1962 Jaguar MK II 3.4 Sedan

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Description

(SOLD) This car is for sale as a Classic Showcase restoration, equal to our driver/show-driver/show restoration levels. Please see our restoration page for further information. This MK II example is in project condition and is mostly complete. It has a 3.4L engine and a 4 speed transmission. Some of the features are steel wheels w/ spats, factory driving lights, motif badge bar, the original AM/FM SW/MW period correct radio with a period correct amplifier under the driver’s seat. Front grill needs repair or replacement. The car has a replacement head. Car was originally painted in Old English White, suede green interior. All wood is present, hardware is mostly complete, instrument panel and gauges are complete. Minor rust in various area of the body but easily repairable, overall the car is a great candidate for any level restoration.

History

Adhering to William Lyons' maxim of "grace, pace and space", the Mark II was a beautiful, fast and capable saloon car. It came with a 2.4 L, 3.4 L or 3.8 L Jaguar XK6 engine. The 3.4 is similar to the unit used in the 3.8 E-Type (XKE), having a different inlet manifold and carburetion (two SUs versus three on the E-Type in Europe) and therefore 30 bhp less. The head of the six cylinder engine in the E-Type was also different with its "straight port" layout as opposed to the slightly curved ports of the Mark II. The 2.4 was fitted with twin Solexes, of which three were used in US spec 3.4s and 3.8s in order to meet smog emissions legislation. This reduced power output over the equivalent SU carbureted examples. The Mark II model was raced successfully in the European Touring Car Championship.