Highlights
- Reported genuine 41,525 miles from new
- Extensively recommissioned 3.8L MOD
- £10,000 engine rebuild by Connaught Competition Engines
- Flywheel replaced in 2021
- Only three keepers from new
- Dry stored for 40 years before recommissioning
The Appeal
Jaguar’s decision to extend the Mk1’s glasshouse and drop in the 3.8L straight six from the E-Type created the original super saloon. No car of the 60s or perhaps any decade after has quite met the ‘four-door sports car’ brief quite like a 3.8L Mk2 with the ‘MOD’ gearbox.
This very tidy Signal Red 1964 car is a genuine factory 3.8 MOD and it comes with an interesting history. Thanks to having spent 40 years in dry storage, with photos available, the vendor tells us that the displayed 41,525 miles is genuine. We can’t confirm that, but that provenance, including just three keepers from new, points in that direction.
The car has been extensively recommissioned over the last 10 years, including a full engine rebuild by specialist Connaught Competition Engines. More recently, the flywheel was replaced in 2025. The original rear spats and steering wheel are included.
Presented in very good order with a desirable colour scheme and very smart interior, this is a very tidy Mk2 with interesting history.
Key Information
- Mileage: 41,525 miles indicated (stated as genuine by seller)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: exempt
- Technical specs: 3.8L XK straight six, 4spd Moss box with overdrive
- Paperwork:V5C, restoration photos, barn find photos, various invoices
The Detail
- 2017 and 2018 invoices for engine rebuild by Connaught Competition Engines
- Flywheel replaced in October 2025
- Signal Red paintwork in good order as shown in photos
- Some localised points to note to paint, such as base of doors, as shown
- Painted wire wheels in good order
- Fitted with slim ‘Coombs’ style rear spats with originals included
- Bright chromework presents well in photos
- Cream leather interior with matching carpets and dark walnut veneers
- Very smart interior for the age and mileage of the car
- Aftermarket wood-rimmed wheel with original wheel included with car
- We are told that the clock works (rare for a Mk2)
- Underside can be studied in the photographs, with evidence of undersealing
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