2015-06-26 13:19:13 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/15
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Auction description:
Lot No. 1102
To be offered on Friday, July 17, 2015
Estimate: $ 80,000 - $100,000

The Mark II offered has recently been the recipient of extensive services including new suspension bushings, exhaust, U-joints, bearings, seals and a new fuel pump. The braking system, engine, hydraulics, carburetors and distributor have been rebuilt and a new aluminum radiator was added to ensure effective cooling. In addition to the mechanical servicing, the bumpers were rechromed, new carpet overlays with heel pads were added, and new tires were fitted.

The 3.8-liter, overdrive-equipped Mark II was a top-of-the-line car at the time and importantly, the patina and character of this example has been preserved instead of replaced. Much of the original wood, leather, and other finishes remain and present well. The black paint has been detailed, wet sanded and buffed to have an even shine throughout.

2015-07-26 11:40:54 | pauls writes:

1963 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon
Lot No. 1102
Auctioned on Friday, July 17, 2015

This vehicle is still for sale. If you are interested in making an offer, please contact one of Auctions America's Car Specialists

High Bid of $ 40,000

2015-10-13 18:18:44 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/451

Sellers description:
Current condition: SHOW-DRIVER
Performance: 3,781 cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine, 2 SU Carburetors
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Suspension: Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
Color exterior: Black
Color interior: Red
Features: Motorola All-Tranistor AM Radio
Mileage: 912 miles showing
Wheels: Chrome wire wheels
Tires: Pirelli 185SR15
Vin #: P218707DN
Engine #: LB7418-8
Gearbox #: 6BN55874
Other 1: Body #: 50163141

The ultimate iteration of the seminal Mark II model, this 3.8-liter overdrive-equipped example which has been very well cared for during its lifetime, exhibiting many original finishes throughout. Its matching-numbers original engine has been recently rebuilt. Since in Classic Showcases care this Mark II has undergone the following services: the under carriage was restored, new suspension bushings added, new exhaust, new U-joints, new bearings/seals /axles seals installed, replaced ball joints and A-arms, the braking system was rebuilt, the engine and hydraulic systems were completely rebuilt, rebuilt the carburetors and distributor, performed a tune up, added a new aluminum radiator, changed out the water hoses, added a new fuel pump, epoxy sealed the gas tank, added new carpet overlays in red British material with heel pads, it was shod with new tires, it was wet sanded and buffed to a lustrous shine, and it had the original bumpers and over riders re-chromed. This Mark II already had great interior wood and headliner. The minimum was done to the interior to keep the original patina intact, keeping with a very elegant look. It runs and drives well, and is outfitted with wire wheels, and has a perfect fit that still retains that great "click" shut noise. Accompanying the car is the original keys and a working original radio. With no rust, this is truly a very solid car. The MKII is truly a Jaguar icon and style leader of the 1960's, eclipsed only by the mighty E-Type in terms of stylistic recognition. Of all the MKI and MKII variants, it is the 3.8-liter, overdrive-equipped MKII cars such as this one that are at the top of the heap. Fine, largely unrestored examples such as this are rarely coming up for sale today, making this opportunity all the more special.