1963 Jaguar Other

4 Door

3.4

Overdrive

163278DN

Clear

Up for auction is a Jaguar Mk 2 RHD, which I started a restoration, but never completed. This is a great project for someone who has the skills and inclination to take over where I left off. This car was running and driving in the mid 90's, when i failed to put the sealing connector on the air cleaner manifold. The result produced gas, spark and oxygen all in the same area- yes, that combination producred and small engine fire. Since then, I have had the car repainted, at a significant cost. I also had the engine taken out, cleaned and repainted. It is now back in the car. The upholstery has been removed and replaced with genuine leather and is beautiful. I just redressed it with Connolley's Hyde Food.he gauges have alll been professionally rebuilt, The carberators have also been professionally rebuilt. Also going with this sale are two Lucas Fogranger lights. These lights were over $200 each to source, but necessary to a nice restoration. I also have had the bumers and front grill rechromed, but that was done over a decade ago. The engine has a modern spin on oil filter. I have the original exhaust, but it has been exposed to weather, so it probably will need replacing. A new wiring harness goes with the car also. I am selling this car under the market value and know it. However, I would like the parts and car to stay together and to be finished by someone who will enjoy it as a completed restoration someday. My loss is your gain! For those of you not familiar with the Mk II, here is a little history- Jaguar Mark 2, 240 and 340 Jaguar Mark 2, 3.4-Litre first registered 1962ManufacturerJaguar CarsAlso calledre-labelled Jaguar 240 & Jaguar 340 from September 1967Production1959–1967 83,976 (Mark 2) 1967–1969 7,234 (240 & 340)AssemblyCoventry, EnglandPredecessorJaguar Mark 1Successornot replaced so Jaguar XJ6ClassSports saloonBody style4-door saloonLayoutFR layoutEngine2,483 cc (2.5 L) XK I6 3,442 cc (3.4 L) XK I6 3,781 cc (3.8 L) XK I6 (until 1966)Wheelbase107 in (2,718 mm)Length180 in (4,572 mm)[1]Width67 in (1,702 mm)Height58 in (1,473 mm)Kerb weight3,174 lb (1,440 kg) 2.4 manual without overdriveThe Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium-sized saloon car built from late 1959[2] to 1967 by the Jaguar company in Coventry, England. For the last 12 months before announcement of the XJ6 they were re-labelled Jaguar 240 and Jaguar 340. The previous Jaguar 2.4 and 3.4 models made between 1955 and 1959 have been identified as Mark 1 Jaguars since Jaguar produced this Mark 2 model.[3] The XK engineAdhering to Sir William Lyons' maxim of "grace, pace and space", the Mark 2 was a beautiful, fast and capable saloon. It came with a 120 bhp (89 kW; 120 PS) 2,483 cubic centimetres (152 cu in), 210 bhp (160 kW; 210 PS) 3,442 cubic centimetres (210 cu in) or 220 bhp (160 kW; 220 PS) 3,781 cubic centimetres (231 cu in) Jaguar XK engine.[4] The 3.8 is similar to the unit used in the 3.8 E-Type (called XKE in the USA), having the same block, crank, connecting rods and pistons but different inlet manifold and carburation (two SUs versus three on the E-Type in Europe) and therefore 30 bhp (22 kW) less. The head of the six-cylinder engine in the Mark 2 had curved ports compared to the straight ports of the E-Type configuration. The 3.4- and 3.8-litre cars were fitted with twin SU HD6 carburettors and the 2.4 with twin Solex carburettors. BodyThe overall appearance of the car was transformed by an increase of 18% in cabin glass area greatly improving visibility. The car was re-engineered above the waistline. Slender front pillars allowed a wider windscreen and the rear window almost wrapped around to the enlarged side windows now with the familiar Jaguar D-shape above the back door and fully chromed frames for all the side windows. The radiator grille was amended and larger side, tail and fog lamps repositioned. Inside a new heating system was supplied and ducted to the rear compartment. There was a new better instrument layout.[5][6] ProductionMark 2, 1959 to 1967 83,976 Mark 2s were built, split as follows:[4]2.4 – 25,1733.4 – 28,6663.8 – 30,141 240 and 340 series, 1967 to 1969 total production 7,246 as follows:[4]240 – 4,446340 – 2,788380 – 12 (not a standard production option) The XJ6 was introduced in September 1968. Performance A 3.4-litre car with automatic transmission tested by The Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 119.9 mph (193.0 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.9 seconds. A touring fuel consumption of 19.0 miles per imperial gallon (14.9 L/100 km; 15.8 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1951 including taxes of £614.[1] A 3.8-litre car with the 220 bhp engine was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.5 seconds and could reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).[10][11][12] Motorsport The Mark 2 was raced successfully in the European Touring Car Championship. Influence on modern Jaguars The Mark 2's body lines, derived from the Mark 1, and overall layout proved sufficiently popular over time to provide an inspiration for the Jaguar S-Type introduced in 1999. Portrayal in mediaJaguar Mark 2 The Mark 2 gained a reputation as a capable car among criminals and law enforcement alike; the 3.8 Litre model being particularly fast with its 220 bhp (164 kW) engine driving the car from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.5 seconds and to a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) with enough room for five adults.[10][11][12] Popular as getaway cars, they were also employed by the Police to patrol British motorways. The Mark 2 is also well known as the car driven by fictional TV detective Inspector Morse played by John Thaw, although Morse's car was the least desirable version (with its 2.4 L engine, steel wheels and Everflex vinyl roof). It was often pushed into scenes with engine noises dubbed onto the soundtrack in post-production. In November 2005, the car used in the television series sold for more than £100,000 following a total ground-up rebuild (prior to this, in its recommissioned state in 2002 after coming out of storage, it had made £53,000 at auction – some £45,000 more than an equivalent without the history).[13] In the original novels by Colin Dexter, Morse had driven a Lancia but Thaw insisted on his character driving a British car in the television series. In the late 1980s, it also gained popularity as a popular character in the comedy show "Bread", written by Carla lane, drove a Mark 2. In the 1987 British film Withnail and I, a light-gray Mark 2 in very, very poor condition serves as the main transportation for the eponymous main characters failed trip to the English countryside. A red Mark 2 is prominently featured in the 2011 film The Hot Potato.[14] Jaguar Cars road and race car timelineType1940s1950s1960s1970s56789012345678901234567890123456789SportsXK120XK140XK150E-type S1E S2E-type S3XJ-SSaloonMark 1Mark 2, 240, 340S-TypeXJ-C420XJ6 S1XJ6 S2Mk IVMk VMk VIIMk VIIIMk IXMk X420GXJ12 S1XJ12 S2SupercarXKSSRacingC-TypeD-TypeE-TypeXJ13XJ-CXJ41 / XJ42OwnershipIndependentBMHBritish Leyland Rate this page Page ratings Current average ratings. So, while I hate to see this car go, it must. If I haven't found the time to finish this project in the last 15 years, chances other things will continue to be more of a priority in the future. You are responsible for the transportation to pick it up and it comes with several tubs of parts necessary for the restoration. I would suggest you use an enclosed trailer that would have room enough for the tubs of parts. You may pay bu Paypal, credit card, cash or certified bank check. Payment must clear prior to picking up the car. I am willing to store the car for up to a month, at no cost, if you are the successful bidder. The car is located at my home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you have questions, call me- Steve- 270-779-9871. Contains most key information