2025-11-05 17:09:42 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1961-jaguar-mk2-34-manual-gyapYg?

Seller's description:

1961 Jaguar MK2 3.4 Manual

Sold for €25,000

Colour Blue

Odometer 8,661 Kilometres

Engine size 3400cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Left Hand Drive

Fuel type Petrol

Seller Type Private

Bretagne, France

Valid Contrôle Technique until June 2029

Bodywork completely restored in November 2022

Distinctive walnut burl dashboard

Equipped with overdrive

This particular 1961 example comes to us in a handsome colour combination of blue over red, which suits the MK2 down to the ground. Having undergone comprehensive bodywork restoration in 2022 to address previous repairs and with a fresh paint finish, this MK2 appears in smart condition for its age and has been thoughtfully maintained by its current owner since 2019.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1961 and registered in France with a grey card collection

Valid Contrôle Technique until June 2029

Purchased from a private owner in Paris on 12th March 2019 with assistance from a specialist in vintage English vehicles

No known history prior to current ownership

Has been in regular use and stored in a closed garage

The vendor has maintained all service invoices since purchase

The Condition

Bodywork was redone in November 2022 to remove deformations caused by filler that had been used to patch holes

Repairs involved replacing filler with welding

Paint was completely redone in November 2022

Brightwork contrasts nicely

Wire spoke wheels 

Minor chassis deformation, but passed inspection without requiring a follow-up visit

Upholstery is in good condition with no tears, only gentle creasing

Roof lining likely original and not torn

Walnut dash in good order 

Instruments are clear and legible

Courtesy shelves in the rear

The Mechanics

3.4-litre XK 6-cylinder engine

Manual transmission with 4 gears

Equipped with overdrive

New battery installed in 2024

Windscreen wiper motor rewound

Manual switch for the starter (as the automatic starter often gets stuck on these models)

The vendor reports they've had no particular problems since purchase