Highlights
- Exceptional matching-numbers car in classic Old English White
- Comprehensive restoration with expenses nearing £100,000
- Restored by Quest Brothers of Cambridge
- Reconditioned engine, gearbox and fully 'nut and bolt' body renovation
- Interior retrimmed and refurbished in burgundy
- Voluntary MOT valid until November 2026
- Dried stored throughout restoration and beyond
- Great weekend drive or has obvious commercial potential
The Appeal
There are Mk2 Jaguars and then there is this one. Few remaining examples of Lyon's sculptural masterpiece can have received the level of investment and improvement poured on this, frankly, exceptional example. You can read the vendor's comments below - looking at the photos and this car's mammoth history file, they are no overstatement. If you want the best, you've found it.
Classically finished in Old English White with burgundy cabin, this 1961 Mk2 2.4 is one of the best we've seen in a long while. Only a casual glance at the photos tells you all you need to know - flush panel fit, particularly across the door, excellent structure and a very well preserved interior. As Mk2 enthusiasts know, a poorly presented cabin may seem like a trifle, but it can equal the cost of body repairs to rectify issues with veneers and trim. This car presents no such issues.
We are told that this matching-numbers car has been extensively restored, at a cost approaching £100,000. The work has included a reconditioned engine, gearbox, retrimmed cabin and a full restoration of the bodywork. The paintwork was applied in 2024 so presents virtually 'as new.' 'Nut and bolt' is a much-overused term: here it is clearly correct.
With its compelling colour scheme, this car has obvious commercial potential. But, perhaps, with a car this good, the buyer will want to preserve it for themselves. This is unquestionably one of the most beautifully finished examples of the MK2 on the market - well worth your consideration.
The vendor says:
"This 1961 Jaguar Mk2 has undergone an exceptional no-expense-spared restoration costing close to £100,000. It was carried out over several years by respected specialists Quest Brothers of Cambridge and results in a beautifully finished, mechanically sorted Mk2 that is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed."
Classically finished in Old English White with burgundy cabin, this 1961 Mk2 2.4 is one of the best we've seen in a long while. Only a casual glance at the photos tells you all you need to know - flush panel fit, particularly across the door, excellent structure and a very well preserved interior. As Mk2 enthusiasts know, a poorly presented cabin may seem like a trifle, but it can equal the cost of body repairs to rectify issues with veneers and trim. This car presents no such issues.
We are told that this matching-numbers car has been extensively restored, at a cost approaching £100,000. The work has included a reconditioned engine, gearbox, retrimmed cabin and a full restoration of the bodywork. The paintwork was applied in 2024 so presents virtually 'as new.' 'Nut and bolt' is a much-overused term: here it is clearly correct.
With its compelling colour scheme, this car has obvious commercial potential. But, perhaps, with a car this good, the buyer will want to preserve it for themselves. This is unquestionably one of the most beautifully finished examples of the MK2 on the market - well worth your consideration.
The vendor says:
"This 1961 Jaguar Mk2 has undergone an exceptional no-expense-spared restoration costing close to £100,000. It was carried out over several years by respected specialists Quest Brothers of Cambridge and results in a beautifully finished, mechanically sorted Mk2 that is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed."
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1961
- The DVLA records 7 former keepers
- Subject to extensive restoration work with nearly £100,000 spent
- The work was carried out by Quest Brothers of Cambridgeshire over several years
- Indicates circa 24,000 miles on a five-figure odometer
- MOT valid until November 2026
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Matching numbers car
Accompanied by:
- Large collection of invoices
- V5C
- Original log book
- Numerous magazines and articles
The Condition
- Classic Old English White paintwork applied in 2024 and in very good order
- Underwent a full nut and bolt restoration by specialist Quest Brothers
- Almost every aspect of the car has been renewed or overhauled we are told
- All work clearly has been to a high standard
- Dried stored throughout restoration and beyond
- Bodywork and paintwork in excellent order
- Brightwork contrasts nicely throughout
- Underside in excellent condition
- Classic burgundy interior with walnut trim
- Interior has been retrimmed, including the walnut dashboard
- Everything is factory standard and very well presented
- Upholstery free of any obvious rips or tears
- Instruments clean and legible
The quality of this car's mammoth restoration is obvious from the photos. The work was undertaken by well-regarded specialists Quest Brothers and included a full respray in Old English White in 2024 from the original red. It is a colour that suits the car well, accenting the bright chromework and combining well with the burgundy interior.
The renovation continued inside where the interior was extensively retrimmed, including attention to the extensive woodwork. This is expensive work, particularly when completed to the high standard you can see in the photos.
The car's very sparing use since completion means that the buyer gets the full benefit of all that investment.
The renovation continued inside where the interior was extensively retrimmed, including attention to the extensive woodwork. This is expensive work, particularly when completed to the high standard you can see in the photos.
The car's very sparing use since completion means that the buyer gets the full benefit of all that investment.
The Mechanics
- Rebuilt 2.4-litre straight-six engine
- Rebuilt automatic transmission with three gears
- Engine bay is in excellent order
- Matching numbered car
- True-to-factory spec throughout
- Plenty invested in new parts
- Engine, gearbox, and rear axle have been reconditioned
- The vendor reports that the car drives well, providing a "solid but smooth" ride
With its straight six XK engine and automatic gearbox, this Mk2 leans firmly into the car's reputation for stylish yet relaxing motoring. As with the bodywork and interior, the mechanicals have received a thorough going over by Quest Brothers as part of that extensive renovation. We're told that the engine and gearbox have both been fully renovated to factory specification. The engine bay presents very well and indicates that many of the ancillaries were also replaced as part of the work. It remains a matching numbers car.
The car is said to drive as well as it runs, thanks in part to a rebuilt rear axle. It has been little used since completion so arrives with the buyer in fine fettle.
The car is said to drive as well as it runs, thanks in part to a rebuilt rear axle. It has been little used since completion so arrives with the buyer in fine fettle.
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