1964 Jaguar Mark 2 2.4

We are delighted to be able to offer this lovely old Jaguar MKII with the
economical 2.4-litre engine. A genuine right-hand-drive car, it was supplied
new to Page Motors of Epsom on the 3 rd of February 1964. Its first owner was
a H. E. Fincham of Leatherhead in Surrey, and the car still wears its original
registration number of BPA729B.

An older restoration from the early 1990s, the work appears to have been
done to a good standard as it is holding up very well indeed. In the care of the
current owner for the past five years, it is showing just seven previous
keepers across the past 55 years.

Now in need of a little TLC, this is going to be a very cost-effective way for the
Jaguar enthusiast to get behind the wheel of one of the firm’s most
accomplished and desirable models.

The red coachwork is in a good condition, with an absence of serious dents,
dings and other significant damage. The flanks are free of ripples too, and the
shutlines are impressively tight for a car of this era. The paint looks good from
a distance but is a little flat in places although a decent T-Cut might tidy it up
as an interim measure.

There are some stonechips of course, plus some chipping and wear to the
some areas such as the rear edge of the bonnet. There also looks to be some
rust starting on the sills in the door apertures, and the bottom of the driver’s
door shows some minor bubbling.

The underneath of the doors look like they could do with some preventative
work in the near future too, but that’s a job for tomorrow rather than today,
save for the front passenger’s door, which needs catching sooner rather than
later if the problem isn‘t to get worse.

The solid red colour should make paint matching fairly straightforward if the
new owner decides to go for localised repairs rather than a full respray.

The exterior chromework is good with only very light pitting and we suspect that a day with an old rag and some Autosol would remove the worst of it. Perfectionists might like to have it rechromed, but that’s very much a job that falls into the nice-to-do category rather than an essential one.

Fitted with wire wheels, which are in good condition and have three-eared
spinners to retain them, the tyres are Michelin on the front and Kumho on the
rear.

The red interior is utterly glorious, being a riot of brightly coloured leather and
beautifully varnished wood. The front seats are good, with only the driver’s
side showing any real wear – and even this is confined to slight sagging rather
than anything so vulgar as rips, tears and other damage. The creasing it does
show is minimal and can be put down as a developing patina rather than
anything that needs rectification.

The rear seats are in a very good condition being plump and firm and free of
wear. There looks to be some mould on the left-hand side squab, but that
should clean off easily without leaving a mark.

The matching door cards, with their Art Deco-esque padding, are similarly
good and evoke memories of a kinder, gentle period in our country’s history.
The headlining is still taut and free of damage.

The matching red carpets are good too, although some of them would benefit
from being shampooed. Of more significance, the floor pans beneath them
appear solid and free of rust and corrosion.

But, for all the appeal of the lovely red leather seats and matching trim, the
dashboard is the real star of the show. With lashing of wooden veneer trim, all
of which is in a very good condition including the vulnerable dash top, it reeks
of 1960’s class.

The centre of the dashboard has four dials that show oil pressure, water
temperature, battery amps and the fuel level, while a row of toggle switches,
which have been beautifully labelled, sit underneath the gauges.

A modern radio-cassette/CD multi-changer controller headunit has been fitted
to accompany the CD multi-changer in the boot.

Speaking of which, the boot floor is clean and looks to be free of rust, and the spare is a
proper wire wheel. The original toolkit is present too, although it does look like
a couple of the smaller tools might be missing.

By the way, the steering wheel shown in the photos is an incorrect one and
the correct steering wheel will be fitted before the auction ends.

Fitted with the 2.4-litre, straight-six engine mated to a four-speed manual
gearbox with overdrive on the top gear, the owner has used it for the
Goodwood Revival and the Silverstone Classic and tells us that it “runs well.”
He is honest enough to point out that the synchromesh is weak on 2nd and 3rd
gear, and the detent on 1st gear is weak; enthusiasts will know that this is a
common problem with the Moss gearbox and it wasn’t great, even when the
cars were new. We don’t think it is anything to worry about as long as you
take your time changing gear.

The car has had a recent clutch, waterpump and radiator, and the ignition
system has been upgraded to a modern electronic system. It has also had
new springs on each corner.

The engine bay itself is neat and tidy, although if it were ours we’d be tempted
to tidy up some of the wiring on the left-hand side; it looks to have been
professionally installed but tucking it away would smarten the underbonnet
appearance at no cost.

The underside looks to be solid and protected with a decent coat of
underseal. Some localised repairs to it have been carried out over the years,
most recently in August 2013; please see the attached invoices for details.

The online MOT history shows nothing of concern whatsoever and the car
comes with a number of expired MOT certificates plus a sheaf of invoices and
bills to confirm the work that has been done to it. The MOT certificate itself
runs out in October 2020.

It also comes with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace
Certificate confirming its original build specification of Opalescent Silver Grey
with a red interior. It also comes with its original ‘Operating, Maintenance and
Service Handbook’.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will
find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has
been maintained to a good standard. (Apologies for the duplicated records, by
the way…)

The mileage that is shown is not accurate, and we suspect that this is due to a
change of speedometer at some point in its life, so please don’t rely on the
mileage being accurate when you are setting your bids.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would
encourage – then please contact the owner to arrange an appointment.

The Jaguar will need some bodywork in the near future but it should be limited
in scope and the non-metallic colour should make paint matching easy.

That’s the bad news. The good is that it is a reliable and solid car, albeit one
that would benefit from a programme of rolling restoration. The work that does
need doing could be easily accomplished on a DIY basis in the knowledge
that every little job is adding value to the finished car.

Which brings us to how much we think it will sell for. In its current condition,
we think it’ll fetch between £8,000 and £12,000, which we think is good value
and a much lower sum than you’d need to find to get behind the wheel of the
3.4-litre or 3.8-litre car that everyone thinks they want.

Because, even the 2.4-litre gives sprightly performance and, let’s face it,
you’re not going to be using it as a getaway car, are you?

Viewing is always encouraged, and this car can be seen near Salisbury in
Wiltshire; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at
the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in
the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

If needed, please remember we have a network of trusted suppliers we work
with regularly and can recommend: Classic & Sportscar Finance for purchase-
financing, Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car, AnyVan for
transporting it, and Footman James for classic car insurance.

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classic cars over the years for our personal use…) we are fallible, and our
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