Vehicle Description
This 1960 Jaguar Mark II is one of the great iconic European
sedans. After all, it blends old-world craftsmanship with features
built for pure driving pleasure. And you get it all for quite an
obtainable price.
There's no mistaking this for anything else but a Jaguar. The
design of this sedan (ok, saloon for the purists) is so iconic that
Jaguar even used it for its retro-style S-Type three decades later.
You can instantly understand why this is a legendary machine. The
design does amazing work with sheetmetal. While Detroit was
producing square-like cars with tailfins, this was going in the
exact opposite. There's a beautiful style line that starts above
the front bumper, curves up the fender, runs through the doors, and
doesn't stop until it reaches the rear bumper. That is true grace
and elegance. You see that everywhere in the design - from the
curved rear glass, to where the bumper dips to show off the
XK-inspired grille. And because this car is so complete, you have
great classic styling details, like whitewall tires, partially
skirted rear wheel arches, and the iconic Jaguar leaper leading the
way. That little disc brake badge in the middle of the rear bumper
is there to remind everyone that there was state-of-the-art
technology hiding within these elegant lines.
The silver exterior is a fine traditional British color, but what
really sets this car apart is the leather interior. It appears like
someone made an investment in this one later in life, because the
red is quite vibrant. So even from the outside it almost looks like
it's radiating from within. A proper Jaguar sedan has the right
balance of sporting and comfort. That's why you have bucket seats
up front that are exceptionally plush. The rear has good space, and
even a fold-down armrest for individual comfort. With plenty of
real wood on the doors and dash, the atmosphere will instantly
remind you why classic Jaguars are cherished. And the heater toggle
switches, starter button, and thin/grippy steering wheel is a nice
reminder of this car's sporting heritage.
Jaguar's inline-six is the true star of this car. The dual overhead
camshaft motor has been part of a legacy that's powerful enough to
win a Le Mans and smooth enough to be a staple of the XJ-series
into the 1990s. This is an upgraded unit - 4.2-liters being larger
than anything originally offered in the Mark II. It has that great
classic Jag look with the polished alloy head stretching through
the engine bay and twin SU carbs mounted on the side. This motor
fires up nicely and makes that unmistakable Jaguar tune. This was
built as an automatic transmission car, and the correct Borg Warner
three speed is still in place and shifting smoothly. So it has a
fine cruising nature. Plus, the four-wheel disc brakes give this
sedan a true handling and stopping advantage over the rest of the
'60s-classics out there.
A classic Jag sedan is rolling beauty with a sporting nature. So if
you love well-priced elegance, don't let this one slip away. Call
now!