1961 JAGUAR 3.8 MK2 SALOON (with manual gearbox)
Riding on the success of the earlier Mark 1 2.4 and 3.4 sports saloons the Mark 2 Jaguar was launched in October 1959. The new model was an improvement over the earlier cars and became a great success for the marque. The cars fitted with the 3.8 litre variant of the XK straight six were, at the time the fastest four door cars available and achieved success in Motor Sport events across the world.
The “MKII” was increasingly popular given its ability to offer performance in comfort and remained in production until 1967. These medium sized saloon cars were designed and built with the adage of “Grace, Pace and Space” and they delivered on all three points.
This factory RHD example has had extensive improvements including a tuned “S” Type 3.8 engine with extractors, triple weber carburetors, and is mated with a durable 5 speed Supra gearbox. There are also suspension enhancements as well as interior upgrades with recently retrimmed interior (front seats believed to be Porsche) together with a later Jaguar console fitted. The car also comes with a spare set of Rims and tyres that are similar in appearance to the Dunlop racing wheels that graced many of the iconic Jaguar competition cars of the period.
This quintessential British Racing Green on Tan interior car represents an exceptional package that is brilliant to drive, if you are looking for a classic with some extra punch that you can enjoy on the road or track then this is your car.
This car is sold unregistered.
