For Sale: 1962 Jaguar Mark X in Glencoe, Illinois

1962 Jaguar Mk 10

Looks and drives great, especially with the replacement transmission!  Wood is gorgeous, upholstery is in excellent condition.  Complete original tool kit, spare, jack, lug spanner, A/C runs cold.  Owners Manual, complete Shop Manual and Parts List.  Custom car cover.

I was in Auburn, IN over the Labor Day weekend for the RM Auction, and a 1964 Mark 10, identical to mine, but with power windows, sold for $32,500.

I really love this car, but have to sell because we are moving and I don't have space for it in the new place.

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Car inspected by Roy Da Silva on Sep 10, 2017 

• Certified appraiser of the International Automotive Appraisal Association 2001 -2009 Member ID 1002190000

Here is his report:

The Jaguar Mark X (Mark ten), later renamed the Jaguar 420G, was British manufacturer Jaguar's top-of-the-range saloon car for a decade, from 1961 to 1970. The large, luxurious Mark X succeeded the Mark IX as the company's top saloon model, and was primarily aimed at the United States market. The company hoped to appeal to heads of state, diplomats and film stars. Introduced in the same year as Jaguar's iconic E-Type, the Mark X impressed with its technical specification and innovations. Contrary to its predecessors, the car featured integrated, unitary bodywork – the largest in the UK at the time, as well as independent rear suspension, unheard for early 1960's British luxury cars. Combined with the 3.8-liter, triple carburetor engine as fitted to the E-type, it gave Jaguar's flagship a top speed of 120 mph (193 km/h) and capable handling at less than half the price of the contemporary Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Despite press acclaim from both sides of the Atlantic, the Mark X never achieved its sales targets. When Jaguar decided to replace its entire saloon range with a single new model, the resulting XJ6 of 1968 used the Mark X as a template – albeit with a reduced size. This vehicle was purchase 14 years ago. It has a Heritage Certificate. There are original books and shop manuals. The car was original a Black exterior with Black leather which has been changed to red while under restoration. During his ownership there has been extensive work. The engine was completely rebuilt; the transmission was swapped out from a Borg Warner to an American unit.  The suspension was also reworked with new springs and shocks. This is a solid good running driver of the predecessor of the very successful XJ 6

Body:  Very good. The paint job appears mostly original and is showing its age. There are areas where rust is coming through. Places such as lower doors [update 7/17/18 - doors have been repaired!] and engine cowling are rusting. The body lines are straight.  All body gaps are tight and well aligned.  The vehicle glass is all correct and scratch free. Trim is in very condition. Chrome is in very good condition without scratches. Trunk is in very good condition. The vehicle retains the original tool kit. Trunk carpets are well preserved. An original spare and jack are present.

Frame & Suspension: Very good. The undercarriage shows some normal road grime commensurate with its age and mileage. A stainless steel exhaust system was present.  Tires are radials mounted on steel wheels with hubcaps. Both are in good condition.   The front and rear brakes are disc. Stock shocks are retained.

Engine: Very good. The engine compartment is totally stock.  All the proper brackets, stickers and wires are used.  The ignition is stock.  The manifolds are stock. The transmission is a replacement unit by Johns Cars.

Interior: Very good.  The dashboard is in like new condition. The gauges are in excellent condition. All the switches and other controls are in excellent condition. The wood work was completely refurbished. The bucket seats and surfaces show some normal wear. The carpets are in very good condition. The door panels are in good condition.  Doorjambs are in fair condition.

---------------------------End of ReportVIN:  350090BW

Body No:  Z001271

Date Built:  14 Feb 1962

First Owner:  R.F. Epsen, California

Bought At:  Kruse Auctions – owner shown as Leith Buick Pontiac GMC, Wendell NC

Date:  9/2/01

Previous Owner to Leith may have been Gene Wood (there is a Kar Kolors body shop in NC, Gene Wood is the customer contact person) – car was shown in the Sep 19, 1998 Concours d'Elegance & Gatsby Gala, Benefit for Arthritis Foundation.

Major Repair History Summary

All repairs performed by Dave Shaid, Imports Unlimited, Highland Park, IL  Listed with newest work first.

3/12/15

• replace headliner
• leather wrap steering wheel
• re-veneer interior wood
• install radio
• replace BW transmission with 700 R4 and custom fitted to body and chassis
• rebuild all brakes

5/22/08

• drain and flush fuel tanks
• replace in-tank fuel pumps with in-line electronic pumps
• replace steering box and shaft, custom fit

8/24/07

• rebuild rear suspension

10/25/06

• rebuild engine

1/24/06

• install custom alloy radiator

2005

• install stainless steel exhaust system
• upgrade a/c compressor

2004

• rebuild heater box

2002

• replace 5" headlamps with UK style 7" headlamps

Full disclosure:  

• Heater box works great for heat, but lets hot air in when vents are opened