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1963' Jaguar Mark II
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£45,000Published 12 August 2025ID: MJQvbN
Expired
4 months, 4 weeks ago
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Information from the owner
Body: Sports Car
Age: 62 years
Exterior color: Grey
Electronics: AM/FM Radio, Parking Assist Rear
Seller's comments about 1963' Jaguar Mark II
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 9th September from 12pm
Auction: Wed 10st September from 9am
1963 Jaguar Mk. II 3. 8
Benefiting from a comprehensive £80, 000 restoration
Estimate
£45, 000 - £55, 000 Registration No: SSL 364
Chassis No: 1S57197DN
MOT: November 2025
Extensively restored from 2016 - 2019 at a cost of some £80, 000
Uprated to ‘fast road’ specification as part of the works including a five-speed gearbox, upgraded brakes, fuel injection, and power-assisted steering
Just 4, 000 post-refurbishment miles covered
Valued by the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club in 2018 at £150, 000 for insurance purposes
Presenting excellently and offered with some 700 restoration photographs!
For many the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the Mk. II was introduced in October, 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the Mk. II was quick to dominate contemporary Saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3. 8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.
This outstanding Mk. II is understood to have been supplied in RHD form to South Africa, but it was imported into Britain in April, 1999, and it has had just four owners since. Previously painted red, it was bought by the vendor in 2016 and promptly became the focus of one the most exhaustive cosmetic and mechanical overhauls we have ever encountered, costing the vendor a total of some £80, 000. With the intention of making the Jaguar one of the jewels in his “curated classic car collection,” it was subjected to a bare-metal strip-down and rejuvenation, documented in more than 700 photographs, with the period-correct Dark Grey metallic chosen for its new colour. The work included the installation of a replacement engine, as the original had a cracked block.
It is not just our opinion that the car has been completed to the highest standards of presentation. Graham Searle, Official Insurance Valuer of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, provided his own summary: “This vehicle has been subject to a complete rebuild of all aspects to concours standards, plus careful uprating of brakes, suspension and gearbox to make it more drivable in modern traffic. In my opinion it would be extremely difficult to replace in this condition and the only option would be to purchase another car and build to this standard. Therefore, in my opinion the car would need to be insured for £150, 000 to properly cover any replacement.”
Searle’s comments followed a more detailed report issued by independent motor claims assessor and consulting engineer John M. Kemp, who wrote: “The vehicle has been extensively and tastefully restored and renovated by a renowned specialist body repair garage. Many parts have been renewed and restored. These parts include new glass and trims and all chromium trims and fittings. The braking system and the steering and suspension system have all been uprated and renewed as needed. The gearbox has been overhauled and uprated to a five-speed unit. All other mechanical units have been restored and overhauled as needed. The bodywork is in a factory, as-new condition as it has been lovingly renovated to what we consider a concours condition… The car is in outstanding condition and it is unlikely that it could be replaced if lost or destroyed.” Kemp likewise attached an insurance value of £150, 000 to the car when finished, noting that the interior was a work in progress at the time of inspection.
Further upgrades included conversions to electronic ignition, fuel injection and power steering. On the cosmetic front, the interior was refurbished with no stone left unturned. It was retrimmed with new Oxblood leather upholstery, plus new carpets and headlining, while all the walnut trim was meticulously revived, and the whole ensemble is very tastefully set off by the presence of a period-correct HMV radio converted to modern DAB internals. Externally, new chrome-plated wire wheels complete the car’s head-turning appearance. Concerning the rest of the chrome, the vendor sadly experienced some difficulties with the platers and bidders will note that there are some imperfections, however these are understood to be the only known faults with the car.
The extensive work has served to make it a genuinely useable classic for the road, potential concours credentials notwithstanding. To prove the point, the vendor has not shied away from using it, having covered some 4, 000 miles since the work was completed. Suffice to say, he has not shirked on maintenance and the Jaguar has been MOTed annually since 2022, despite being exempt from testing. Unsurprisingly, it has passed every time with no advisories and is offered with a certificate valid until November this year. Should bidders require any further satisfaction as to the quality of the overhaul, they may wish to browse the 700-plus photographs! We do not exaggerate when we say that this is a unique opportunity to acquire an exemplary Mk. II.
