2022-11-26 11:20:50 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/23

www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa084-lot-19430-1963-jaguar-mk2-3-8-saloon

Auction description:

Auctions Race Retro Classic and Competition Car Sale 2023, Saturday 25th February

Lot Number 414

An outstanding MK2, totally bespoke and created by one man as his vision of "the perfect MK2 Jaguar".

1963 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Saloon

Registration Number AAR579A

Chassis Number 222284DN

Transmission Manual

Body Colour Opalescent British Racing Green

GUIDE PRICE: £55,000 - £65,000

ODOMETER READING 30100 Miles

The fabulous 1963 3.8 on offer here has been through the hands of Noel De Block, Classic Car Service in Belgium, having been commissioned by an Irish client to be finished to his particular specification. Totally rebuilt from a bare shell, the Jaguar is now finished in Opalescent British Racing Green with Biscuit trim and has been extensively upgraded. An extensive list of these bespoke enhancements is available from our consignor. The 3.8-litre XK unit has been fully rebuilt with a heavy-duty crank - tuftrided and balanced, wide blade conrods, Series 3 XJ head with big valves suitable for unleaded, Kent J2 cams, stainless tubular manifolds and sports exhaust all mated to a Getrag 5-speed manual gearbox with modified running gear all built by Ron Beaty of Forward Engineering fame, providing the power and flexibility required to cope with modern traffic. Further upgrades includes rack and pinion power-assisted steering, an uprated braking system, electronic ignition, an alternator, oil cooler, enhanced cooling with a viscous fan and an enlarged radiator, and a limited-slip differential. The classic Mk2 interior has benefitted from electrically operated heated seats, an electric sunroof, central locking, tinted windows, superbly restored veneers, a full retrim in Connolly leather to an exceptional standard, a Moto-Lita wood-rim wheel, a Sony Jaguar Cassette car stereo and much more. Externally the car looks fabulous in Opalescent BRG with Coombs-style spats on the rear and chrome wire wheels. Every single modification and enhancement was carefully considered by our vendor before going ahead and this was truly a personal project. The restoration was completed in 1999 and the Jaguar has been used lightly since then.

The car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file detailing recent ownership and all completed works and its tool kit, jack and wheel hammer. A really lovely example of a timeless design with a desirable modern specification all tucked away inside the outstanding profile of this classic Jaguar saloon. Your inspection is invited and encouraged to appreciate the quality on offer.

Sold for: £43,250