2023-03-01 21:01:12 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 2/23
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1968-jaguar-mk2-240-rec12223-1-stoneleigh-0223

Auction description:
Lot Number: 516
1968 Jaguar Mk2 2.4-Litre Saloon - Manual
JAGUAR MK2 240
Registration Number SKR 809G
MOT Expiry 14/03/2023
Chassis Number 1J1820
Engine Number 7J/2053/8
Transmission Manual
Body Colour Old English White

Delivered new for diplomatic use under the British High Commission of Victoria, Australia with a fascinating history supported by period documents confirming original colours.
Obviously a manual gearbox is key for maximum enjoyment and this car not only fits the bill for motoring pleasure but its historical documentation is among the best we have seen. Delivered new to Mr Norman Walker of the British High Commission in Victoria, Australia in 1968 in Old English White with red leather, the car was issued with its first Diplomatic Permit shortly thereafter, and the subsequent original permits are included in the history file as are the original service books and a selection of British used tax discs from 1983 to 2011.

Mr Walker imported the car to the United Kingdom and registered it on the 1st May 1975. The car was bought by our vendor, a doctor, on the 9th April 2009 and he has lovingly maintained it, adding to the light restoration replaced the sun damaged “fur-flex” and re-finished the wood trim. The current odometer reading of is just over 84,000 and the Jaguar is presented to auction with a fascinating history file and even the metal service tag from a garage in Melbourne is on the air intake.