Key strengths
- Restored between 2010 and 2014 by Et NASCAR (Paul Julien, Rueil-Malmaison)
- Prepared as a Tour Auto replica, with over €25,000 invested in improvements
- Eligible for FIA historic events and Peter Auto, notably Le Mans Classic, the Tour Auto and the Historic Monte-Carlo Rally
- Current ownership since 2000, with only two previous owners
- Certificate of conformity Jaguar France
Overview
The Jaguar Mk2 3.8 is one of the most iconic sporting saloons of the 1960s. Its competition pedigree spans from touring car championships to the world’s premier international rally events. Built in the spirit of Tour Auto cars, this 1963 example was designed to offer a balance between road comfort and participation in historic competition. The seller states that it meets the eligibility criteria for FIA and Peter Auto events, notably Le Mans Classic, the Tour Auto and the Historic Monte-Carlo Rally.
Acquired in 2000 from the president of the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Club of France, this Mk2 received a full restoration between 2010 and 2014, carried out by Et NASCAR, the workshop of Paul Julien in Rueil-Malmaison. The engine, gearbox, differential, braking system and suspension were overhauled or upgraded, while the cabin was restored and the body repainted in Old English White.
The current owner, only the third known keeper of the car, has since had the carburettors and ignition system overhauled. Having covered around 2,500 km since restoration and always kept in a heated garage, this Mk2 3.8 represents an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-prepared example with solid provenance and eligible for numerous historic events.
Key information
- Mileage: 132,750 km indicated (previous MOT records retained by the restorer would allow verification of original mileage)
- Country of registration: France
- MOT: a new MOT will be provided for the sale
- Technical specifications: 3.8-litre inline-six engine, Moss four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, limited-slip differential
- Documents: Jaguar France certificate of conformity; registration in the seller’s name; previous MOT documents retained (restoration invoices and photographs reportedly lost in the Cannes floods of 2015)
Features
- Right-hand-port head (Straight Port) equipped with new crankshaft bearings, connecting rod bearings, camshaft bearings and piston rings
- Moss gearbox with overdrive and original limited-slip differential overhauled
- Rebuilt radiator
- Fuel tank replaced with a new-old-stock period piece; new fuel pump installed
- Front and rear brake calipers rebuilt with replacement brake hoses
- Front and rear suspension bushes replaced
- Custom-made front springs and reconditioned rear leaves, lowering ride height by about 5 cm
- Sport Koni shock absorbers, black, on both ends
- New MWS wheels, satin black epoxy finish
- Carburttors and ignition system overhauled by the current owner
- Electric power steering installed with adjustable steering effort
- Battery cut-off switch installed
- Body repainted in Old English White
- Custom-made aluminium front bucket seats trimmed in Connolly black New Old Stock leather
- Rear bench advertised as being in very good condition
- New carpets in the cabin and boot
- Interior hood replaced
- All woodwork restored
- Original wooden Nardi wheel, slightly tulip-shaped
- Supplied with two new short rear bumpers, never fitted
- Always kept in a heated garage
- Approximately 2,500 km driven since restoration
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