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
Viewing: Tues 9th September from 12pm
Auction: Wed 10st September from 9am
1963 Jaguar Mk. II 3. 8
Benefiting from a comprehensive £80, 000 restoration
Estimate
£45, 000 - £55, 000 Registration No: SSL 364
Chassis No: 1S57197DN
MOT: November 2025
Extensively restored from 2016 - 2019 at a cost of some £80, 000
Uprated to ‘fast road’ specification as part of the works including a five-speed gearbox, upgraded brakes, fuel injection, and power-assisted steering
Just 4, 000 post-refurbishment miles covered
Valued by the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club in 2018 at £150, 000 for insurance purposes
Presenting excellently and offered with some 700 restoration photographs!
For many the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the Mk. II was introduced in October, 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the Mk. II was quick to dominate contemporary Saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3. 8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.
This outstanding Mk. II is understood to have been supplied in RHD form to South Africa, but it was imported into Britain in April, 1999, and it has had just four owners since. Previously painted red, it was bought by the vendor in 2016 and promptly became the focus of one the most exhaustive cosmetic and mechanical overhauls we have ever encountered, costing the vendor a total of some £80, 000. With the intention of making the Jaguar one of the jewels in his “curated classic car collection,” it was subjected to a bare-metal strip-down and rejuvenation, documented in more than 700 photographs, with the period-correct Dark Grey metallic chosen for its new colour. The work included the installation of a replacement engine, as the original had a cracked block.
It is not just our opinion that the car has been completed to the highest standards of presentation. Graham Searle, Official Insurance Valuer of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, provided his own summary: “This vehicle has been subject to a complete rebuild of all aspects to concours standards, plus careful uprating of brakes, suspension and gearbox to make it more drivable in modern traffic. In my opinion it would be extremely difficult to replace in this condition and the only option would be to purchase another car and build to this standard. Therefore, in my opinion the car would need to be insured for £150, 000 to properly cover any replacement.”
Searle’s comments followed a more detailed report issued by independent motor claims assessor and consulting engineer John M. Kemp, who wrote: “The vehicle has been extensively and tastefully restored and renovated by a renowned specialist body repair garage. Many parts have been renewed and restored. These parts include new glass and trims and all chromium trims and fittings. The braking system and the steering and suspension system have all been uprated and renewed as needed. The gearbox has been overhauled and uprated to a five-speed unit. All other mechanical units have been restored and overhauled as needed. The bodywork is in a factory, as-new condition as it has been lovingly renovated to what we consider a concours condition… The car is in outstanding condition and it is unlikely that it could be replaced if lost or destroyed.” Kemp likewise attached an insurance value of £150, 000 to the car when finished, noting that the interior was a work in progress at the time of inspection.
Further upgrades included conversions to electronic ignition, fuel injection and power steering. On the cosmetic front, the interior was refurbished with no stone left unturned. It was retrimmed with new Oxblood leather upholstery, plus new carpets and headlining, while all the walnut trim was meticulously revived, and the whole ensemble is very tastefully set off by the presence of a period-correct HMV radio converted to modern DAB internals. Externally, new chrome-plated wire wheels complete the car’s head-turning appearance. Concerning the rest of the chrome, the vendor sadly experienced some difficulties with the platers and bidders will note that there are some imperfections, however these are understood to be the only known faults with the car.
The extensive work has served to make it a genuinely useable classic for the road, potential concours credentials notwithstanding. To prove the point, the vendor has not shied away from using it, having covered some 4, 000 miles since the work was completed. Suffice to say, he has not shirked on maintenance and the Jaguar has been MOTed annually since 2022, despite being exempt from testing. Unsurprisingly, it has passed every time with no advisories and is offered with a certificate valid until November this year. Should bidders require any further satisfaction as to the quality of the overhaul, they may wish to browse the 700-plus photographs! We do not exaggerate when we say that this is a unique opportunity to acquire an exemplary Mk. II.
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
