2016-05-08 20:31:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/16
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Auction description:
Lot number 107
Estimate £14,000 - £16,000
Description Jaguar MkII 3.4 Manual Overdrive
Registration 98 PTG
Year 1962
Colour Gunmetal grey
Engine size 3,400 cc
Chassis No. 159861DN
Engine No. KH5097/8
Documents V5C; MOT April 2017; 22 old MOTs; Jaguar owners manuals; lubrication chart

This well-presented 1962 MKII 3.4-litre is fitted with the desirable manual gearbox with overdrive, wire wheels and Coombs type rear spats. Finished in a smart shade of Gunmetal grey, its nicely patinated blood-red leather interior is still well padded and the attractive walnut dashboard is complemented by a MotoLita woodrim wheel. Thankfully, the original steering wheel, along with the factory spats and its original raised letter number plates remain in the boot of the car.

Purchased by the vendor in 1992, it has seen very little use of late having covered just 600 miles in the last 10 years. The comprehensive history folder includes a service voucher booklet, warranty booklet, handbook, spare parts catalogue, genuine service manual and a lubrication wall chart. There are 22 old MOTs on file, although these are insufficient in number to confirm whether the indicated 66,106 miles is correct.

Due to have had an oil service and a fresh MOT by the time of the sale, this good, usable 3.4 MOD holds a lot of appeal as a car that can be further improved as time and funds allow. The icing on the cake is its nice original number 98 PTG, which remains transferable and is included in the sale.