Adhering to Sire William Lyons maxim of "grace, pace and space",
the Mark 2 was a beautiful, fast and capable Saloon.
The Mark II gained a reputation as a capable car among criminals
and law enforcement alike; the 3.8 Liter model being particularly
fast with its 220 bhp engine driving the car from 0-60 mph (97
km/h) in 8.5 seconds and to a top speed of 125 mph with enough room
for five adults. Popular as getaway cars, they were also employed
by the police to patrol British motorways. They were also raced
successfully in the European Touring Car Championship.
The Mark II's body lines, derived from the Mark I, and overall
layout proved sufficiently popular over time to provide an
inspiration for both the Jaguar S-Type introduced in 1999 and the
smaller X-Type debuted in 2001.
This matching numbers Mark 2 (Chassis P218126DN, Body S015160,
Engine LB6236-8) has only covered 822 miles after a exquisite
restoration. It offers a practical opportunity to travel in style
with your cohorts.
