1965 Jaguar Mk II

This specific Mark 2 is the 3.4L version. The 3.4L inline-six makes roughly 210hp. The Mark 2 received a number of upgrades following the end of the Mark 1’s production. Vision out of the car was drastically improved by increasing the amount of glass in the cabin by a whopping 18%. The radiator grill was reshaped and all lights on the car became larger and thus were repositioned. New heating systems were implemented, and the improved instrument cluster introduced with the Mark 2 became the standard layout for all Jaguar cars until 1973. Mechanically, front suspension geometry was rearranged to raise the roll center and the rear track was widened. Four-wheel disc brakes became standard, with power steering and automatic transmissions becoming optional upgrades.

This Mark 2 is finished in an excellent shade of gun metal gray. The driver door appears to mismatch the rest of the car, and the passenger side has become a bit weathered over the years. The rear driver’s side door has a bullet hole in it, although the story behind that appears to have been lost over the years. The weather stripping all around the car has aged, cracks in the rubber are visible in several areas. The exterior of this car has accrued some imperfections of the years, but for a car approaching sixty years old, it's in fantastic condition.

The interior to this Mark 2 has been well loved and well used. The dashboard and wooden dash pad are in fantastic shape, as are the steering wheel and center console. The carpets could benefit from a deep cleaning, although they don’t appear to have any damage such as tears or holes. There is wear to be seen in all of the seats. The family dogs seem to be the culprits for most of the imperfections around the interior, primarily the rear bench, and any chips in the wood along the door panels. The passenger seat is in the best condition, but it too shows creasing. However, the business end of this interior has been well maintained. No one ever put their feet up on the dash in this car, that much is obvious.

Based on the condition of this vehicle, it is likely safe to assume there is minor surface corrosion underneath the car.

This car has great documentation, due largely in part to the fact that this car is single family owned. The car was purchased in England as a left hand drive vehicle, and was then shipped to the buyer's home in Fresno, California. It remained in garage storage for most of its life, notably being used during that time primarily for going back and forth to church on Sundays. Documents available include maintenance history and several registration cards, some dating all the way back to the 1960s. There is an excellent maintenance sheet that documents all work done on the car from 2010 to 2018 which includes addressing several leaks in 2013, and extensive brake work in 2018. The owner reports that the fog lights need addressing, and they still start the car up once a week to take it around the block and keep it in proper running order.

This Jaguar Mark 2 makes for a great beginner project. Light restoration is the only thing needed to get this car back to show condition. Mechanically sound, the vehicle just needs some work on the inside and some touching up in the paint. The Mark 2 is a fantastic and charming British sports saloon. This specific example has been well loved by its family for the past fifty years, and that family is now ready to hand their joy off to a new family that'll make their own lifelong memories with the car.

We are happy to offer this vehicle with an estimate between $25,000 and $35,000.