Highlights

Older professional restoration sparingly used
Same keeper for 32 years and always garaged
Desirable black over tan colour scheme
Ideal touring car with 3.8litre engine, auto box and power steering
Genuine factory 3.8

The Appeal

The joy of the Mk2 is that the criminals were just as likely to turn up at court in one as the barristers. Although the later S-Type got the E-Type rear axle, both cars had the power plus the space for ‘colleagues’ that made them perfect for legal and more nefarious errands.

Those qualities make a good Mk2 perfect as a touring car. This lovely ‘62 Mk2 would do that job very well because it has the big 3.8 XK motor, relaxing auto box and manouvrable power steering.

Finished in fetching black over a tan leather cabin, it was professionally restored - and converted to RHD - soon after arriving from a dry American state over 30 years ago. The work has held up very well indeed, helped by sparing use and a single long term keeper.

This is a lovely, characterful Mk2 that has the right specification to enable the buyer to really enjoy these stylish, relaxing cars.

History and Paperwork

Chassis records show this car was built in late 1961 as a 3.8litre LHD car
It is recorded as first registered in 1962
Originally sold new as a LHD 3.8litre car to the USA
First UK registered on 24th May 1990
Imported from America as a rust-free car
Does not have the ‘BW’ gearbox suffix so may not originally have been automatic
According to the seller the current keeper purchased it on 6th January 1992
Always garaged during current keeper’s tenure
History file includes all MOTs up until 2018
Bare metal respray in 1992 with highlights summarised below
Restoration invoice from 1992
Invoice from 2016 for further mechanical work by specialist
Vendor reports that the engine has never been overhauled
He also advises that the car has never been welded
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt as Historic Vehicle
Last MOT expired May 2018 with no advisories and 87,207 miles showing
No advisories on any MOTs back to 2006
Sparing use since 2006 with 87,089 miles showing that year
Now showing 87,545 miles

1992 restoration summary:

Converted to RHD
New carpets
Headlining replaced
Seats repainted
Various interior trim items replaced
Wood relacquered
Rubber seals replaced
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Power steering kit fitted
Radial tyres fitted all round
New chrome wire wheels

The Condition

Refinished in black in 1992 following bare metal respray
Sparing use since means the car remains in very good overall condition
Bodywork similarly well kept with good panel fit, particularly to doors
Sills and arches are well kept as are the door bottoms
Chromework in good order with bright finish and straight front and rear bumpers
Underside presents very well with clean, well kept undersealing throughout
Vendor states that the car has never been welded
Chrome wire wheels with radial vintage-type tyres fitting of indeterminate age
Tan leather interior refreshed during restoration and barely used since
Unmodified cabin which includes factory two-spoke wheel and period radio
Vendor advises that there is a small crack on the steering wheel horn push
Cabin veneers are in good order with no notable deterioration
Tidy boot area including factory vinyl boot trim

The Mechanics

3.8litre XK engine with twin carburettors
3spd automatic gearbox possibly a later fitting
Regularly serviced during its life according to seller
Tidy engine bay with clean fittings and evidence of maintenance
Vendor states that the engine has never been overhauled
There are invoices for some mechanical work shown in photographs
Attractively upgraded with stainless steel exhaust and power steering
Professionally converted to right hand drive
No reported running or driving issues
The vendor states that it is as good as the day it was restored 32 years ago

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