2016-08-02 13:34:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/16
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Auction description;
1961 Jaguar Mk. II Saloon (3.4 litre)
Registration 744 VPE
Chassis Number 156356
Engine Number KG.9797-8
Odometer reading 83,000 miles
Estimate £18,000 - £22,000

Finished in the lovely original period colour scheme of pearl grey with a contrasting red interior, this fine example was purchased new via Coombs and Sons of Guilford by R.F.H. Porter on 12th August 1961 as detailed by the original order form in the car's file. According to the document, it was fitted with a badge bar, wind-up radio aerial and reclining seats. The current owner purchased the car in 1988 from Colin Richards who used it as a second car. The owner informs us the engine is 9/10 with interior, transmission and paintwork all 8/10 and so represents a fine example all round having had extensive work carried out by K & N Classics of Bosham in 2011-2012.

The car is accompanied by an original operating, maintenance and service booklet and distributor booklet all in its original plastic wallet. Various bills for sundry items accompany the car plus bills from Jaguar specialist's Classis Car Electrical Services in Chichester dating from 2010 detailing work carried out including amongst others the refitting of front lamps, clean-up of interior switches, remove fuel pump and clean, strip and clean fuel filter and a general tidy-up totalling over £1,000. Later in 2011, a full carpet set was fitted with underfelt, the leather seats were removed and treated with leather food while the dash board was completely removed and varnished totalling over £2,000.Further documentation includes an original Shell Lubrication booklet; supplied with a good history file and presented in its original and desirable colour scheme, this Mk.II is indeed a fine example.

2016-11-21 04:28:12 | pauls writes:

Not sold

2023-01-30 08:20:32 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/23

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1961-jaguar-mkii-34-mod-4aPEEn_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=3bd43fe4-7155-4988-bb7 ...

Auction description:

1961 Jaguar MKII

Odometer 74,104 Miles

Engine size 3442

Seller Type Private

Town Emsworth

Location Hampshire

Country United Kingdom

 Highly original MkII with matching numbers 

 Just three owners from new

 Very low mileage since 1988

 Original registration

 Overdrive

 First registered on the 14th August 1961

 Purchased from Coombs & Sons, Guildford

 Original order form

 Original Manufacturer’s Warranty

 Owner’s Handbook

 Coombs service records

 Old parts invoices and parts catalogue

 Maintenance invoices from three local specialists (2010-2018)

 Up to date V5

 Last (exempt) ’Pass’ MOT was carried out in February 2019

 Untaxed (exempt)

THE INTERIOR

 Classic luxury interior

 Restored walnut veneer dash and door capping’s in 2011

 Agreeable leather upholstery although driver’s seat requires attention

 Excellent steering wheel, Smiths and Lucas instrumentation

 Switchgear in good condition

 No known electrical faults

 Motorola radio

 Nice door trims with some damage on driver’s arm rest

 New carpet set in 2011

 The headlining is a little moth-eaten

 The luggage compartment paintwork is scratched but sound

 A spare wheel and original jack are present but no tool kit

THE EXTERIOR

 The Pearl Grey coachwork is generally in good condition

 Offside rear door has been repainted and doesn’t quite match

 Coombs Style real wheel spats

 Nice straight bodywork with no apparent dents or dings

 A couple areas of bubbling and corrosion on front wings

 Some lower body deterioration around the door bottoms and sill areas 

 Shiny brightwork and trim with a pleasing degree of patina

 The window glass is clear and in good condition

 Presentable lighting and nice badges

 Some visible corrosion underneath - see photos and online MOT records

 Painted steel wheels and chrome hubcaps in nice condition

 Older Pirelli tyres with cracks to the sidewalls

THE MECHANICS

Original looking engine compartment commensurate with its age

Legendary Jaguar 3,442 cc straight-six twin-cam

Healthy oil pressure reportedly around 40-45 psi when warm 

4-speed transmission with overdrive

Invoices for general servicing from 2010-2018

Vin number in-situ

Brakes need attention

The last MOT was carried out in 2019 at 73,977 miles and noted some ‘Monitor and repair if necessary’ advisories pertaining to some corrosion, perished tyres, play in steering ball joints and worn rear disc brakes - take a look at the full MOT records online.

Last fired-up in July 2022, this Jaguar should start and run well, but due to the lack of recent use, it will be advisable to inspect the mechanicals thoroughly, with the brakes needing attention before driving it.