Richard Stafford
Senior Specialist, Head of Research
LOT 139
1968 Jaguar 340 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon Registration no. TOY 200F Chassis no. P.1.J-51571-BW Engine no. 7D57571-8
Sold for £19,550 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 139
Offered from the estate of the late Michael Turner
1968 Jaguar 340 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon
1968 Jaguar 340 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon
1968 Jaguar 340 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon
Registration no. TOY 200F
Chassis no. P.1.J-51571-BW
Engine no. 7D57571-8
Registration no. TOY 200F
Chassis no. P.1.J-51571-BW
Engine no. 7D57571-8
• Rare Jaguar model
• Manual transmission
• 4.2-litre engine and other upgrades
• Purchased by Michael Turner in 2001
• Resprayed and undersealed in 2003
Introduced in September 1967, the 2.4-litre 240 and 3.4-litre 340 were the ultimate developments of the immensely successful Jaguar Mark 2 sports saloon, which had set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts. Intended as new base models, the pair were barely distinguishable from each other and differed from the final Mark 2s by virtue of their Ambla upholstery (leather was now an option), slimmer bumpers and the absence of built-in fog lamps. Tested by Autosport magazine in 1968, an overdrive-equipped 340 reached 124mph, a figure only bettered marginally by the deleted 3.8-litre Mark 2. Although the 240 lasted - briefly - into the XJ6 era, the 340 was axed on the latter's introduction in September 1968 and thus is one of the rarest of the Jaguar Mark 2 family.
This Jaguar 340 saloon was purchased by Michael Turner from a UK auction in 2001. The chassis number's 'BW' suffix indicates that this car was manufactured with Borg Warner automatic transmission; however, a manual gearbox is in situ today. A previous owner fitted the 4.2-litre E-Type specification engine. A previous auction catalogue description (from when Michael purchased the car) lists lowered suspension; Koni adjustable shock absorbers to the front; Spax units to the rear; louvred bonnet; uprated front brake calipers; electric cooling fan; 72-spoke wire wheels; and a stainless steel exhaust system. It was also said that the radiator had been overhauled; the interior reupholstered; and the carpets renewed. In 2003 the Jaguar was treated to a full respray and full Waxoyl underseal (invoice on file). MoT certificates indicate that only 2,668 miles have been covered since 2006. The last MoT was issued in 2017 at 97,310 miles; only 114 miles have been covered since then. The car has not been used on the road for a few years and will require recommissioning before further use. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.
• Manual transmission
• 4.2-litre engine and other upgrades
• Purchased by Michael Turner in 2001
• Resprayed and undersealed in 2003
Introduced in September 1967, the 2.4-litre 240 and 3.4-litre 340 were the ultimate developments of the immensely successful Jaguar Mark 2 sports saloon, which had set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts. Intended as new base models, the pair were barely distinguishable from each other and differed from the final Mark 2s by virtue of their Ambla upholstery (leather was now an option), slimmer bumpers and the absence of built-in fog lamps. Tested by Autosport magazine in 1968, an overdrive-equipped 340 reached 124mph, a figure only bettered marginally by the deleted 3.8-litre Mark 2. Although the 240 lasted - briefly - into the XJ6 era, the 340 was axed on the latter's introduction in September 1968 and thus is one of the rarest of the Jaguar Mark 2 family.
This Jaguar 340 saloon was purchased by Michael Turner from a UK auction in 2001. The chassis number's 'BW' suffix indicates that this car was manufactured with Borg Warner automatic transmission; however, a manual gearbox is in situ today. A previous owner fitted the 4.2-litre E-Type specification engine. A previous auction catalogue description (from when Michael purchased the car) lists lowered suspension; Koni adjustable shock absorbers to the front; Spax units to the rear; louvred bonnet; uprated front brake calipers; electric cooling fan; 72-spoke wire wheels; and a stainless steel exhaust system. It was also said that the radiator had been overhauled; the interior reupholstered; and the carpets renewed. In 2003 the Jaguar was treated to a full respray and full Waxoyl underseal (invoice on file). MoT certificates indicate that only 2,668 miles have been covered since 2006. The last MoT was issued in 2017 at 97,310 miles; only 114 miles have been covered since then. The car has not been used on the road for a few years and will require recommissioning before further use. Offered with a V5C Registration Certificate.
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