2013-03-10 23:11:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/13
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Auction description:
Lot number 94
Hammer value £17,400
Description Jaguar MkII 2.4 MOD
Registration BUN 147B
Year 1964
Colour Grey
Engine size 2,400 cc
Chassis No. 118453 DN
Engine No. BJ 4247-8

This superb 1964 example was purchased by the vendor five years ago after a long search for the right car, with just 48,000 miles on the odometer (a total which has now only risen by some 2,000 miles). Its previous owner, an engineer from Cheltenham, had purchased it in 1972 having covered just 25,000 miles. A copy of a letter on file dated 1993 states that he maintained and serviced the car himself and that it was completely original, unmodified and unrestored.

The original log book shows that it was purchased new via Jones Garage in Llangollen, who in turn sourced it from Henlys in Manchester. The first owner was a well known butcher in the town, who kept it until July 1971, passing it to another Llangollen resident, who in turn passed it on to a gentleman from Church Stretton just 11 months later. An original copy of an advertisement from this period states that it was well maintained and in excellent condition and was on offer for £545. Just 7 months after that, the Cheltenham engineer, Mr Smith, purchased it in October 1972.

The Heritage Certificate confirms that it is a matching numbers example, dispatched from the factory on 25th November 1964. It was fitted with an over-drive and picnic tables and still retains its original warranty document, handbook, radio handbook as well as a collection of fascinating literature including an original spiral bound sales brochure, a full Jaguar service manual, spare parts manual, an Autopress manual, Paul Skilleter's excellent book on the Mk II Jaguar and a super fold-out lubrication chart. It even has its complete tool kit.

A comprehensive history file accompanies the car, including no less than 37 old MOT certificates and just about all of its tax discs. Its previous owner certainly had an eye for detail, with a large number of invoices, magazine cuttings, road tests and detailed correspondence with Jaguar Cars about a variety of small issues.

Certainly one of the nicest MkIIs that we have had the pleasure to offer, the vendor describes the panel fit as "excellent", its lovely red leather interior and excellent woodwork complementing the Opalescent Grey paintwork which has just a few minor paint blemishes. A potential concours contender and regular prize winner at national level, this example has clearly been loved for a very long time indeed and will be driven some 70 miles to the sale.