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234959DN

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United KingdomVHK500E

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Record Creation: Entered on 18 September 2014.

 

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2014-09-17 21:12:32 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '12
classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php

Auction description:
Lot number 19
Hammer value £4,400
Description Jaguar MkII 3.8 MoD
Registration VHK 500E
Year 1967
Colour Gunmetal
Engine size 3,781 cc
Chassis No. 234959DN
Engine No. LE3431/8


First registered in May 1967, this particular car is one of the last of the desirable 'big bumper' models and benefits from the all-synchro manual overdrive gearbox that was introduced in 1964. It also has power steering and a heated rear windscreen. As the large history file reveals, the car was treated to a major restoration in the early 1980s and came second in a concours competition when the work was completed in around 1986.

In 1991 the car was taken off the road and put into storage where it was to remain until earlier this year. Unfortunately the roof of the warehouse in which the car was being stored collapsed some years ago and the car was left exposed to the elements. It has suffered considerable deterioration in the meantime and will now need a fair amount of restoration before it can be returned to the road.

On the plus side it is the most desirable of the MkII models and has the best gearbox and the bonus of power steering. The previous restoration was also done to a high standard so whoever takes it on will at least be starting from a fairly good base. The car comes with a large history file going back to the early 1980s (including a 3-page 'Motor' magazine road test of this very car in 1986) and a spare bonnet that is in very good condition. Altogether a worthwhile project that should keep someone out of mischief over the coming winter months.

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