Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
Registration No: DOD 528C Chassis No: 118962DN MOT: Exempt
Current ownership since 2006
Fitted with a 3. 8L with a engine mated to a 4 speed manual overdrive gearbox
Upgraded Coopercraft front brakes and only 5 previous keepers recorded on HPI
For many the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its super sleek shape 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 MKII 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.
Originally a 2. 4 when it left Coventry in 1965 this MKII has been subtly upgraded over the years to it’s current and desirable configuration of an LC equipped 3. 8 along with a 4 speed manual overdrive gearbox. To cope with the extra performance on offer one of the previous owners wisely invested in a set of Coopercraft brakes giving braking performance to match the straight line speed. Subject to an interior trim and exterior restoration some years ago the paintwork would benefit from a refresh. A light rattle has developed within the engine, believed by the vendor to be little ends as oil pressure remained solid during our inspection. Offered with old MOT’s, invoices and current V5.
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