Description
JAGUAR MK2 1961 O/ D Registration 6KYD
This car is not quite what it seems. It has been extensively restored and mechanically upgraded whilst retaining its “as found” appearance and patina.
Bodywork / Chassis:
Replacement sill, front and rear jacking points, crows feet, front cross member, rear half of front wheel arches, rear valance. Body work now free of structural rust. Underside and cabin fully de rusted and painted in POR15 then gloss top coat. No under seal and no filler anywhere on the car. Bodywork is sound but scruffy. door bottoms are good but outer skins would benefit from minor work. Some chrome is good whilst some might require attention.
Engine / Transmission
The car is fitted with a 4. 2 XJ6 Series 3 engine and 5 speed Getrad manual gear box. Engine looks good and fitted with original smooth cam covers. Polished 2inch SU HD8 carbs. Specialist prop shaft made for the conversion. Conversion included new clutch, master and slave cylinders and copper-nickel pipe work.
Brakes:
420 uprights with supremely effective 420 3 pot Girling callipers, Front callipers fully rebuilt with stainless steel pistons and new seals. Rear callipers are XJ6 series 3 reconditioned units. Mintex disc and quality brake pads all round. Jaguar X350 master cylinder and servo fitted to bulkhead. (battery relocated to boot allowing dual circuit safety and progressive power assistance. Copper/ nickel alloy brake pipes. Brakes on this car are exceptional.
Wheels / tyres:
Steel bolt on wheels and hubs. Classic radial tyres.
Cooling:
Up-rated re-cored radiator, high performance 16” electric fan, high capacity expansion tank.
Rear Axle:
Original 3. 8 power-look diff fitted with Timken wheel bearings.
Suspension:
New toy bushes and new Timken wheel bearings fitted when all suspension components stripped down, de rusted and painted. The fitted 420 suspension uprights are part of the brakes upgrade and have stronger stub axles than the originals. Thicker 420 anti-roll bar with new drop links and bushes fitted at this time as were rear spring pads and eye bushes. Classic Koni shocks all round.
Steering:
Uprated pin and bush steering brushes (Amsteer) track rod ends inner and outer (Amsteer.) New upper and lower ball joints. Fully reconditioned steering column with new universal joints, bushes and flexible joint.
The steering tracks straight and no play at the wheel. However the car is quite heavy at parking speeds.
Fuel System:
Fuel tank de rusted, repaired, re painted and sealed internally. Copper-nickel fuel pipes and new hoses, facet low pressure fuel pump and filter. engine fitted with rebuilt SU HD8 carbs and straight port manifold from a Series 1 XJ6, after market pancake filters.
Electrics:
The car was completely rewired with custom made negative earth wiring loom. All functions are separately fused or fitted with relays. Electronic ignition, hi-torque starter motor, speedo has been replaced with a satellite signal speedometer.
Interior:
Wood and leather are largely original and somewhat scruffy. Good headlining.
Original registration number 6KYD is now non transferable.
Original buff log book. We have a huge amount of history with this car including details of all works carried out on rebuild.
This Jaguar MK2 is a solid car! No hidden structural horrors! Its fun, fast and attracts much attention!Stand Out from the crowd in this unusual resto-rod!
When on show amongst the shiny concourse cars this car always draws the crowds.
Fast and fun and won't disappoint.
