Smart and usable Mk2 with overdrive and power steering
Vast list of restoration work covering body, electrics, trim and mechanicals
Just three owners from new with thick history file
Rare full length Webasto-style sunroof
Plenty of useful maintenance since 2010
ULEZ, MOT and tax exempt
The Appeal
In the late 1950s and early 1960s Jaguar was on a roll. The facelift on the Mk1 to create the simply named Mk2 was surely one of the cleverest and best executed of all time, creating one of the world’s most beautiful and enduring saloons.
Jaguar didn’t rest on its laurels. The Mk2 was continuously improved throughout its life, most notable with the addition of the fully synchromesh manual gearbox from April 1965. Combined with the desirable optional overdrive, the result is a particularly driveable classic saloon.
This attractive Opalescent Warwick Grey car has that later box plus overdrive specification and has latterly been fitted with power steering. It also has a lovely full length Webasto-style folding sunroof.
It has had just three owners from new and comes to us with one of the best history files we've seen in recent months for a Mk2. There has been considerable expenditure across bodywork, mechanicals, trim and electrics as well as useful upgrades like power steering. Little used since, it is a very stylish and usable Mk2 that looks ready for its fifth owner in nearly 60 years.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in the UK on 10th May 1965
Just four owners from new
Previous owner from 1990 to 2023
Vendor recently drove the car from London to Scotland without issue
Original Opalescent Warwick Grey which has not been changed during its life
Complete engine rebuild 2,456 miles ago with new speedometer fitted
Rewired during engine removal, rebuild and re-installation process
Rebuild documented in history file with photographs
Thick history file included handwritten notes on all work since 2010 in two bulging folders
Oil and filter changed at 576 miles
MOT expired on 24th September 2019 but has covered less than 600 miles since
Many new parts acquired from Mk2 specialists M & C Williamson
2 full sets of keys
Engine rebuild in 2015 including:
Rebored
New pistons
Re-ground crank
New bearings
New timings chains
Full cylinder head rebuild
£9,000 in parts, sundries and labour
Notable maintenance since 2010, much of it since 2018 :
M & C Williamson power steering kit fitted at cost of £1,400+VAt in parts alone
New fuel pump
New petrol tank
Light pressure clutch from M & C Williamson
New alternator and electronic ignition in 2018
Upgraded brakes servo and callipers
High grade electric coolant fan with switch
Halogen headlamps
Recent full service with new battery with power cut off switch
Coombs bonnet vents
Spin off oil filter upgrade
Matching modern tyres
Suspension upgrade
Full professional under-bonnet detail with new components
Interior and headlining refreshed
Veneers restored in 2010
Engine work in 2011
Screen rubbers replaced front and rear in same year
Front seats retrimmed in 2016 at cost of nearly £1,100
Power steering and new clutch fitted in 2018 at cost of £1,980
The Mk2 is obviously classified as a saloon but there is a strong argument to say it is much more of a four door sports car. Its success on race circuits certainly attests to its abilities.
This lovely Mk2 comes to us with a vast history file covering bodywork, electric, mechanical and trim enhancements, If you’re discovering the joys of these cars for the first time or revisiting them, this one looks very tempting.
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