2014-03-27 00:06:49 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/14
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1963-jaguar-mkii-38-auto

Auction description:
The Restoration Show Sale
1963 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Auto
Lot No.: TBA

Registration: ARF 385A
Chassis Number: P231142BW
Engine Number: LC72958
Number of cylinders: 8
CC: 3781
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Estimate (£): 16,000 - 20,000

We are informed by the vendor who has owned this superb Jaguar since 1984 that the current mileage is just under 84000 miles and that ARF 385A fires readily from cold and soon settles to an even tick over with a notable burble, on the move there's plenty of performance and excellent torque from the 3.8 litre engine, the transmission works perfectly and delivers seamless gear changes all the way through acceleration and the overdrive unit also works without fault.

This particular car has been the subject of continual maintenance and improvement over the years both bodily and mechanically and as such remains in very good order to this day. The paint has a deep shine, the doors still close with a satisfying clunk and the bright work is reported as being generally good, with only some light tarnishing to both the front and rear bumper.

'Nicely mellowed' would be a good description of the interior, this Jaguar's interior is clad with cream leather and plenty of timber. The interior hide is original and has patinated nicely over the years. This Jaguar looks spot on sitting on those beautiful wire wheels.

Under bonnet appearance is good with everything looking both clean and fresh; the vendor informs us that the cylinder heads have been overhauled along with various other minor replacements to ensure it should give excellent service. It fires into life readily and sounds great, with a subdued and discreet exhaust burble.

Power delivery is smooth and can be easily provoked into a spirited sprint from low revs, the brakes are firm, pulling up straight and true which all adds to a superb driving experience. It's raffish and menacing and retains everything that Sir William Lyons wanted the MkII Jaguar to be, yet still embodies his guiding principles of 'grace, space and pace'. It is supplied with a fresh MOT, original buff log book and history folder and 13 previous MOT certificates and is ready to be driven and enjoyed in equal measures.

2026-10-31 07:34:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/26

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1963-jaguar-mk2-3-8-rec17578-6-nec-1126

1963 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

Estimate £12,000 - £15,000

Classic Car Auctions - NEC Classic Motor Show, Birmingham, UK 15 November, 2026

Lot 368

Registration Number ARF 385A

Chassis Number P231142BW

Engine Number LC72958

Transmission Auto

Body Colour

Opalescent Maroon

Offered from the Birdingbury Collection, a carefully curated selection of six cars from a long-standing private Collection, this 1963 MK2 3.8-litre joined the collection in April 2014 and is excitingly offered without reserve

This rare automatic 3.8-litre presents beautifully in Opalescent Maroon over Beige hide enhanced by burr walnut veneers and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel

Serviced by renowned marque specialists XK Engineering shortly after purchase, the car has since been kept in long-term storage and used sparingly, under the care of Mortons Engineering

During the current ownership, Mortons' mechanical work has included a service, replacement front brake cylinders and brake hoses all round, new front ball joint boots and new rear tie rod and Panhard rod bushes. They also fixed a gearbox oil leak, tuned the carburettors and fitted a new distributor cap, plug leads and spark plugs

Structurally, the underside has been rust-treated and a new section welded into the front chassis cross member. The car has also received a full interior, exterior and under-bonnet detail and will benefit from a fresh MOT prior to the sale

Excitingly offered with no reserve, this is an appealing opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic British saloons of the 1960s, with the added appeal of the desirable 3.8-litre engine