Highlights
- Upgraded to desirable 3.4L straight six with MOD
- Engine rebuild during fitting with only 6,000 miles covered
- Older restoration to high standard in Regency Red with grey leather
- Very well kept car across interior and exterior
- Recent new clutch, battery, service and brake pipes and hoses
- Power steering was fitted in 2024
The Appeal
Racing drivers gravitated to the 3.8, but for real world motoring, ‘60s bank robbers favoured the sweeter-revving 3.4 Mk2. Those getaway drivers would appreciate this car - it began life as a 2.4 but now has that bigger XK motor, allied to the ‘MOD’ manual overdrive box.
The conversion was completed in 1991 using a reconditioned engine. With only 6,000 miles covered since, it is barely run in. The Regency Red paintwork and grey leather cabin are equally well kept, mixing with the extensive veneers to great effect. A set of Coombes arches to the rear add a dose of extra style.
The vendor acquired the car 12 months ago and has invested like a true enthusiast. The work has included a new clutch, new battery, brake pipes and hoses and a fresh service. All good news for the buyer who gets a sweet-running car in the right spec that is ready to enjoy as the weather improves.
The vendor says:
“The car is in good running condition. I believe the car is ready to be enjoyed and there are no known faults
“It is a lovely looking car which gets plenty of compliments. The limited amount of driving I’ve done has been a pleasure!! A comfortable car with plenty of power.”
The History & Paperwork
- First registered 1st May 1963
- Nine registered keepers
- Factory built as a Jaguar Mk 2 2.4 manual overdrive
- We understand that the Regency Red paintwork is factory correct
- UK specified and supplied car
- Fully restored in 1991 including re-conditioned 3.4 engine and running gear
- Engine number KH9479-8 was fitted at this stage
- Also fitted with Coombes style arches during this work
- A little over 5,000 miles has been covered since then
- Between 1999-2001 interior was fully retrimmed and exterior chrome replaced
- This included bumpers, rear lights, grille, plinth and new chrome wire wheels
- Dry stored and hardly used since retrim and rechroming work
- The last change of keeper was noted in 1999
- Vendor acquired the car from auction in February 2024
- Substantial and well-organised binder of history going back decades
- Comprises various iterations of logbook including the original buff version
- Carefully detailed invoices from the earlier interior restoration are on hand
- Many earlier MOTs in hard copy are present
- Invoices for work undertaken and parts sourced
- Classified as an Historic Vehicle in the UK
- Two full sets of keys
- Recent work includes a full service, new clutch, brake hoses and pipes and new battery
The Condition
- The Regal Red paintwork presents very well indeed
- Older restoration that remains in good order due to storage and sparing use
- No obvious dents, dings or scuffs were noted or reported by seller
- The panels gaps look tight and symmetrical with flush lines across doors
- Panel edges including door bottoms, arches and sills all in good order
- We understand that the underside is in good order with no issues reported
- Refreshed chromework retains a lustrous shine throughout
- Cabin glass and light lenses all appear to be in fine fettle throughout
- The bright chromed wire wheels in good order with Jaguar inscribed central spinners
- Fitted with matching Vredestein Sprint ST70 tyres with decent remaining tread
- Converted to rear Coombes spats in 1991
- Retrimmed Dove Grey leather interior in very good order with only light patina
- Extensive walnut veneer in very good order with only light age to note
- Interior chrome fittings in good order with no damage reported
- The generous front seats are centred with supportive vertical box pleats
- The rear bench is identically trimmed and is centred with a fold down armrest
- Door cards in good order with straight, flush finish
- The deep grey carpets are leather edge for longevity
- Factory correct two spoke Jaguar steering wheel with chrome horn ring
- Period correct radio fitted but not tested
- The generous boot is protected by a fitted rubber mat
- The underfloor area is home to spare wheel and accompanying tools
- Full Dinitrol rustproofing was reportedly undertaken in 2016
The Mechanics
- Fitted with a recommissioned 3.4L XK engine and drivetrain in 1991
- 4spd manual Moss gearbox with desirable optional overdrive factory fitted
- It is reported that the Jaguar has done under 6,000 miles since the engine upgrade
- Power steering was fitted in 2024
- We are told that the car starts, drives, and stops as it should do with no known issue
- Well kept engine bay as shown
- We are told that the car is fitted with a Kenlowe fan
- Fitted with a stainless-steel exhaust
- Recent new clutch
- Recently serviced since February 2024
- New brake pipes and hoses also fitted in same timescale
- New battery fitted 2024
- Fitted with a new manual choke
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