2007-11-09 20:48:58 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '07
www.brightwells.com/classiccars/Catalogue/tabid/322/Default.aspx

Auction description:
Body colour: White
Date Manufactured: 1963
Registration Number: DFH 560A
Chassis Number: 114724DL1
Engine Number: BH8897-8
Engine: cc: 2483
History:
First registered in June 1963, this particular car was totally restored by a previous owner in the early-1990s. When he passed away in 1997, the car was acquired by his friend and neighbour, the current vendor, who has cherished the car ever since. Said to be in very good condition throughout (apart from the leather on the driver's seat squab which is somewhat aged), the car certainly looks wonderfully straight and shiny and fired up readily and ran very sweetly on the occasion of our visit.

Regularly if sparingly used, the car has every MOT back to 1996, is currently MOT'd until June 2008 and comes with a large parts manual. Said to drive beautifully, it appears to be a very sound example of one of the most handsome saloon cars ever made.
Guide price N/S 9,000 - 11,000

2010-02-02 12:16:39 | pauls writes:

Car was again at auction in '09
www.brightwells.com/3rdparty/orphanspress/classiccars/viewdetails.php

2026-03-29 09:24:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/26

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5881/lot/875441

Auction description:

1963 Jaguar MkII 2.4

Estimate: £10,000-12,000

Registration Number DFH560A

Engine Size 2483CC

Engine Number BH8897-8

Chassis Number 114724DL1

Gearbox Manual

VAT Status No VAT

Documents V5C, old style Log Book, 14 old MOT's, Invoices.

Tax and MOT status Tax and MOT exempt

Offered for sale is this charming 1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4L, first registered in June 1963 and presented in classic white with a striking red leather interior that perfectly captures the elegance and character of a 1960s British sports saloon. Powered by the smooth 2,483cc engine paired with a manual gearbox which incorperates overdrive, the car delivers the traditional Jaguar driving experience that enthusiasts have admired for decades. The car is also fitted with an overdrive.

This example has had 10 former keepers and has been in the current ownership since April 2022. It remains an appealing example of the marque, offering timeless styling, refined road manners and the unmistakable presence that only a classic Jaguar can provide.

The car underwent a nut-and-bolt restoration in the 1990s, which is supported by valuation certificates issued shortly after the work was completed. Accompanying the vehicle is a history file containing various invoices from over the years, documenting maintenance and work carried out during its life. More recently, an invoice from December 2024 (see email/invoice reference) details further work including the rebuild of the carburettors, brakes, ignition system and related components. These papers help to illustrate the ongoing care the car has received and provide useful background for the next custodian.

While on site, the vehicle has been started, driven and brought to a stop as expected for the purposes of photography and a short video, demonstrating that it moves under its own power. As with any car of this age, prospective buyers should expect the character and quirks associated with a classic vehicle of over sixty years old.

This 1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4L represents an opportunity to acquire a handsome and usable classic British saloon with an attractive colour combination, period charm and the potential to be enjoyed on the road or further improved by its next enthusiast owner.