2.4 240 | |||||
Saloon | |||||
Right Hand Drive | |||||
7J2634-8 | |||||
1968 | Black | ||||
2018 | Red | ||||
Rest: Nice | |||||
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LVC521F |
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2014-11-09 21:05:15 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction 6/14
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2014-06-07/car/1968-jaguar-240.aspx
Auction description:
Registration LVC 521F
Chassis Number 1J2249DN
Engine Number 7J2634-8
Odometer reading 70,000 miles
Estimate £9,000 - £12,000
Hammer Not Sold
We are pleased to offer this 1968 Jaguar 240 presented with excellent gleaming black coachwork and with the attractive contrasting red Ambla interior. The Jaguar has the advantage of being supplied with the rare manual overdrive all synchromesh gearbox, with the original sales invoice also stating that the car was supplied with a laminated windscreen, front seat safety belts and reclining seats. The car is in very good condition overall with some areas that may be improved with little effort that may result in it probably becoming one of the best 240 Jaguars. We advise any potential purchasers to inspect the extensive, large and interesting history file.
The vendor informs us that the 240 drives very well and has only been used for weddings and sunny day use for the past 15 years. We are assured that this compact Jaguar 240 will arrive at the sale with a fresh MoT test certificate and a new battery to assure a lucky new owner and must represent an opportunity especially considering the realistic estimate.
2018-11-01 10:35:08 | pauls writes:
Car returns to auction 11/18
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1967-jaguar-240-fast-road
NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2018
1968 Jaguar 240 4.6-litre
Lot No.: 648
Registration: LVC 521F
Chassis Number: 1J2249DN
Engine Number: TBC
CC: 4.7
Year of Manufacture: 1968
RHD/LHD: Right Hand Drive
Estimate (£): 20,000 - 25,000
Ex-Forward engineering 4.6-litre engine developing 310 BHP mated to a 4-speed manual box with O/D
Smartly presented in its factory colours of Black over Red. Looks striking and purposeful on Dunlop alloys
Very well cared for over the years, low owners, and a fabulous history folder
This is a high-quality build with thousands of pounds invested. Very appealingly guided
The 240 saloon we have on offer was delivered new to a Mr Arthur Patrick McGowran of Solihull in 1968. Within the substantial history folder, you will find the original factory order dated 30.1.68, specifying a 240 saloon, with overdrive, Black colour, Red Ambla trim, laminated screen, reclining seats and front seat belts. The document folder also contains the original book packs, sales brochures, service records, registration book, a number of invoices, and correspondence with the Jaguar factory.
For some time our vendor had been thinking about building a fast, capable and reliable 1960’s Jaguar saloon. A lot of people have felt that way in the past possibly explaining why rebuilt, upgraded Mk 2 Jaguars have become so expensive. When LVC 521F, a '68 240 came on the market quite close to where he lived, he went to have a look and found that it had been restored a few years previously, looked solid and stood well, and would be an excellent base for his project.
The work was entrusted to Brooklands Engineering and the power unit selected for the build was an ex-Forward Engineering, 4.6-litre XK straight-six, rebuilt with new liners, pistons, shells and all service items, then fully balanced. A lightened steel flywheel was fitted along with an AP 9.5 inch competition clutch. The drivetrain consists of a fully rebuilt 4-speed, all-synchro with motorsport overdrive gearbox feeding power to 3.54 Salisbury power-lock diff totally rebuilt with new seals etc. Stopping power is achieved with Girling servo-assisted, 3-pot fronts and 2-pot rears. Handling has been improved by incorporating Avo one-way adjustable gas struts all round, power assisted steering, and complete polyurethane bushes including the steering rack mounts. The engine bay and the general mechanical presentation of the Jaguar is a credit to the team at Brooklands Motorsport and the project has been fully documented with invoices on file.
The car's exterior is pure 240 with only the larger wheels giving the game away and the interior appears to be completely standard apart from a very smart Nardi steering wheel. Fast, interesting, and exciting, this is an opportunity to own a late 60’s Jaguar saloon benefitting from around forty thousand pounds worth of investment. Just four owners, mechanically excellent and cosmetically very good, and with a very appealing guide price, this Jaguar 'Q' car seems too good to miss.