2023-11-12 10:30:25 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 11/23
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1963-jaguar-mk2-42-litre-conversion-mod-lhd-nRvL0 ...

Auction description:
1963 Jaguar Mark 2
Colour Dark blue
Odometer 1 Kilometres
Engine size 4200
Seller Type Trade
Town Lemmer
Country Netherlands
Fully restored in the Netherlands
Originally a 3.8-litre car, now converted to 4.2-litre specification
Desirable MOD (manual with overdrive)
This car is sold on dealer consignment
Left-hand drive US example, imported to the Netherlands in 1997
Complete with US registration cards
The odometer reads 1 kilometre, having been replaced following the restoration
As a US-supplied MK2, a MPH speedometer/odometer would have been fitted originally
Two owners since its arrival in the Netherlands
Various invoices accompany the car

The Condition
Totally dismantled and restored by the previous owner
Dark blue paintwork over red upholstery
Attractive paintwork, free from notable blemishes
The chromework presents well, with just some light pitting in places
Vinyl seats in very good restored condition
The woodwork presents well overall, with some slight delamination in places
Smart chromed wire wheels
All the instrumentation and switchgear presents well

The Mechanics
Now fitted with a 4.2-litre XK straight-six
Four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
Twin 2.5” SU carburettors
Front calipers with double pistons
New brake lines/hoses
New rear brake cylinders
Wiring harness replaced
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Revotec electric cooling fan
Electronic ignition
Uprated alternator
The vendor reports that it runs and drives very well indeed