Highlights

• Rare green interior, impressively well presented
• Solid history file with authenticity certificate
• Only two previous owners from new
• Same keeper since 1991!

The Appeal

In a striking green over green colour combination, this 1966 2.4 litre manual variant with overdrive holds excellent potential to become a true stand out show piece. Whilst it is entirely usable in its current form it lends itself rather well to a general cosmetic refurbishment to really do the car justice.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 15/06/1966
• Supplied through H. H. Timberlake of Wigan
• Matching numbered vehicle
• Current keeper since 1991
• Just three owners from new with the first owner keeping the car until 1981 and the second until 1991 as we understand
• Accompanied by a Jaguar Daimler trust heritage certificate, highlighting the various specifications and build details of the car
• Presented with a solid collection of invoices for general servicing work and parts bought to maintain the car throughout its lifetime
• Both tax and MOT exempt due to the car’s age and historic status
• Despite exemption, the Jag holds a current MOT valid until May 2024
• V5 registration document also present with the vehicle

The Interior

• High quality interior space, impressively well preserved in good original form
• Finished from the factory in rare and desirable Suede Green
• Upholstery is in fine fettle and highlights very limited signs of wear and age
• Seating presents exceptionally well in both the front and rear of the cabin with just a light patina in areas
• Brilliant wood trim used throughout, exhibiting with a good high gloss shine
• Well upholstered door panels in matching pale green with quality wood trim and chrome embellishments
• Period Motorola radio head unit
• Wood finish dash panel is in great order and houses a neat collection of quality switchgear and Smiths gauges
• Plush green carpeting is of a great standard
• Well sized boot area with full size spare wheel and jack
• Green motif continues up to the top of the cabin with a quality headliner, presenting with just some light staining in places
• Pull down trays for rear seat passengers

The Exterior

• Beautiful exterior styling, an iconic symbol of Jaguar in the 1960s
• Finished from the factory in Opalescent Dark Green
• Paint is of a fair, presentable standard but is somewhat flat and showing a gentle patina in places
• Chrome trim is of a largely good standard with just a light pitting to some of the mouldings
• Glass work is of a good standard although there is some flawing to the rear windscreen seal
• Coombs style arches
• Spoke wire wheels at all four corners with chrome Jaguar knock of centre caps
• Full size spare wheel resides in a bespoke cut out in the boot of the car
• Exterior lighting and badging is in good clean order

The Mechanics

• 2.4 litre variant with a manual gearbox fitted from the factory
• Presented in good overall mechanical order
• Factory fitted with overdrive
• Engine and surrounding engine bay present well and have clearly been well cared for throughout their time
• There was a slight leak from one of the coolant hoses at the time of the photo shoot but this has since been rectified as we understand
• The 2.4 litre unit fires into life quickly via the use of the push button starter
• A good overall driving experience is provided from the car, with crisp gear changes, good brakes and solid power delivery
• MOT valid until May 2024 for added peace of mind
• Underside of the vehicle looks to be clean and solid on inspection

Summary