Highlights

Manual gearbox with Overdrive
Tidy example of a last edition MK II
Recent engine work

The Appeal

With a wide range of clientele, ranging from nobility to petty spivs, the MK II has survived the well-documented ownership profiles of its past, and the majority of remaining examples live far more sedate lives. Yet that reputation for performance and posed road-holding continues to appeal to those looking for a stylish and unmistakable icon, that still manages to look and sound sensational. Also admired for its space and comfort, the Jaguar was available in a range of different engines, with the free-revving 2.4-litre straight-six being the entry-level option. However, coupled with a manual gearbox with overdrive, E-type induction and exhaust arrangements, the car was no slouch.

This solid and neatly presented late 1968 example of the 240, benefits from the increased state of tune over the original 2.4, which along with its recent new cylinder head, exhaust valves and head skim, coupled up with a stainless steel exhaust could surprise a few seasoned MK II devotees. Believed to have seen restoration work in the 2000s, it comes with a healthy batch of maintenance and restoration invoices and also comes with the bonus of an MOT to November 2023.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in October 1968
Later ‘run-out’ production model
A batch of repair and restoration invoices from the 2000s
£1000 worth of brake and engine work carried out over the last 5 years
Top half engine rebuild around 2,500 miles ago
Repainted in white, originally green
A batch of previous MOTs
Previously used as a daily driver
V5c present
Tax and MOT exempt
MOT to November 2023 despite an exemption
Old tax discs
Original jack included
Believed to have been previously used as a wedding car
MOT records indicate very little mileage amassed in recent years
Former Jaguar Enthusiast club car

The Interior

The Interior appears to have been well cared for
Red Ambla seats are generally intact but both front seat benches show repairs
The rear seats are in good shape
Carpets are clean with minor signs of age
Burled walnut dashboard show minor lacquer wear, otherwise presents well
The centre console is intact, with minor wear around the gear lever
Dials are all legible, with light signs of age noted on some of the bezels and switchgear
The steering wheel could clean up well with some elbow grease
Its door cards are intact
The soft-touch fabric headlining is in excellent shape
Rear inertia seatbelts fitted

The Exterior

The underside is generally solid but would benefit attention to the driver's footwell
Passenger door wells show signs of age
Inner wings, boot floor and chassis rails appear to be intact,
The exterior is generally neatly presented, with signs of minor bubbling noted on some of the lower panels, mostly on the lower arches lips and rear sections of the lower wings
Panel fit and door shut lines are acceptable
Doors open and close with ease, all show good rubber seals
Old English white paint has good coverage and a decent lustre, the bonnet is finished in a slightly lighter hue
Mild paint blistering around door handles and lower nose of the car
Very little in terms of scuffs or paint chips, with no observations of dents on the panels
Window and rear light/fittings chrome has mild tarnishing, slimline bumpers and nose items in good shape
Front fog lamps and rear-view door mirrors fitted
All lenses and lights are in good shape
Glass commensurate with the age of the car with decent seals
Distinctive white wall tyres show signs of age but are fitted with a set of decent wire wheels

The Mechanics

2483cc straight-six engine with twin HS6 SU carburettors
The engine pulls very well and feels sprightly according to the owner
Good oil pressure
Desirable 4-speed manual with functional Overdrive
Positive engine presentation with decent ancillaries
Has seen engine work including:
- New cylinder head, exhaust valves and head skim about 2,500 miles ago
- New Alternator
- Stainless steel exhaust
Copper brake pipes
Said to brake well
Owners suggest that its handling is reassuringly taut

Summary

With a loyal following and a provision of a well-stocked supply of parts, the reputation of the MK II as a practical, comfortable and beautifully engineered classic has never been in question. This later 240 model also benefits from an extra little urge, thanks to a manual gearbox, its recent engine work and evidence of maintenance over the years. An original interior, mated up to a good overall presentation with the classic wire wheels is a perfect gateway into one of the most appealing 4-door cars ever built.

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