
Toby Wilson
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LOT 132
1961 Jaguar Mk2 Uprated to 3.8-Litre Registration no. 6737 PE Chassis no. 109702DN
Vendor Score Total: 90/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 23/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 5
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 19/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 4
To view a video of this lot please click here Please note the original engine and axle will need to be collected from the vendor post sale. Please note the vendor has provided further information regarding the car's engine rebuild specification and details on its history: Original Buff Log Book which shows 2nd owner from May 1967 Original service book showing 11 'Coombs' services. Original delivery satisfaction note signed by Coombs with original manufacturer's warranty. Also of note is the radio guarantee and the original Coombs tax disc holder. The comprehensive history file shows invoices from new and that it was sent for restoration in May 2006 and finished in May 2007. Engine Details The 3.8 engine was rebuilt with a chemically cleaned cylinder block and fitted with new core plugs. Reground crankshaft which had its brass plugs removed to clean oil ways. Bores were honed with new pistons and rings fitted. Cylinder head was stripped and rebuilt with all new valve guides and exhaust valves. The engine was fitted with a high capacity oil pump, new timing chain, alloy flywheel with a diaphragm clutch. Hi Torque starter motor, electronic distributor, six branch stainless steel sports exhaust system and an alloy radiator with new hoses. Fitted with power rack and pinion steering and a 3.7 limited slip diff, competition shock absorbers, stiffer front road springs and competition road wheels.














































































































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