WITHDRAWN BY ORDER OF SOLICITORS 1966 Jaguar MkII 2,483cc. R...

Estimate

£8,000 - £10,000

WITHDRAWN BY ORDER OF SOLICITORS
1966 Jaguar MkII 2,483cc. Registration number GUA 933D. Car number 120131DN. Body number H052750. Engine number BJ 6263-8. Gearbox number (believed) JCN 3359.
One of the most readily recognised cars of the 1960s, thanks in part to countless appearances in films and on television, Jaguar's seminal Mk2 saloon set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts.
A development of the Mk1, the Jaguar Mk2 was introduced in October 1959. Slimmer windscreen pillars and deeper side windows greatly enlarged the cabin's glass area, while the deletion of its predecessor's rear wheel spats enabled the rear track to be widened, increasing roll resistance and stability. Otherwise, the running gear remained much as before, with independent front suspension by wishbones and coil springs, leaf-sprung live rear axle and disc brakes on all four wheels.
Although ultimately not as fast as its larger-engined 3.4- and 3.8-litre siblings, the 2.4-litre Mk2 possesses all the style and refinement associated with Jaguar's classic saloon, while cruising comfortably in present-day traffic on motorways. Cheaper to insure, the '2.4' is also capable of delivering superior fuel consumption - an important consideration these days, even for classic cars - particularly when equipped with overdrive transmission, as is the case with this example.
GUA, finished in Sherwood green with green seats and carpet, was fully restored by our deceased vendor c.2000/2003 when he received confirmation from the Jaguars Enthusiast's Club of the registration number. It is matching body and engine numbers and is registered although it has not been driven for a while. The level of the restoration appears to be very good and it is believed to have been his favourite car.
Sold with the Jaguar letter, and a copy of a 2011 MOT at 75,184 miles