Beschreibung:

The Jaguar Mk. II was a medium size saloon built from 1959 to 1967 as a successor to the 2.4 and 3.4 models, manufactured between 1957 and 1959, known as Jaguar Mk. 1. The Mark II was handsome, powerful and a good handling saloon which was offered with a choice of three six cylinder twin cam engines, 2.4 litre, 3.4 litre or 3.8 litre. The 3.8 unit used for the Mk. II was similar to the 3.8 E-Type unit having the same block, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons but different inlet manifold and carburetion, twin SU's instead of three on the European specification E-Type with 30bhp less as a result. The head of the six cylinder engine in the Mark 2 had curved ports compared to the straight ports of the E-Type. The Mk. II 3.8 litre is a quick car even by today's standards, the engine produced 220bhp and was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds and could reach a top speed of 125mph. Therefore when the car was new, it was unquestionably one of, if not the fastest, saloon cars on the planet. The Mk. 2 has enjoyed great success on track and can still be a very competitive historic race car. Raced by all the top drivers of the day including Graham Hill, Roy Salvadori and Michael Parkes the Mk. II was scored victories throughout saloon car races in the sixties and was also raced across Europe in the Tour De France and Monte Carlo rally. The car also gained a reputation as a capable 'getaway car' among the criminal underworld and the police also used them as motorway patrol cars. The Mk. II had seating for five adults and in 3.8 litre specification could outrun almost any other car on the road. The car on offer today was built in 1966 and is finished in Carmen red coachwork with a contrasting black leather interior. An original 3.8 litre car with manual transmission and overdrive, this car has the most desirable specification. Offered with a current MoT road test certificate, current road fun licence and a small history file. Recent works included the replacement of the radiator and water pump, new dynamo, carburettor overhaul, new battery and a new clutch. This competitively priced 3.8 Mk. II is a fantastic opportunity to own the most desirable Mk. II variant for an affordable price and represents a sound future investment.