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1962 | Black | ||||
2024 | Beige | ||||
Nice Driver | |||||
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2024-06-14 17:27:11 | pauls writes:
Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1962-jaguar-mk2-38-8l0wR8
Seller's description:
1962 Jaguar Mark 2
Colour Black
Odometer 87,545 Miles
Engine size 3781
Seller Type Private
Town Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Older professional restoration sparingly used
Same keeper for 32 years and always garaged
Desirable black over tan colour scheme
Ideal touring car with 3.8litre engine, auto box and power steering
Genuine factory 3.8
History and Paperwork
Chassis records show this car was built in late 1961 as a 3.8litre LHD car
It is recorded as first registered in 1962
Originally sold new as a LHD 3.8litre car to the USA
First UK registered on 24th May 1990
Imported from America as a rust-free car
Does not have the ‘BW’ gearbox suffix so may not originally have been automatic
According to the seller the current keeper purchased it on 6th January 1992
Always garaged during current keeper’s tenure
History file includes all MOTs up until 2018
Bare metal respray in 1992 with highlights summarised below
Restoration invoice from 1992
Invoice from 2016 for further mechanical work by specialist
Vendor reports that the engine has never been overhauled
He also advises that the car has never been welded
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt as Historic Vehicle
Last MOT expired May 2018 with no advisories and 87,207 miles showing
No advisories on any MOTs back to 2006
Sparing use since 2006 with 87,089 miles showing that year
Now showing 87,545 miles
1992 restoration summary:
Converted to RHD
New carpets
Headlining replaced
Seats repainted
Various interior trim items replaced
Wood relacquered
Rubber seals replaced
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Power steering kit fitted
Radial tyres fitted all round
New chrome wire wheels
The Condition
Refinished in black in 1992 following bare metal respray
Sparing use since means the car remains in very good overall condition
Paintwork presents well with few visible signs of deterioration
Bodywork similarly well kept with good panel fit, particularly to doors
Sills and arches are well kept as are the door bottoms
Chromework in good order with bright finish and straight front and rear bumpers
Underside presents very well with clean, well kept undersealing throughout
Vendor states that the car has never been welded
Chrome wire wheels with radial vintage-type tyres fitting of indeterminate age
Tan leather interior refreshed during restoration and barely used since
Unmodified cabin which includes factory two-spoke wheel and period radio
Vendor advises that there is a small crack on the steering wheel horn push
Cabin veneers are in good order with no notable deterioration
Tidy boot area including factory vinyl boot trim
The Mechanics
3.8litre XK engine with twin carburettors
3spd automatic gearbox possibly a later fitting
Regularly serviced during its life according to seller
Tidy engine bay with clean fittings and evidence of maintenance
Vendor states that the engine has never been overhauled
There are invoices for some mechanical work shown in photographs
Attractively upgraded with stainless steel exhaust and power steering
Professionally converted to right hand drive
No reported running or driving issues
The vendor states that it is as good as the day it was restored 32 years ago