Description
The Jaguar 2. 4 was the first post-war small Jaguar and in many ways still the most significant.
Powered by a small bore XK engine, it was the first Jag to use a modern monocoque construction and started a range that became the mainstay of the company, selling in large numbers and attracting a younger clientele.
Originally known just as the 2. 4 and 3. 4, this range later became referred to as the MK1 in 1960 after the MK2 was launched a year earlier. Although most enthusiasts regard the MK2 as the Jaguar to have, the MK1 was a revelation in its day. They’re very similar to the MK2 – indeed there’s more purity to the design and style. And let’s face it, they’re different and a lot rarer than the MK2!
ABOUT THIS CAR
Heritage Certificate Available
Restored - very straight body clean of rust with excellent paintwork.
Interior - upholstery, carpets in very good condition - most beautiful woodwork.
White wall tires.
Mechanically sound - Car drives beautifully.
MK1s are pretty hard to find due to their rarity and are still valued less than a MK2, but the gap is closing as an increasing number of cat lovers are seeing the MK1 in a new light.
The burning question is how does a MK1 compare to the MK2?
Well, while they both handled reasonably well for their time, things have changed enormously in over half a century. Driven appropriately, the Mk1 can be extremely rewarding in its own right with adequate performance, even though the 2. 4 was deemed sluggish by Jaguar once the meatier 3. 4 arrived on the scene.
The MK1 is almost as refined as the its successor on the move and the sight of that handsome XK-style, four-spoked Bluemell steering wheel and centered instruments is enough to woo any MK2 die-hard.
Great cars - Great value - Great investment like any 60's Jag. Our view is that finding the right MK1 will take time and dedication but because of its rarity, this will be a car to keep in the knowledge that it will appreciate far more than its more popular MK2 relative.
If you’ve been hankering after a MK2, then just try the original first – you may well prefer it.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
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