Jaguar Mark 2 - 1965 — 110,697 KM

• Complete restoration in 1993
• History available
• Good general condition

Our Jaguar Mark 2 was put into circulation on 8 April 1965. His country of origin is not known. She knows 4 owners, including 3 French. The current owner, French, purchased it on November 2, 2018.

This example is in very good general condition, thanks in particular to a complete reconstruction carried out by the specialist Vicarage in 1993 for more than 120,000€ of work. The red leather interior matches perfectly with the Midnight Blue exterior color. The chromes, rims, aluminum strips and the dashboard, as well as all the elements are in excellent condition.

Its mechanical functioning is irreproachable. The 3.8L XK engine developing 220 horsepower, combined with the Moss 5-speed manual gearbox, always delivers excellent sensations. Its maintenance was carried out at the specialized garage JPG Consulting in 2019 and then by a specialist in 2021. We have numerous invoices and history. A revision will be carried out for sale.

It should be noted the addition and modification of a few elements in addition to the basic equipment:

• Sunroof (dysfunction)
• Car radio
• Stainless steel exhaust line
• Assisted steering
• Electronic ignition
• Leather interior
• Carpet on the floor
• Alarm
• 5-speed gearbox
• Centralized locking
• Air conditioning
• Electric windows

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During 1952, Jaguar completed its move from Swallow Road to Browns Lane in Coventry. It was at this point that the Utah Project appeared. This project concerns the production of a new model, a hatchback with a single construction and an engine of approximately 2.5 liters. The choice of a unitary construction, rather than a separate chassis and body, is justified by an economic advantage and the possibility of reducing the final weight. The dimensions of the Utah Project were revealed: a wheelbase of 107.4 inches, a length of 181 inches, a width of 67 inches and a height of 57.5 inches. Similar in size to the MKVII hatchback, the Utah Project is however much lighter, with 1200 lbs saved.

Regarding the engine, Jaguar had to give its project an engine powerful enough to reach 100 mph. To do this, the Coventry firm tested a 2.0 L XK engine, which was too weak, as well as a 3.4 L engine in August 1952. However, another engine will do well. The 2.4 L XK uses a shorter block than the 3.4L, as well as Solex carburetors that develop 112 bhp at 5,750 rpm. The project was finally unveiled at the Earls Court Motor Show on 19 October 1955, under the official name Jaguar 2.4 liter. It was then produced in 2 versions, Standard and Special Equipment. Its test by the automotive magazines of the time revealed a top speed of around 102 mph, and the achievement of 0 to 60 mph in just 15 seconds. Despite the good performances, the 2.4 L engine is too fair for the American market, resulting from a necessary change in displacement. The larger 3.4 L engine requires, among other things, the installation of new radiators, a widening of the front fenders and a reinforcement of the suspensions to support the weight.

Its 1957 test by Motor Magazine revealed a top speed of 120 mph, much higher than the 2.4L version. The design by Sir Williams Lyon and the mechanical elements will benefit from some modifications from 1957 to 1959. The days of the Jaguar 2.4L and 3.4L were numbered, however, with the upcoming development of an MK2 version. Sir William Lyons revised the style of the car, especially in terms of the rear window pillars. This change and other styling touches, such as a new front grille, transformed the look of the car at minimal cost to Jaguar. The interior has been revised with new seats, a walnut dashboard and a more modern black steering wheel. The main mechanical modification consisted in installing a rear axle with a wider track, which improved handling at high speeds. The engine was chosen on the 3.8L XK, which appeared previously in the XK150 in 1958. It produced no less than 220 bhp at 5,500 rpm. The Jaguar MK2 was announced on October 2, 1959. This name led to the existence of an MK1 version, so the Jaguar 2.4L was renamed after the fact. The Mark 2 was produced from 1959 to 1967, with nearly 84,000 copies, including around 30,000 of the 3.8L version.

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