cream leather interior makes it a head-turner, while the upgraded electronic ignition and alternator ensure significantly improved reliability.
Since, then, it has enjoyed regular servicing with classic car specialists and there's a comprehensive history file detailing all of the work carried out. The car has covered less than 10,000 miles since its restoration.
For those seeking a Mk2 to use and enjoy, this example is without any doubt worthy of your consideration.
For those seeking a Mk2 to use and enjoy, this example is without any doubt worthy of your consideration.
History and Paperwork
- Acquired by the vendor in 2013 as a "barely running" stalled restoration
- It spent 3 years undergoing restoration, first with Jaguar City then with Xtreme Jaguar Restorations LTD
- The car started life as a 2.4 and in 1987, a 3.4 engine was fitted with manual / overdrive gearbox - the vendor believes it was about the same time that the wire wheels were fitted
- 9 former registered keepers according to DVLA records
- Voluntarily MOT tested (recently expired)
- Comprehensive restoration completed between 2013-2016
- Regularly serviced by Westcott Garage, a well-regarded classic car specialist
- Detailed invoices available for all work carried out
- Last MOT advisories (August 2023) have reportedly been rectified
- Less than 700 miles covered since the last service and MOT
The Condition
- Original Mk 2 type bumpers
- Chromed wire wheels fitted
- Restoration work included a bare metal respray, new jacking points and interior retrim with new headlining, carpets, re-veneered woodwork
- Bodywork presents well with only some rust bubbles on the lower edge of the n/s doors and boot-lid edge
- Underside appears free from notable defects
- Paint on the underside of the bonnet has begun to flake
- Chrome strip around the rear screen needs re-fitting on the o/s
- Slight pitting to the brightwork
- Limited use since the restoration means the interior has little in the way of wear
- Cream leather upholstery in very good condition with light patina to the front seats
- Carpet, headlining, and woodwork are in smart order with minimal signs of use
- Some areas of trim would benefit from tidying, such as around the bonnet release toggle - but there's certainly nothing especially noteworthy to report
The Mechanics
- 3.4-litre DOHC XK straight-six
- Four-speed manual plus overdrive
- Upgraded with electronic ignition and alternator (negative earth)
- New fuel pump fitted
- Engine rebuild included crank regrind and new shells during the restoration
- New brakes with uprated discs fitted
- New radiator installed
- Less than 10,000 miles since restoration
- The vendor reports that the Jaguar drives very well with no apparent mechanical issues
- All looks very original and clean under the bonnet
- We're informed that all MOT advisories have since been attended to
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