2019-01-04 09:43:14 | jrf writes:

This car is currently for sale at Michael Sheehan's Ferraris-online.com

2020-03-12 08:32:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/20

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Auction description:

1960 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8 by Beacham

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - THE ELKHART COLLECTION 1 - 2 MAY 2020

Identification No. P216447BW

2020-08-06 08:24:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/20

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Auction description:

1960 Jaguar Mark 2 by Beacham

Lot Number 2188

$80,000 - $120,000

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - THE ELKHART COLLECTION 23 - 24 OCTOBER 2020 - Offered on Saturday

Chassis No. P 216447 BW

Body No. S 11108

Tastefully upgraded by Beacham Jaguar

Powered by a modern supercharged XKR V-8 engine

Upgraded AP Racing brakes and other modern performance equipment

Features air-conditioning, power amenities, and six-CD sound system

Vintage looks with modern comfort, convenience, and performance

An exquisite example of the Beacham-modified Mark 2

New Zealand’s Beacham Jaguar has earned a strong reputation for restoring and tastefully upgrading classic Jaguars, offering the aesthetics of the originals with modern safety and performance equipment. This beautifully presented Mark 2 is a splendid example of the firm’s quality work.

Originally completing assembly in March 1961, chassis no. P 216447 BW was finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with a red interior and equipped with wire wheels. Two months later the car was dispatched for retail to Jaguar Cars New York. In the early 2000s, the Mark 2 underwent a complete restoration at Beacham Jaguar. Numerous components from a modern Jaguar XKR were installed, including a supercharged all-aluminum 4-liter V-8 engine capable of developing 390 hp and 387 foot-pounds of torque. The engine was mated to a ZF five-speed transmission, while modern equipment such as a fully independent rear suspension, stainless-steel dual exhaust system, and AP Racing brakes were added. Performance was further bolstered with cooling louvers on the hood, cooling vent under the front bumper, modern electric fan, and a trunk-mounted battery.

The interior was fitted with new tan leather upholstery; power seats, windows, and mirrors; and modern air-conditioning. A restored walnut-veneer dashboard and center console were installed, along with a Jaguar-badged sound system with six-CD changer and a modern SRS airbag. The elegant coachwork was refinished in flamenco- red metallic paint, and wider chrome wire wheels were shod with Pirelli P6000 tires.

After completing modifications in 2004, the Mark 2 was acquired a year later by a California-based enthusiast who retained possession until 2018. The car remains in fresh condition, ready to be enjoyed on modern roads. An exceptional work of craftsmanship by Beacham, this beautiful Mark 2 is engineered to be experienced and would make a wonderful acquisition for any marque enthusiast.

Sold at $117,600

2026-09-18 17:26:03 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/26

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1960 Jaguar Mk II Custom by Beacham

Estimate US$100,000 - US$130,000

RM Sotheby's - Hershey, USA, 7 - 8 October, 2026

Lot 398

Offered from The Michael Leith Collection

Offered Without Reserve

Upgraded by Beacham Special Vehicles with modern underpinnings

Powered by a supercharged XKR V-8 engine

AP Racing brakes and other performance equipment enhance driving dynamics

Equipped with air conditioning, power amenities, and audio system with six-disc CD changer

Vintage looks with modern comfort, convenience, and performance

Chassis No. P 216447 BW

Body No. S 11108

Registration US Title

Location Hershey, Pennsylvania

Beacham Special Vehicles of Hastings, New Zealand, has been restoring and tastefully upgrading Jaguar Mark 2 Saloons since the late eighties. The world-renowned shop is known for preserving the model’s beautiful aesthetics while enhancing drivability, safety, and performance through well-engineered upgrades that address the Jaguar’s well-documented shortcomings and amplify its virtues. This beautifully presented Jaguar Mark 2 Saloon is a splendid example of Beacham’s work.

Completing production in March 1961, chassis P 216447 BW left Jaguar’s factory finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with a red interior and equipped with wire wheels. Two months later the car was dispatched to Jaguar Cars New York. In the early 2000s, Beacham Special Vehicles fully refurbished the Mark 2, augmenting it with numerous components from a modern Jaguar XKR, including its 4.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine, rated at 390 horsepower and 387 pound-feet of torque, mated to a ZF five-speed automatic transmission. Beacham upgraded the chassis with a fully independent rear suspension, stainless-steel dual exhaust system, and AP Racing brakes. Louvers on the hood, a vent under the front bumper, and a modern electric fan improved cooling capabilities, while the battery was relocated to the trunk.

The interior was fitted with new tan leather upholstery, power seats, power windows, power mirrors, modern gauges, and modern air conditioning. A restored walnut-veneer dashboard and center console were installed, along with a Jaguar-badged sound system with a six-disc CD changer and a modern steering wheel with airbag. The elegant coachwork was refinished in Flamenco-Red metallic paint, while wider chrome wire wheels were shod with Pirelli P6000 tires for improved traction.

The work was completed in 2004. The following year, a California-based enthusiast acquired the Mark 2 and kept it until 2018. It then briefly passed to another owner before entering The Michael Leith Collection, where it has been mechanically maintained and carefully preserved. With its modern underpinnings and amenities, this Mark 2 offers the timeless appeal of a classic British motoring icon with updated driving dynamics and comfort.