1965 JAGUAR MKII 3.4

KEY FACTS

• A well-preserved example of the classic sports saloon, in a desirable specification, and benefiting from a very recent service.
• It is powered by the 3.4-litre Jaguar XK6 straight-six engine, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox with original overdrive.
• The car has benefited from regular maintenance since 2005, though has only covered around 700 miles over the last five years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This MkII is now finished in period-correct Indigo Blue with dark blue leather upholstery. While the body colour is believed to have been changed, the appearance of the leather seat covers suggests they are mostly original.
• It features stainless steel sill plates, wire wheels and factory power steering, along with a Moto-Lita steering wheel and wood veneers in the cabin.
• Its original owner’s manual, toolkit and steering wheel will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its Indigo Blue paintwork is in good condition, though the vendor has reported a number of minor blemishes. There are some small paint blisters at the bottom of the doors, along with some peeling on the nearside front sidelight housing, a blemish on the offside front wing, and a scuff to the offside rear.
• Some similar small blisters can be seen on the offside of the front bumper support, and a small chip is visible in the chrome bumper trim.
• Inside, the leather has a time-earned ‘patina’ from age. There is a split in the driver’s backrest, and various creasing and surface cracks throughout, but it is eminently usable as-is. The rear seat cushion appears to have been partially repaired.
• The interior wood trim pieces have been replaced with newly veneered items from Classical Dash Ltd.
• The analogue clock, the glovebox lamp and one of the cabin lights are currently inoperative, but there are no other known faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 23 July 2021 at 81,543 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in September 2021 at 81,543 miles, where technicians at Project Shop Ltd in Bicester replaced the engine oil, filters, coolant, gearbox oil, brake fluid, rear axle oil, clutch, windscreen washer pump, the power steering pipework and fluid, and the front end of the wiring harness.
• The ignition components were serviced, and the horn, lights and overdrive system were repaired. New ethanol-proof fuel lines were also installed.
• The suspension system was completely removed, allowing for the fitment of all new bushes, joints, suspension links and mounts. The suspension, axle and front subframe were also media blasted and painted.
• A previous service took place in July 2018 at Birks Motorworks Ltd in Oxfordshire, comprising of new engine oil and filter, and attention to the rear brakes including the fitment of copper lines.
• New front fog ranger lamps have been fitted during the vendor’s ownership, along with a reconditioned brake servo and slave cylinder.

SUMMARY

This Jaguar MkII is a good example of the iconic 1960s sports saloon, which has been little use in recent years, but which has been kept in sound mechanical condition. It is now ready to stretch its legs on the open road again, and could be the ideal companion for taking to various car shows and events.

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