2026-05-28 18:48:01 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/26

www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/jaguar/1963-jaguar-mkii-3-8-beacham-2/

Auction description:

1963 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 Beacham

Trade Classics - Online, UK 28 May - 11 June, 2026

Lot 3694

Arguably the UK’s Most Significant Beacham MKII | Matching-Numbers 3.8 Manual Overdrive | Original 1989 Beacham Paint & Chrome | Period Magazine Featured | VHS Build Film | £11k+ CMC Recommissioning

Mileage ~17,986 on clock

Transmission Manual

Engine 3.8-litre

Location Etchingham, East Sussex

Model MKII Beacham

Transmission Manual

First UK Reg. Date 07.03.1990

Colour Metallic Grey

Interior Colour Red

Interior Trim Leather / Wood

Chassis # 231439DN

Engine # LC7750-8

Matching #s Yes - See Jaguar Cards Export letter

Restored Yes

MOT Exempt

MOT Exempt Yes

Road Tax Exempt Yes

HPi Clear Yes - All Clear

Former Keepers 3

LHD or RHD RHD

Sale Type Private

Owned ~4 Years

Key Feature Rare Car

Vehicle Registration 4264 ED

This particular car is arguably the most significant Beacham MKII in the UK - understood to be the first UK-ordered Beacham MKII for UK delivery after being commissioned at the 1989 British Motor Show / NEC, with matching-numbers confirmation, original Beacham-era paint and chrome, period magazine coverage, Greg Beacham correspondence, VHS build footage and recent £11k+ CMC recommissioning.

Coming from almost four years with our vendor, this is not simply a restored MKII, nor is it a modernised restomod that has lost the spirit of the original car. It is a beautifully judged, period-built Beacham Jaguar: a car created to retain the grace, cabin atmosphere and visual integrity of a classic MKII, while discreetly improving the areas where the factory car could be made more usable, more precise and more reliable.

The Jaguar bodywork is in stunning condition and it's obvious that it's been really well cared for over its lifetime. Looking around the car, there are no major dings or dents that we noted on our visit.

Shut lines are visually equal and matching, as is the bonnet, and all doors. The bonnet and boot sections both opened and closed well.

There was a slight sign of micro blistering to the passenger lower quarter panel and the edge of the passenger side window, although we had to look very closely to spot these areas.

When we looked over the car, we didn't see any major visual signs of marks to the body panels. Overall, a lovely and unique car that has been respected through its life.

We've highlighted our observations in more detail through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take the time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

The car still wears its original 1989 Beacham paint and chrome, and is not a recently repainted car trying to look perfect for sale; it is a carefully preserved Beacham-built car that has survived in outstanding condition.

Finished in an elegant tone of metallic grey, this Jaguar has real presence on the road and looks every bit the timeless classic.

There were very minor signs of paint splitting around the passenger side indicator light noted, if we were being really picky.

Considering the car has been on the road for over ~60 years, the MKII showed very nicely indeed.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there yourself. Please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car to form your own opinion about the condition of the paint.

Glass and Trim

The windscreen shows well and all sections of glass look smart - during our visit, we didn't notice any chips or cracks.

Window seals look great and align with the overall condition of the car.

The roof shows in lovely condition and we noted no issues with the interior roof finish.

The body trim is in stunning shape, lights and lenses are in smart condition to the front and rear and badges reflect the same standard.

We've taken you around the car in greater detail in our exterior review video, please take the time to look over the video and see how the glass and trim look from different perspectives.

Red leather seats provide a great amount of support in the cabin. The seats show in lovely condition and we barely noted a mark on these, just plush leathers well set for comfortable journeys. The rear section again showed well, in line with the rest of the cabin and showing very nicely.

The carpets show well too without any concerns. Underneath the carpets, we didn't spot any issues.

Overall, a very impressive interior that's a lovely place to be.

We've captured high-resolution photos and a full interior video tour through the car. This covers off the angles inside the car for you to review and appreciate the condition of what's on offer here in our interior review section.

We took the car out on some local roads with Tim to get a better feel for what this vehicle is all about. During the drive, we ran through the motions, taking the MKII through the gears and getting an overview from Tim's perspective on how the car performs.

The engine is in excellent condition and Tim and the previous owner have had a lot of work done here. We cover these works further in the History and Paperwork section where the invoices / receipts are shown in the history file.

Suspension and Brakes

We noted no knocks, bangs or other issues from the suspension when we were driving, and it gave us no concerns in its performance or handling. There were no concerns looking over the underside of the Jaguar on our visit either.

The brakes felt to have no pull or vibrations that stood out to us when on the journey, and brought the car to a stop without a problem. Overall the car performed as to be expected with no concerns out on the road.

During current ownership, CMC fitted a discreet Bluetooth audio upgrade with hidden Focal components, DSP, and a concealed subwoofer, along with sympathetic speaker integration to preserve the cabin’s original look. Rear seat belts were also added as part of these works.

Additional Beacham upgrade features include: Bosch electric cooling fan, Lucas electronic distributor, upgraded brake servo, upgraded water pump / alternator / compressor belt arrangement, bonnet lock and ignition cut-out.

Air conditioning is fitted and working - a rare and highly desirable usability feature on a MKII, and very much in keeping with Beacham’s philosophy of creating the ultimate usable Jaguar saloon.

The seller reports that the car is fully functioning, including the switches, automatic choke and air-conditioning, with the recent specialist work and history file supporting its carefully maintained condition.