LOT 615

1962 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4-Litre Saloon Registration no. 913 XVY Chassis no. A 153064 Engine no. KH18608

Sold for £21,850 inc. premium

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Lot 615

1962 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4-Litre Saloon

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|2 September 2023, 14:30 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1962 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4-Litre Saloon
Registration no. 913 XVY
Chassis no. A 153064
Engine no. KH18608

• Delivered new to South Africa in 'CKD' form
• Matching engine and chassis numbers
• Restored condition
• Later all-synchromesh overdrive gearbox

One of the most readily recognised cars of the 1960s, thanks in part to countless appearances in films and on television, Jaguar's seminal Mark 2 saloon set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts. A progressive development of the Mark 1, Jaguar's first unitary-construction saloon, the Mark 2 made its debut in October 1959. Slimmer windscreen pillars and deeper side windows greatly enlarged the Mark 2's glass area, and the deletion of its predecessor's full-sized rear wheel spats allowed the rear track to be widened, a move which increased roll resistance and stability.

Otherwise, running gear remained much the same as before, with independent front suspension by wishbones and coil springs, a leaf-sprung live rear axle and Dunlop servo-assisted disc brakes (optional at first on the Mark 1 but standard from November 1957) on all four wheels. A redesigned dashboard with speedometer and rev-counter ahead of the driver and the minor gauges grouped in the centre established Jaguar's layout for years to come. With the launch of the Mark 2 a version of the XK twin-camshaft six-cylinder engine became available for the first time in the company's medium-sized saloon. This is a 3.4-litre engined car. Mark 2 transmission options were either a four-speed manual or Borg-Warner automatic gearbox, an improved all-synchromesh version of the former being specified from 1965.

This matching-numbers example of Jaguar's ever-popular 3.4 Mark 2 saloon was originally supplied to South Africa in 'CKD' form in 1962. The Jaguar was fully restored some years ago to a very good, usable standard and has been fitted with a later all-synchromesh overdrive gearbox, as well as being converted to negative earth. Finished in dark metallic blue with a cream leather interior, the car is offered from a small private collection, its home for the last 11 years. The car comes with NOVA certification, taxes paid, and V5C registration certificate.

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The car is now UK registered with the registration mark 913 XVY.

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