Highlights
- Only two owners from new
- Restored car with attractive black colouring on red interior
- Particularly desirable model with manual gearbox and overdrive
- Engine overhauled 3,000 miles ago
- Overhaul certificate
- Regularly used and always kept in the garage
The Attractions
Distinguished by a very simple name and exquisite styling, the Mk2 is probably one of the most important saloons ever built. With sculptural bodywork and an interior reminiscent of an exclusive gentleman's club, it also had performance to match its looks.
This was thanks to the XK engine honed at Le Mans, available in three displacements. While many lean towards the 3.8, enthusiasts respect the 3.4 for its similar power and smoother delivery. When mated to the manual gearbox with overdrive (MOD), it makes these cars as sporty as they are suitable for long-distance journeys.
With an elegant paint job in classic black and a contrasting red leather interior, this is a magnificent example of these beautiful cars. With only two owners from new, it was imported to Italy nine years ago. The engine was recently overhauled and comes with an overhaul certificate confirming its excellent condition.
History and Documentation
- Car from 1962 as verified by chassis number records
- Overhaul valid until May 2024
- 1 key
- Complete tool set included
- Italian number plates
- Bought from seller nine years ago, imported and registered in Italy
- Purchased by son of original owner
- Seller confirms that it has only had two owners from new
- British provenance included in historic documentation
- Always kept in garage
- Used every week by the seller
- The seller informs us that the car has never been involved in a serious accident or major damage
- ASI certification
- Documents in the seller's name
Condition
- Repainted a few years ago in black, the paint still looks very good
- Paintwork presents well with only minor chips and light scratches
- Bodywork well maintained with good panel alignment and no rust in the doors or underneath
- Interior reupholstered in Cartier Red before purchase by the seller
- Interior in excellent condition with leather upholstery and trim in good condition
- Wood trim presentable but with some visible deterioration on front door trim
- Chrome spoke wheels with matching spare wheel
- Chrome fittings in good, complete and shiny condition
- Jaguar three-spoke wood steering wheel is present
- Headlining is well-preserved and appears to be original
- Red carpeting in good condition throughout the cabin
- Picnic tables
- Original black vinyl boot liner in immaculate condition
Mechanics
- 3.4-litre Jaguar XK engine with twin carburettors
- Engine overhauled 3,000 miles ago with no problems to report
- Four-speed 'Moss' gearbox with optional deNormanville overdrive
- It has been reported to us that the windscreen washer tank is damaged
- The heating system was recently restored, but was disconnected by the owner
- This was dictated by the owner's health condition and can probably be easily reinstated
- Radiator recently serviced
- Driven regularly and always kept in garage
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