1961 MK2 Jaguar ... (SOLD)

The Jaguar Mark 2 built by Jaguar in Coventry, England was and still is a highly regarded sports saloon. Whether as a proper TV star in the hands of Inspector Morse or on race and rally circuits around the world, the Jaguar Mk. 11 certainly developed a reputation in line with Jaguars advertising slogan - Grace . . . Space . . . Pace. The Mk2 was and still is a fast and capable saloon.

In fact, here in Australia, Bob Jane won the 1962 and 1963 Australian Touring Car Championship driving a 3.8 litre Mk2 and an automatic Mk2 tested by Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 119.9 mph (193.0 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.9 seconds.

For sale is a 1961 Jaguar Mk2 with 3.4 Ltr 210 bhp engine and factory manual Moss 4 speed gearbox with overdrive. The car was originally sold in the UK and was imported into New Zealand in the 1970s and then imported to Australia in 1982.

It had been laid up for a period of 25 years and was recommissioned by the current owner who purchased the car 3 years ago and undertook a full respray in Regency red as a tribute to the famous Inspector Morse Jag.

The Jaguar also received new carpet, clutch, fuel pump and battery. The leather interior & polished timber is all original and although there is some wear to the drivers seat the rest of the interior is in exceptional condition for its age.

The Jaguar still has the original electrical system including the ignition harness. The car has covered a genuine 42,800 miles which is confirmed by the documentation that accompanies the vehicle.

The Mk2 is riding on steel wheels with standard hubcaps and dress rims with excellent tyres. In the boot is an excellent spare and original tool kit. The car also includes a period correct picnic basket with everything you need for a proper English luncheon. Even a bottle of wine is supplied.

The brakes, suspension, exhaust are all in excellent condition and the car still features all the original Jaguar badging.

The vehicle is currently on club registration. Located in Ipswich, Qld. This is a proper sophisticated classic car ready to be enjoyed as a daily driver or club car. (AMCS Ref. 5646)

If you wish AMCS will gladly arrange a video tour of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door freight delivery anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.