2020-10-18 16:16:40 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/20

www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2020-shannons-spring-timed-online-auction/SEH8FQDBC ...

Auction description:

2020 Shannons Spring Timed Online Auction

Lot 167

1964 Jaguar MkII 3.8 'Manual' Saloon

$40,000 - $50,000

Location: Sydney

- Beautifully restored and presented Jaguar Mark II

- Desirable 3.8 manual overdrive car

- Upgraded with air conditioning and power steering

Understood to have started life as a 3.8 manual overdrive Mark II first owned by an RAAF pilot stationed with the Royal Air Force in 1964, the Jaguar was brought to Australia when the first owner returned home in 1968. Ending up in South Australia, a previous keeper began the process of restoring the car and the decision was made to use a rust free 2.4 body shell, as the original was deemed beyond economic repair. The restoration saw the body stripped back to bare metal, the door skins and boot floor both replaced then rustproofed and repainted in Old English White using DuPont 2-pack paint. The bumpers and other chrome re-plated before the car changed hands locally in 2011, with the restoration completed by the next owner. The engine and gearbox were both completely rebuilt, the overdrive unit re-conditioned and a new diaphragm clutch fitted, while the suspension and braking systems were overhauled, the interior re-trimmed in new Connolly leather, along with new carpets and headlining. Other changes included a new stainless steel exhaust, Moto Lita wood rim steering wheels and Coombs-type spats. The two subsequent owners continued to improve the Jaguar, adding five new wire wheels and tyres, new Lucas fog lights, a new reduction gear starter motor and sorting the power steering unit with a period-correct Burman unit. The current Sydney owner has added integrated air conditioning at great expense, along with inertia-reel seat belts, had the driver’ seat repaired, installed an upgraded period-style radio with Bluetooth and new heat insulation material fitted. Supplied with a good history file (including photos documenting the rebuild), spare key and a tool kit, this super desirable British sports saloon is fully registered in NSW until April 2021.