2006-11-21 09:56:47 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '06
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Auction description:
Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend
Saturday 24th June 2006
Lot 233
1961 Jaguar Mk. II 3.4 litre
Registration no: XDP 127
Chassis no: 154630DN
Estimate: £8,000-10,000

With just 4 known previous owners including the vendor, this iconic piece of Jaguar history is presented in delightful condition. The vendor has owned XDP 127 for over 20 years with the previous owner, a colleague, in charge for a further 16. With stewardship like this, the result can only be one a profoundly well looked after car. Indeed, the original Service Report wallet accompanies the car, fully stamped (starting in 1962) as well as an original brochure for the range and a book of Periodic Maintenance vouchers. The comprehensive file of bills includes documents more recently from Guy Broad, Humphrey Bunyan and Classic Car Workshops, all specialists in their fields and a comforting reminder that a detailed history is an important aspect of any car. The car drives extremely well, the unleaded head pulling briskly with responsive turn-in and efficient braking creating an impression of solid, well-engineered elegance. Presented here today with V5C registration documents, Heritage certificate, and full history file. The legend, 'pace, grace and space' is entirely appropriate in this instance.