2019-11-23 14:04:08 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/19
www.bonhams.com/auctions/25502/lot/1/

Auction description:
Lot 1
1965 Jaguar Mark II 3.8-Litre 'Coombs Evocation' Sports Saloon
Registration no. NOO 909C
Chassis no. 233838DN
£ 48,000 - 58,000
US$ 62,000 - 75,000
The Bond Street Sale
7 Dec 2019, 14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

*Manual/overdrive transmission
*Restored in 2014
*Circa £30,000 spent over the last five years
*Discreetly upgraded
*Registration NOO 909C
*Chassis Number 233838DN

The superb example offered here has been restored and rebuilt as an evocation of the racing Mark II saloons prepared and entered by Guildford-based Jaguar dealer John Coombs in the early 1960s. A Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate on file reveals that chassis number '233838DN' was originally finished in Sherwood Green with Suede Green trim and left the factory equipped with the desirable manual/overdrive transmission and power steering, which it retains. The Jaguar was retailed via Pollards Garage, Chelmsford and first owned by G R Tanner Ltd of Hedingham, Essex. Its original registration number was 'MOO 6'.

This car was fully restored in 2014 and has some £30,000 spent on it over the last five years. Works carried out include a bare-metal repaint; fully restoring the interior with new leather, headlining, carpets, and re-veneered woodwork; completely overhauling the engine, gearbox, and running gear; fitting a new stainless steel exhaust system; and fully detailing the engine bay. The car features reclining seats, a heated rear window, and a centre armrest in leather – all factory-fitted 'extras' – while noteworthy improvements include Coopercraft brakes, alternator electrics, and new chrome wire wheels shod with correct tyres. All restoration works are fully documented by bills and photographs on file. Described by the private vendor as in 'A1' condition throughout, this discreetly upgraded 3.8-litre Mark II is offered with current MoT, a V5C registration document, and the aforementioned restoration records, etc. The original dynamo is included in the sale together with car's original fully painted bonnet and chrome trim.

2022-09-05 15:17:12 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/22

www.bonhams.com/auction/27523/lot/344/1965-jaguar-mkii-38-litre-coombs-evocation ...

Auction description:

1965 Jaguar MKII 3.8-Litre 'Coombs Evocation' Sports Saloon

Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia

17 September 2022, 14:00 BST

Chichester, Goodwood

£50,000 - £70,000

Registration no. NOO 909C

Chassis no. 233838DN

Engine no. 7B54259

• Manual/overdrive transmission

• Restored in 2014

• Circa £30,000 spent over the last seven years

• Discreetly upgraded as a 'Coombs' Evocation

The superb example offered here has been restored and rebuilt as an evocation of the racing Mark II saloons prepared and entered by Guildford-based Jaguar dealer John Coombs in the early 1960s. A Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate on file reveals that chassis number '233838DN' was originally finished in Sherwood Green with Suede Green trim and left the factory equipped with the desirable manual/overdrive transmission and power steering, which it retains. The Jaguar was retailed via Pollards Garage, Chelmsford and first owned by G R Tanner Ltd of Hedingham, Essex. Its original registration number was 'MOO 6'.

This car was fully restored in 2014 and has had some £30,000 spent on it over the seven years. Works carried out include a bare-metal repaint; fully restoring the interior with new leather, headlining, carpets, and re-veneered woodwork; completely overhauling the engine, gearbox, and running gear; fitting a new stainless steel exhaust system; and fully detailing the engine bay. The car features reclining seats, a heated rear window, and a centre armrest in leather – all factory-fitted 'extras' – while noteworthy improvements include Coopercraft brakes, alternator electrics, and new chrome wire wheels shod with correct tyres. All restoration works are documented by bills and photographs on file. The vendor acquired the car in November 2021 and has covered only circa 200 miles since. While not necessary, the car passed with a fresh MoT on the 6th of June 2022. This discreetly upgraded 3.8-litre Mark II is offered with a V5C registration document, and the aforementioned restoration records, etc. The original dynamo is included in the sale together with car's original fully painted bonnet and chrome trim. An opportunity to acquire a well-presented example of an iconic British model.