2012-11-07 11:49:58 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 7/12
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Auction description:
Lot number 65
Hammer value £8,600
Description Jaguar Mk 2 2.4 MOD
Registration ECL 265D
Year 1966
Colour Maroon
Engine size 2,483 cc
Chassis No. 120786DN
Engine No. BJ6864-8

First registered in October 1966 this car is within 1000 cars of the final big bumper Mk II, a car replaced by the altogether cheaper, vinyl upholstered and thin bumpered 240 range. Photographic records show that it has received a major bare shell restoration, full re-spray in Opalescent Maroon including the engine bay and boot and a complete quality re-trim in Biscuit leather and a wool headlining. This re-trim alone was reputed to have cost in excess of £4,000. New tyres on period wire wheels with knock on hubs add the sporting touch, whilst being a late model it has the all synchro 4 speed box with over-drive and reclining front seats.

MOTd until February 2013 (with no advisories), it is taxed until June 2013 and runs and performs just as it should. The oil pressure is good, the engine particularly sweet and smooth when warmed up and the brakes powerful and progressive. The bodyshell is excellent with sound "crows feet", a known rust trap on these cars and it has proven a reliable and willing performer. For sale only due to lack of storage, it looks to be excellent value for the suggested guide price.