1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Sports Saloon

Registration no. LFF 810 Chassis no. 205245DN

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*The Jaguar MkII in its ultimate specification
*Present ownership since 2007
*Engine rebuilt in 2011/2012
*Running gear overhauled in 2014
*Body restoration and re-spray 2016
*Extensively campaigned and well maintained

Representing Jaguar's perennially popular Mk2 saloon in its ultimate 3.8-litre manual/overdrive specification, chassis number '205245DN' was delivered to Greenhill Motors via Henlys of London, and originally was finished in Opalescent Silver Grey with a red interior. The car's first owner was Robert Day Film Production Ltd of London SW14.

In December 1976, the car passed into the ownership of Cyril Humphries of Essex and by this time had been repainted Carmen Red. The Jaguar had three further owners, all in Essex, and in January 1996 was inspected by Cartwrights, being described as in first class condition, only requiring a handful of minor works to bring it to concours standard. It was then sold to Bespokes Classic Car Hire Ltd of Watford. In May 2001 a replacement engine (number 'ZA2643-8') was sourced from VSE and fitted, and in October 2004 the car was acquired from West Barn Classic Ltd by the Classic Car Club of London N1. The current vendor bought 'LFF 810' from Epping Motor Company in February 2007.

Since then the Jaguar has been extensively campaigned and enjoyed, as detailed in the vendor's fascinating personal log of all activities, maintenance work, expenditure and mileage totals (perusal recommended). Events attended and venues visited include the Goodwood Revival; Norwich Union Run; Circuit de Reims; Circuit Paul Armagnac, Nogaro; Circuit des Ramparts, Angoulême; Beaulieu Autoumble; and Brooklands. The car's most recent adventure involved an extended tour of France in September/October 2018, during which it covered 1,835 miles in three weeks with no problems apart from a couple of easily fixed fluid leaks.
The aforementioned log shows that 'LFF 810' has been maintained with no expense spared while in the vendor's long-term stewardship. Major works undertaken include an engine overhaul by marque specialist Alan Collins in the winter 2011/2012, and overhaul of the suspension, brakes, and steering by JD Classics in August 2014. JD Classics also fitted a pair of refurbished 2" SU HD8 carburettors, replacing the standard (and worn) 1¾" items, together with a suitably modified inlet manifold. In April 2016 extensive bodywork repairs and full re-spray were carried out by Splined Hub; bonnet louvres were cut at the same time, and the interior woodwork re-lacquered and veneer on dashboard panels replaced.

Described by the vendor as in generally good condition, this obviously much-loved Jaguar Mk2 is offered with a V5C document; bills relating to the 2016 restoration; and the aforementioned log.