WINTER 2024  RESTORATION UPDATE

The restoration began with a complete teardown, stripping the car to bare metal and placing it on a rotisserie for precise metal finishing and leading. Every body panel and chrome component has been expertly fitted, and the car has been prepared for primer and sealer. Soon, it will receive a stunning Metallic Silver finish, which will be beautifully complemented by a newly trimmed Dark Blue interior crafted from premium materials by our master trimmer. Our technicians have rebuilt the 3.8-liter engine, which will undergo testing on our engine station before installation, and the original transmission is being upgraded to a modern 5-speed for improved drivability. We are also rebuilding and upgrading key systems, including the fuel, electrical, cooling, and hydraulic systems, while re-plating chrome components as needed to ensure the car’s brilliance matches its performance.

Our technicians have rebuilt the 3.8-liter engine, which will undergo testing on our engine station before installation, and the original transmission is being upgraded to a modern 5-speed for improved drivability. We are also rebuilding and upgrading key systems, including the fuel, electrical, cooling, and hydraulic systems, while re-plating chrome components as needed to ensure the car’s brilliance matches its performance.  

  The list of enhancements includes air conditioning, an alloy radiator with an auxiliary fan, sound-deadening materials for a quieter ride, a gear reduction starter, a stainless steel exhaust system, and a period-correct Retrosound stereo with Bluetooth functionality. The car will ride on chrome wire wheels equipped with five Vredestein tires, and its wooden interior components have been fully restored to their original beauty. This 1964 Jaguar Mark 2 represents the perfect blend of classic elegance and modern upgrades. Upon completion, it will be a magnificent example to drive, show, and enjoy. Stay tuned for progress updates and a special video documenting the entire restoration journey.     

JAGUAR MARK II   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.