2014-09-10 16:17:34 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/14:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21907/lot/225/

Auction description:
Lot 225
1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-Litre 'Vicarage' Sports Saloon
Registration no. 410 NAL
Chassis no. 208190DN
Engine no. LC2159-8
£45,000 - 55,000
US$ 73,000 - 89,000
Auction 21907:
Goodwood Revival
The car offered here has been recreated by the Vicarage Classic Car Company, one of the foremost exponents of upgraded Mk2 Jaguars, the original conversion being carried out for a Mr Sue of Hong Kong in 1988/1989 at a total cost of circa £43,557. Vicarage's schedule of works lists several improvements in addition to their 'Standard Specification' for the 3.8-litre Mk2. These include: an oil cooler; Kenlowe electric cooling fan; XJ-S type rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance; improved suspension; electric sunroof; air conditioning; electric windows; central locking; Daimler Vanden Plas front seats; and fully trimmed luggage compartment. Mr Sue also got Vicarage to fit a top-of-the-range Nakamichi sound system. There are numerous invoices and items of correspondence on file between Vicarage and the owner.

When Mr Sue emigrated to Canada, the Jaguar came with him and was converted to left-hand drive (see bills on files for work done in Canada). The car subsequently returned to the UK (circa 1997) and was purchased from Vicarage by the current vendor in 2000. It was converted back to right-hand drive and fitted with five-speed Getrag manual gearbox in 2008. However, this work was not completed to the vendor's high standards and was re-done by marque specialists Classic Motor Cars Ltd of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. There are invoices for this on file totalling circa £3,240 plus many issued subsequently by CMC for other works. Also of note is a bill for a partial re-spray by SB Auto Body Repairs in 2013 costing circa £3,164.

Finished in British Racing Green with off-white leather interior, this extensively upgraded and highly desirable 'modern classic' is offered with the aforementioned bills, dating letter, current MoT/tax and V5 registration document.

2014-09-14 18:11:39 | pauls writes:

Sold for £48,300 (US$ 78,404) inc. premium