Vehicle Description
-Pearl Grey with Black leather interior, Black carpeting, Highly
original, Triple carb 3.8 liter engine, 4-speed manual gearbox with
overdrive, 83,000 original miles, Webasto folding sunroof, Wire
wheels, Well-serviced over long-term ownership, 3-owners from
new.
Elegant and sporty, the 3.8 Mk 2 was one of the fastest four-door
saloons in its day. It was stunning to look at and exceptional to
drive. The 3.8 utilized a twin-carburetor variant of the engine for
the E-Type. It shared the same block, crank, connecting rods and
pistons. With 220bhp, the engine hauled the MK 2 to a top speed of
126mph. This example of the 3.8 Mk 2 has been uprated and fitted
with triple carburetors to match the E-type as well as a
synchromesh overdrive gearbox from a 420G. E-Type power in this
sporty saloon packs quite the vintage punch, it is great fun to
drive.
This Mk 2 was produced on March 28th, 1962 and sold through Jaguar
Cars, New York. Its first owner ordered the car specified with a
manual with overdrive, chrome wire wheels and a rare factory
Webasto sunroof, most have been converted after factory build and
do not have the aluminum sunroof frame as on this Mk2. Later, the
car was transferred to his daughter who kept the car in Connecticut
until 1987. A Londoner summering on the East End of Long Island
acquired the car in 1987 and stored it properly both in East
Hampton and in Connecticut depending on his travels. The Mk 2 was
used whenever he was in town.
With all service records during this long-term ownership since
1987, this Mk 2 always received proper maintenance and care
regardless of use. Anything and everything was serviced and
well-kept to ensure it was always in exceptional mechanical
condition. Further upgrades include a Harvey Bailey handling kit,
sound system, new headliner, new carpeting, E-Type wooden steering
wheel (original included), new tires, an alignment and a recent
full fluid service.
Having just three owners from new, this Mk 2 is in superb condition
throughout. All systems work as they should. A recent road test
attests its being in excellent mechanical condition and extremely
fun to drive, especially with his uprated handling kit and power
steering.
This Mk 2 includes its owner's handbook, original carburetors and
manifold, original steering wheel, original rear wheel spats,
original complete tool kit, spare wheel, jack, hammer, service
records and its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. This Mk 2
represents a great value for a collector or enthusiast seeking an
enjoyable and fun vintage Jaguar sports saloon.