2013-07-10 11:22:37 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/13
www.silverstoneauctions.com/jaguar-mk-ii-38-manual-overdrive

Auction description:
Silverstone Classic Sale
Jaguar Mk II 3.8 Manual overdrive
Lot No.: TBA
Registration: 488 HAJ
Chassis Number: 207440
Engine Number: LB3698-8
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3800
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Estimate (£): 35,000 - 45,000

This car was first registered in January 1962 and is a matching numbers car - complete with original engine and uprated "all synchro" gearbox. The numerous MOTs in the history file that accompanies the car seem to substantiate the 57,000 miles as accurate.

Excitingly it benefits from being maintained by, and recently restored by, M and C Wilkinson of Doncaster. They are one of the most highly respected family run Jaguar engineers and specialists in the country today, they have been responsible for the restoration and rebuilding of some very special exemplary period Jaguar road and race cars.

The car benefits from a recent comprehensive engine rebuild and a complete strip down to a bare shell. All the suspension has been rebuilt with new springs and shock absorbers and the fuel tank and lines have been replaced. The brakes have been upgraded with new master cylinders, new servo, front Coopercraft calipers and a rear 'XJ' brake caliper conversion.

In addition to repainting the car in its original beautiful colour of Opalescent Blue, the interior has been re-trimmed by Suffolk and Turley in blue leather and a new headlining fitted. The remaining interior has been re-trimmed throughout complementing the dashboard which features re-veneered woodwork and a period 'Les Leston' steering wheel.

All the chrome work, excluding the window frames, have been freshly re-chromed with all bumpers and bright work triple chrome plated. All new body rubbers have been fitted and the engine finished off with a new stainless steel exhaust, new water hoses and a new uprated heater box. Finally, powder coated wire wheels and Jaguar handbooks finish the car off, leaving it ready for its new owner to drive and enjoy. Offering a rare and exciting classic driving opportunity from one of the best stables in the UK, it also offers great investment potential too.

2016-07-07 21:00:17 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 7/16
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1962-jaguar-mkii-38-manual-overdrive

Auction description:
The Silverstone Classic Sale 2016
1962 Jaguar Mk.II 3.8 Manual Overdrive
Lot No.: 532
Registration: 488 HAJ
Chassis Number: 207440
Engine Number: LB36938
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3800
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Estimate (£): 40,000 - 50,000

This striking Mk2 was first registered in January 1962 and has its original engine and gearbox although the latter has been uprated to 'all-synchro'. All the numbers match and the numerous MoT certificates and sundry invoices in the history file that accompanies the car seem to substantiate the indicated 58,679 miles as accurate.

In 2012, it was fully restored by M and C Wilkinson of Doncaster who are one of the most highly respected, family run Jaguar engineers and specialists in the country today and have been responsible for the restoration and rebuilding of some very special period Jaguar road and race cars.

The car was stripped to a bare shell and carefully prepared for several coats of fresh paint. At this point, the engine was comprehensively rebuilt and naturally everything was done that needed to be, to ensure the car ran well for many more miles. All the suspension was rebuilt with new springs and shock absorbers and the fuel tank and fuel lines were replaced. The brakes were upgraded with new master cylinders, new servo, 'Coopercraft' calipers in the front and an 'XJ' brake caliper conversion carried out at the rear.

When the mechanical restoration was complete, the car was repainted in its original beautiful colour of Opalescent Blue, and the interior was re-trimmed by Suffolk and Turley in Blue-Grey leather and a new headlining fitted. The remaining interior was trimmed and carpeted in Mid-Blue and the iconic Mk2 dashboard was freshly veneered as were the door cappings and picnic tables. The interior of this early-sixties Jaguar looks like a great place to be, and it's all delightfully set off by a period 'Les Leston' steering wheel.

Most of the chrome work, excluding the window frames, was re-plated and the bumpers and external brightwork, triple chrome plated. All new body rubbers were fitted and the engine finished off with a new stainless steel exhaust, new water hoses, and a new uprated heater box. Finally, the wire wheels were powder coated in an appropriate shade of blue.

Supplied with all its handbooks and a current MoT, this definitive classic is ready for a new owner to drive and enjoy.