2006-12-14 23:02:29 | Lofty writes:

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"1962 JAGUAR MK2 3.8 LITRE

RESTORED TO A HIGH STANDARD IN 1999

Lot 5
Status SOLD
Estimate £4500 - 5500
Hammer Price £10750.00
Mileage 16681
Colour WHITE
Trim Colour RED
Chassis No 209726BW
Engine No LC9378
Registration 300 JAB
CC 3781
M.O.T DEC 2006
For many the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII was introduced in 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 Salisbury rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850cc! 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.
Finished in white with red leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in very good condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Reportedly the subject of a "total restoration completed in 1999 and 1,200 miles ago" during which it was presumably converted from automatic to manual transmission (its 'BW' chassis suffix typically denotes the factory fitment of a Borg-Warner self-shifter), this upgraded MK2 benefits from a "racing steering wheel" and "dummy burglar alarm" complete with flashing LED light (though, apparently its dashboard clock is not working). Sporting the distinctive registration number '300 JAB', it is offered for sale with Heritage Certificate, MOT certificate valid until December 7th 2006 and historic class (free) road tax until November 30th 2006."