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Highlights

Presents beautifully
Very clean example, in good condition
Prime candidate for a light interior restoration

The Appeal

The Jaguar MkII is nothing if not an infamous automobile. Famous for being the getaway car of choice for London’s gangsters in its time, this model escaped that life to spend time in France. Having been well cared for ever since hitting the road in 1961, it still presents in great overall condition today.

A very clean chassis topped with a stunning coat of paint, the interior does show some signs of wear and tear. Certainly far from disrepair, one can easily jump behind the wheel as it is and enjoy its wonderous straight-six and raw handling.

But it also presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a light winter restoration project. Indeed, the interior upholstery would make for a small job that will be ready for the return to sunny spring next year.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1961
Odometer reads 20,000km
Many invoices from Jaguar Marseille throughout the years
Interior wood trim believed to have been refurbished
Purchased by the current owner in 2021
Well cared for throughout its life
Current government technical inspection valid until 2025

The Interior

Nice interior specification
Grey leather and wood trim pair well
Wood rimmed steering wheel presents nicely
Dashboard looks to be in good shape
Wood trim believed to have been refurbished prior to current ownership
Chrome handles and fixtures all shine well
Everything inside the car works as it should according to the vendor
Some wear to the rear seat bench, but no major damage

The Exterior

Jaguar MkII design looks excellent, iconic piece of automotive design
Finished in a great, dark silver
Paintwork is believed to be its original coat, still presents beautifully
Chrome details throughout the exterior shine well
Bodywork looks straight and mostly free of imperfections
Vendor points out the car’s great exterior visual condition
No signs of fogging in the lights
Chrome wire wheels look to be in fantastic condition
Fresh front tyres
Underside is very clean, very little corrosion

The Mechanics

2.4-litre straight-six, 120hp
4-speed manual gearbox + overdrive
Engine bay looks to be in good shape
Well cared for example
Lots of work done throughout its life
Drives well according to the vendor
Starts easily, as one would expect
New battery fitted by the current owner
The car does not have power steering
Easy to drive at normal speeds nonetheless

Summary

Presenting in fantastic condition, this 1961 Jaguar MkII truly is a looker. A subtle silver paint colour paired with chrome details fits the model perfectly whilst the straight-six under the bonnet does enough to power this saloon. The interior upholstery may well have seen better days. But that does not mean its current owner cannot enjoy the model for the last few months of sun before getting to work.

An excellent proposition for any Jaguar fan looking for a taste of the 1960s saloon, or one in search of a light restoration for the winter months.

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