2019-05-24 11:24:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/19
www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/3058/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1967-jaguar-mk ...

Auction description:
British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars: 04 Jun 2019 - 1967 Jaguar MK 2 2.4 Manual overdrive
Auction: 1:00pm, 04 June 2019 at Sandown Park Race Course

1967 Jaguar MK 2 2.4 Manual overdrive
Guide Price: £12,000 to £17,000
Manufacturer: Jaguar
First Registered: 1967
Model: MK 2 2.4 Manual overdrive
Registration No: HDW 794E
Mileometer: 52,900
Chassis No: 121269DN
MOT: 8 April 2020
Colour: Opalescent Silver Blue

A 1967 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 with All Synchromesh Manual Gearbox and Overdrive, entered as part of a deceased estate. The car was purchased and then lovingly restored over a number of years and has seen little use since. The car is described as being restored to a high standard whilst keeping the patina of age.

2023-02-22 08:03:28 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/23

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-mkii-24-8bE1R4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=3bd43fe4-7155-4988-bb7 ...

Auction description:

1967 Jaguar MkII Blue

Odometer 52,820 Miles

Engine size 2483

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Town Kilwinning

Location Scotland

Country United Kingdom

Presents very well 

A usable British classic 

Desirable manual model     

Lovely colour combination   

V5 is present                                                                                                                       

Registered 13th June 1967

Just four previous keepers

Original owners manual 

Selling due to downsizing collection

THE INTERIOR

Light blue/grey leather seats are in good condition with just a small amount of patina 

The door cards are in excellent condition, along with the wood-capped trims 

The burr walnut dashboard is excellent, with no apparent signs of cracking to the lacquered finish 

The instruments are in good condition, with just a small amount of tarnishing to the bezels, and they are reported to be working correctly

The odometer reads 52,820 miles and is thought to be original 

Switchgear all looks to be original and is reported by the vendor to be working

Original two-spoke steering wheel, there is a small slpit in the surround near the centre badge

Original radio

The rear seat is in good condition with a small amount of patina to the leather 

Dark blue carpets compliment the light seats, and it is in good condition, but it would benefit from a clean 

Headlining has no sagging

Inside the boot is clean and tidy

There is a tool kit present

The spare wheel is missing 

THE EXTERIOR

Fully resprayed in Light Blue Metallic

Restored several years ago by a previous keeper

Headlights and indicators are in good order with no damage to the lenses

The chrome headlight surrounds are in good condition with no tarnishing

The grille is also in excellent condition, along with the front bumpers

Looking down the sides of the MKII Jaguar, the door gaps appear to be equal 

There are no dings or dents to point out

A few minor age-related scratches and chips are present

Windows are in good condition with no excessive scratches 

The window seals appear to be in good order with no real perishing to them 

The rear light units have no splits or cracks

There is a small dent in the rear lower valance which has taken the paint off, but could quite easily be touched in 

The rear bumper is like the front and in excellent condition, along with the boot handle

There is some light surface corrosion to the underside in places. The majority of the floor looks like it has been protected with a stone guard-type product

The wire wheels have recently been fitted, there is some light tarnishing, but they should polish up nicely

Fitted with period-looking tyres which have a good amount of tread remaining

THE MECHANICS

2.4 litre straight-six

Four-speed manual gearbox

Starts without hesitation

The vendor reports the car drives as it should, with no untoward noises coming from the transmission, and the gear change is smooth

Overdrive is fitted

 No untoward noises are reported to come from either corner of the car 

The brakes are said to bring the Jaguar to a halt in a straight line with no juddering through the pedal

The engine bay presents well, with no leaks spotted from the top

Twin Solex carburettors 

A slight damp patch on the gearbox was spotted, but no oil was dripping