1964 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Sedan

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Description

Our team of master craftsman are currently in the process of restoring this highly original, limited ownership, numbers-matching 1964 Jaguar MKII Sedan to that of our Show/Driver level, along with a number of performance and comfort upgrades. The restoration is comprehensive and complete. The Jaguar is an original California car that has always remained in the Western states, and proved to be a great core car example to restore, and our team was happy to oblige!

Features and Upgrades included:

• Air Conditioning
• 5-speed Transmission
• Sound Deadening (for a quieter ride)
• Alloy radiator
• Gear reduction starter
• New stainless steel exhaust system
• Blaupunkt period-correct push-button AM/FM Stereo
• Chrome Wire Wheels
• Wooden interior components completely restored

The team started the restoration process with a complete stripping down of the sedan to bare metal before placing it on a rotisserie, and having it’s metal finished, leaded, with all of the body parts fitted to the car and chrome. It was then prepared for primer, sealer, and the team is now getting ready to finish the MKII in an attractive coat of Metallic Silver, which will be complemented by a newly trimmed Dark Blue interior. Our technicians have completed rebuilding the MKII’s 3.8 liter engine, and will be running the engine on our test station before being installed to the car. The team will also be upgrading the MKII’s transmission to a 5-speed. Elsewhere in the restoration, our team is going through other systems of the sedan including its fuel, electrical, cooling, and hydraulic systems, while the car’s chrome will be re-plated where necessary. The MKII will also receive a completely new, custom-tailored, and fit interior in the correct materials by our master trimmer.

Please stay tuned to this page, as we will be providing timely updates on the restoration progress of this Jaguar. An mp4 pictorial video of the restoration process will accompany the car. Upon completion of the restoration this Jaguar MKII will be a great example to drive, show, and enjoy!

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 3.8 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 Mark II model was raced successfully in the European Touring Car Championship.