1962 Jaguar MK2 3.4

An example of the mid-range 3.4-litre (3442cc) variant, this Jaguar Mark ll MOD (Manual with Overdrive) is understood to have been built around 1961-62 and then spent much of its life in South Africa, returning to the UK in 1990.

Over the last five or six years it has been the subject of extensive restoration both inside and out, including a full engine-out respray and has been mostly used as a wedding car since.

Since 2014, the car has been owned and operated by Weybridge Classic Wedding Cars, a trading name of Charles Russell Classic Cars and sister company to The Motor Garage who are selling the car.

Finished in Cream, the paintwork on this Mk2 looks recent and very good. There are a few things here and there - such as a handful of stone chips on the nose but little else to find fault with in the paint.

The bodywork too appears in good order, fairly straight with panel gaps and shutlines probably better than you’d expect on a British classic.

The chromed brightwork around the car is in fair to good condition; mostly lightly pitted but it all looks original and doesn’t let down the overall appearance of the car which is rather pleasing.

The original 15-inch wire wheels are chromed and in a fair condition, one rather rustier than the others, and have new Radar Dimax Classic tyres on the fronts and older Avon CR3Bs on the rears.

The red leather upholstery and carpeting (with insulating underlay) has clearly been renewed in recent years, looking immaculate and intact save for a small catch on the rear of the passenger seatback. The wooden dash doesn’t show much age either but the interior appears true to originality.

The large diameter black plastic steering wheel with horn bar is of the original type and hasn’t been replaced with a more sporty, wood-rimmed Moto-Lita as so many have. The dash appears free of any modern additions and is replete with characteristic Smiths dials and toggle switches.

The grey seatbelts up front look recent too but again don’t scream “modern” and the headlining seems clean and taut. Overall, the cabin looks a very nice place to be, front and back although the Mk2 wasn’t known for much legroom in the rear.

Under the bonnet, the tapered engine bay still has room for the famous XK engine and space to get your hands in and around it for maintenance. All looks clean and tidy and a number of the ancillaries like the ignition coil and wiring look newly replaced. The bonnet lid too appears tidy and free of rust.

Underneath the car there’s a little surface rust across some of the suspension components but nothing that caused any concern to the recent MOT tester. A few of the mechanicals visible underneath actually appear new or newly refurbished, so clearly this car has been looked after.

In the boot, the metalwork is in immaculate condition with not a speck of rust to be seen. The boot lining looks fairly recent and covers a space which holds a full size spare wire wheel with Kumho tyre. The boot lid also seems in very good order.

We understand that a good deal of restorative work has been done over the last six years and there are invoices totalling around £1,700 from Jaguar specialist Barny Jones of Farnham from early in that time. The other evidence we have is that the huge laundry list of defects and advisories on the 2014 MOT have all now gone away.

The work included:

- Fuel system overhaul and renewal

- Brake system overhaul

- Suspension overhaul

- Ignition system renewal

- Wiring loom repairs

- Welding

- Screenwash pump and wipers

The car has a current MOT valid until June 2021 and there were no advisories given by the tester - amazing for a nearly sixty year old car.

Neither the engine-out respray nor interior restoration have much in the way of documentation but they were carried out under direction of The Motor Garage who are now selling the car.

The Mk2 is with the vendor in Larkhill near Salisbury and they’d welcome any personal inspection or call. Use the ‘Contact Seller’ option to make an appointment and take a closer look at this magnificent Jaguar.

As can be seen in the video, the 3.4-litre XK engine starts and runs well, giving a slightly fruity exhaust note when revved. The car reportedly drives and handles nicely too and is as much at home driving sedately to be seen or hustling to get away. The overdrive makes it usable for cruising on motorways too.

Mk2s are always popular, thanks in part to their starring roles in TV and film but also due to their power and usability. This example is tidy and pretty strong both aesthetically and mechanically but isn’t over-restored like so many out there. We think this authenticity will fetch it between £16,000 and £22,000.

Whatever you plan on using it for, a Jaguar Mk2 on wire wheels painted cream with a red interior will always turn heads and this one is pretty much ready to go and do exactly that.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Larkhill near Salisbury; 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, Footman James for classic car insurance Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car and AnyVan for transporting it.

This vehicle is not with us at The Market’s HQ near Abingdon, which means we have had to rely on the owner’s description of it, in conjunction with the photographs you see here, to compile the listing.

With this in mind, we would encourage potential bidders to contact the owner themselves and arrange to view the car in person, or to arrange a dedicated video call in which they can view the car virtually and ask questions.

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Also, localised paint repairs are common with collectable and classic cars and if they have been professionally carried out then they may be impossible to detect, even if we see the car in person. So, unless we state otherwise, please assume that this vehicle may have had remedial bodywork at some point in its life.

Additionally, please note that most of the videos on our site have been recorded using simple cameras which often result in 'average' sound quality; in particular, engines and exhausts notes can sound a little different to how they are in reality.

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