2014-07-02 09:12:07 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/14
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Auction description:
Lot number 160
Estimate £16,500 - £19,500
Description Jaguar Mk2 3.8 Manual Overdrive
Registration JVC 91E
Year 1965
Colour British Racing Green
Engine size 3,781 cc
Chassis No. 234600DN
Engine No. LE3000/S

This Jaguar Mk2 has been owned by the same conscientious enthusiast for the last 29 years, during which time it has been in regular if light use, clocking up some 25,000 miles during that period. Looking purposeful with painted wire wheels to match the bodywork, the car is equipped with a full synchromesh manual gearbox and overdrive. The interior is finished in well cared-for green leather and sports a MotoLita steering wheel.

In 1989 the car underwent a major body refurbishment by Noll Farmer (ex-Vicarage Jaguar) at Knowbury. There is a comprehensive photographic record of the work. Further to this, the history file contains all invoices and receipts from June 1989 to the last service in November 2013 which was carried out by Charlie Smith of Ludlow. The car also retains all MOT certificates from March 1985.

A further history of the car while in the vendor's ownership can be found in the Jaguar Drivers Club magazine in January of this year. It includes details of all owners since June 1971 and all work carried out. Although not registered until May 1967 the car was actually built in 1965 and carries a Heritage Certificate authenticating its build date.

The Jaguar reportedly pulls 'strongly and effortlessly', though has always smoked a little on hard acceleration and briefly after idling. (This is mentioned in the JDC article). However, the owner has been advised to leave well alone since she goes so well. Taxed and MOTd until November, this lovely old Jag now just needs a caring new owner to enjoy and cherish it as much as the current one has these past three decades.