2022-01-10 10:58:23 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/22
themarket.co.uk/en/listings/jaguar/mk-ii/7f007b08-1420-45c3-9bd6-44e6b3137bdb

Auction description:
Location: San Francisco, United States
Seller Type: Private
Odometer Reading: 35932
Chassis Number: P180024BW
Engine: L6 4.2 L DOHC
Gearbox: Auto- 3 Speed
Steering position: LHD
Colour: Silver/Grey
Interior: Tan Leather
Estimated Price: TBC

This specific Mark 2 is the 3.4L version. The 3.4L inline-six makes 3,442cc, which roughly converts to 210hp. The Mark 2 received a number of upgrades following the end of the Mark 1’s production. Vision out of the car was drastically improved by increasing the amount of glass in the cabin by a whopping 18%. The radiator grill was reshaped and all lights on the car became larger and thus were repositioned. New heating systems were implemented, and the improved instrument cluster introduced with the Mark 2 became the standard layout for all Jaguar cars until 1973. Mechanically, front suspension geometry was rearranged to raise the roll center and the rear track was widened. Four-wheel disc brakes became standard, with power steering and automatic transmissions becoming optional upgrades.

On the Outside
This Mark 2 is finished in a glossy gray. The driver door appears to mismatch the rest of the car, and the passenger side has become a bit weathered over the years. The rear driver’s side door has a chip in it. The weather stripping all around the car has aged, cracks in the rubber are visible in several areas.

On the Inside
The interior to this Mark 2 has seen better days. The dashboard and wooden dash pad are in fantastic shape, as are the steering wheel and center console. However, the positives slow down after that. The carpets through the whole interior are in desperate need of a deep cleaning, although they don’t appear to have any damage such tears or holes. There is a great degree of wear to be seen in all the seats. All of them are heavily creased due simply to regular use, and the leather in the rear bench has cracked in several areas because of this. One panel of leather in the driver’s seat is greatly worn compared to the rest. The cause of this is unknown. The passenger seat is in the best condition, but it too shows creasing. While the wood trim along the dash is fantastic, the same cannot be said about the wood trim on the door panels.

Underneath
Based on the condition of this vehicle, it is likely safe to assume there is some degree of corrosion present underneath the car.

History Highlights
This car has great documentation. The seller has several documents from the previous owner, including maintenance history and several registration cards, some dating all the way back to the 1970s. There is an excellent maintenance sheet that documents all work done on the car from 2010 to 2018 which includes addressing several leaks in 2013, and extensive brake work in 2018.