2013-03-31 10:17:52 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 2/13
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1965-jaguar-34-mkii

Auction description:
Race Retro & Classic Car Sale
1965 Jaguar 3.4 MKII
Lot No.: 273
Registration: EDT 599C
Chassis Number: P168824BW
Engine Number: KJ7047-8
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3442
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Estimate (£): 12,000 - 16,000
Sold for (£): 12,650

MkII Jaguars don't come any better than this particular example, finished in Masons black and trimmed much as a gentleman's club would be, this Jaguar's interior is clad with red leather and plenty of timber. The interior hide is original and has patinated nicely over the years. This Jaguar looks spot on sitting on those beautiful wire wheels. This really is as good as it could get, or is it? Actually in this case no, because it gets better! We are informed by the vendor that this particular car previously belonged to a prominent titled owner who whilst not in the limelight nowadays certainly was in the 70s and 80s. The vendor also informs us of bills totalling just under £1500 in parts alone whilst in his careful ownership.

Externally all the bright work is in superb fettle and the panel fit is excellent throughout. The black paintwork has a deep lustre shine and only goes to emphasise those sweeping lines and makes a superb example of the restrained old world elegance and poise that this car represents. Under bonnet appearance is good with everything looking both clean and fresh; the vendor informs us that the cylinder heads have been overhauled along with various other minor replacements to ensure it should give excellent service. It fires into life readily and sounds great, with a subdued and discreet exhaust burble.

Power delivery is smooth and can be easily provoked into a spirited sprint from low revs, the brakes are firm, pulling up straight and well and true which all adds to a superb driving experience with this majestic Jaguar. It's raffish and menacing and embodies everything that Sir William Lyons wanted the MkII Jaguar to be, yet still embodies his guiding principles of 'grace, space and pace'. It is supplied with a fresh MOT so this car is ready to be enjoyed for the 2013 summer.

2013-10-26 15:51:57 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 11/13
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1965-jaguar-34-mkii-

Auction description:
NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
1965 Jaguar 3.4 MKII
Lot No.: TBA
Registration: EDT 599C
Chassis Number: P168824-BW
Engine Number: KJ7047-8
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3442
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Estimate (£): 11,000 - 15,000

Otherwise same as above.