2024-06-29 22:49:16 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 5/24

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5528/lot/694347

Auction description:

1964 Jaguar MkII 3.8 MOD

Auction Ends: Wed 8th May

Registration Number 656KNX

Engine Size 3781cc

Engine Number LC.83948

Chassis Number P231895BW

Gearbox Manual

Documents V5C, 20 old MOT's, invoices, handbooks.

Tax and MOT status Tax and MOT exempt

This former multiple show-winner has been in the same family ownership since 1988 with just two owners prior to that.

The indicated mileage of 65,162 is believed correct and is supported by a batch of 20 old MOT certificates dating from 1972 onwards when it had covered 48,000 miles.

At the time of purchase in 1988 the odometer was showing 61,000 miles, so it has only seen occasional use, being maintained by the same local garage throughout the current 36-year ownership.

It has been in storage for the last few years due to age and subsequent passing and was entrusted to the same garage in 2022 for a full recommissioning at a cost approaching £9,000!

This work involved the removal of the engine and gearbox to facilitate a full overhaul of the cylinder head and valves - including skimming. A new clutch was fitted at the same time together with a full brake overhaul with new calipers, pipes, discs and pads. They fitted electronic ignition and overhauled the carburettors too and it was subsequently road tested and taken for MOT which it passed in August last year with no advisories.

Since then, a new stainless steel exhaust system and new period correct number plates have been added, bringing the overall spend to more than £10,000.

The original interior is completely unspoilt and a wonderful place to be - the seats being free from damage and the leather nice and supple. There is no staining to the headlining and the wood trim has been professionally repolished. The door rubbers have been changed and period correct seat belts fitted front and rear.

The paintwork is in good overall condition with a lovely shine, although there are a few small areas which would benefit from attention in due course (shown in the photos) but little that detracts from the overall impression of a highly original, carefully stored and maintained example.

The history file includes the aforementioned invoice for recommissioning, bill of sale from 1988, a sheaf of MOTs from 1972 onwards, handbooks and workshop manual and it comes with the original tool kit mounted in the spare wheel.

Looking fabulous in Opalescent Golden Sand with tan leather interior, it sits on good chrome wire wheels and looks very sharp.

It further benefits from factory fitted power steering -a rare, desirable and some would say vital fitment. At some time in the past, the Borg Warner auto gearbox has been replaced by the Jaguar all-syncromesh four-speed unit with overdrive as fitted from '65 onwards and is a highly desirable upgrade.

The engine is reported to be performing extremely well since the overhaul and the gearbox and overdrive have been working as they should since arrival on site.

A rare opportunity to purchase a genuine, top-quality low mileage 3.8 Mk2 from long-term ownership.