1961 Jaguar

Mk.II Sedan

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

P205780BW

Clear

Gasoline

LOW RESERVE-LOW RESERVE-LOW RESERVE-LOW RESERVE-LOW RESERVE-LO WE SELL WORLD WIDE! Another amazing barnfind: 1961 JAGUAR Mk.II aka.: Mark 2, Mark II FOR YOUR INFORMATION: I'm listing this car for a good friend who's a licensed car dealer, specializing in rare, classic and unusual cars. He doesn't do eBay so I listed this for him. I have inspected the car to give you the best possible description. I am an automotive engineer and have 40 years of experience with classic & foreign automobiles. Read what I found below! TITLE INFORMATION: clear PA title in hand THE BACKGROUND: Here are little bits of history for the folks not so familiar with the Jaguar Mk. The Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium sized saloon car built from 1959 to 1967 by the Jaguar company in Coventry, England, as successors to the Jaguar 2.4 and 3.4 models, manufactured between 1957 and 1959. These became known as the Jaguar Mark 1 after the introduction of the Mark 2 in 1959. Adhering 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 2.4 L, 210 bhp 3.4 L or 220 bhp 3.8 L Jaguar XK6 engine. The 3.8 is similar to the unit used in the 3.8 E-Type (XKE), having the same block, crank, connecting rods and pistons but different inlet manifold and carburetion (two SUs versus three on the E-Type in Europe) and therefore 30 bhp 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. For markets other than the US the 3.4 was fitted with twin SU carburettors and the 2.4 with twin Solexes, but three Solexes were used in US spec 3.4s and 3.8s in order to meet SMOG emissions legislation. This reduced power output over the equivalent SU carburetted examples. The Daimler 2.5 litre engine was fitted to the Daimler 250 derivative of the Mark 2 (In European markets known as the Daimler 2.5-V8 then Daimler V8-250), having first been used in the Daimler SP250 sports car (the SP250 was originally known as the Daimler Dart but "Dart" was a trademark of Dodge and had to be dropped by Daimler under threat of legal action.) The aluminium alloy Daimler engine was lighter than the cast iron block Jaguar sixes, therefore reducing the mass over the front wheels and hence reducing understeer compared to the XK-powered versions under hard cornering. These models were recognisable by the characteristic Daimler wavy fluting incorporated in the chrome grille instead of the Jaguar badge and figurine. The Mark 2 was discontinued in September 1967 and replaced by the 240 and 340, so named to distinguish them from the old 2.4 and 3.4 which, as noted above, became known as the Mark 1 following the introduction of the Mark 2 in 1959. The Jaguar 240 and 340 were interim models to fill the gap until the introduction of the XJ6 in September 1968. The 340 was discontinued immediately but the 240 continued as a budget priced model until April 1969; its price of £1364 was only £20 more than the first 2.4 in 1956. (Eric Dymock, The Jaguar File, 3rd edition, 2004, Dove Publishing.) The economies of the new 240 and 340 models came at a cost - the leather upholstery was replaced by 'Ambla' leather-like material and slimmer, more economical front and rear bumpers were introduced. Other changes included the replacement of the front fog lamps with circular vents and optional fog lamps for the UK market. The sales price was reduced to compete with the Rover 2000 TC. The 240's performance was improved over the old 2.4 model by upgrading the 2.4's cylinder head and twin Solex carburettors to the straight port 'E-Type' head and twin SU carburettors. For the first time the 2.4 litre model could exceed 100 mph resulting in a slight sales resurgence. Production Mark 2, 1959 to 1967 83,976 Mark 2s were built, split as follows: 2.4 - 25,173 3.4 - 28,666 3.8 - 30,141 240 and 340 series, 1967 to 1969 total production 7,246 as follows: 240 - 4,446 340 - 2,788 380 - 12 (not a standard production option) Jaguar replaced the 240 and 340 with the XJ6 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. 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). 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 both the Jaguar S-Type introduced in 1999 and the smaller X-Type debuted in 2001. THE CONDITION: PLEASE NOTE: The mileage shown on the odometer may or may not be the original mileage, we simply don't know. Therefore, and in compliance with federal law for cars over 10 years old, the title will state 'EXEMPT FROM ODOMETER DISCLOSURE' Well, as you can see, this car could use a restoration! It is mostly complete and we did get the engine running by filled the float bowls with fresh gas. The stuff left in the tank would not burn, it's been in there toolong. So you'll got toget the tank flushed. The same 'stuff' was alsoin the fuel pump and sized it. They are rebuildable and kits are available. Of course, one could just buy one of those cheap (and very reliable) electric pumps sold at Auto Zone, Pep Boys or Advance Auto Parts. It all depends on how original you'd like to make her. As you can see, the car has the extremely rare and sought after 'WEBASTO' folding roof. Also, it has a very rare and valuable 'PHILLIPS' radio that looks like it might have been installed when the car was first sold in '61. As you can see in the pics, the body is pretty nice and there isn't much ruat other than on the surface. We put primer on any exposed spots to stop it from rusting. The rust issues with these cars are usually underneath, rails and floors. Not so on this one! I stuck my head onder both sides: no, the floors are healthy! A very good sign and huge saving of time and money when the restoration gets underway! All the brakes are there but they will need rebuilding. The automatic transmission is present and the selector lever moves thru all positions but there was no way to test it because of the non funktioning brakes. The interior is very nice and it seem to be the original vinyl that came in this car. I know that everybody thinks that all jaguars had leather seats but that is not true. Especially in Europe, they used vinyl, partly to keep the price down. All the glass is good. The wood needs some refinishing/re-veneering but it's all there. We are missing the right taillight lens and left mirror, that's about all that's missing! Again folks, this car is VERY RESTORABLE and and it won't take much to do it! Since the saying goes, 'a picture tells more than a thousand words', I've included lots of them! Please pay attention, there's a lot of detail to be seen! Please remember, what you see is what you get! Please e-mail any and all questions you might have! I'll post the answers to the auction for everyone to see (so don't put your e-mail address or phone number in the message!) YOU ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR RIGHT HER IN PLYMOUTH, PA (Luzerne County) Just let us know a day or 2 in advance! THE VERDICT: Even though the Jaguar Mark II isn't the rarest of Jags, the Webasto roof equiped ones are! This particular car will make for an easy, relatively inexpensive project. These cars are fun to drive and have started to get more and more attention from restorers and collectors. There are not toomany out there that are as solid as this one! We will keep the reserve ultra low and put a very sensible buy-it-now price on it. I think she's worth a lot more than the B-I-N but this isn't my call! So go ahead and grab her! Please ask questions early so I can answer them in time before the auction ends....I urge you to check my feedback and read my 'about me' page (just click on the 'me' link on top). VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS! THE LEGAL MUMBO-JUMBO: PARAGRAPH I Warranty Information AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed,written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. PARAGRAPH II By placing a bid in this auction you're entering a legal binding contract, agree to our terms & conditions and decleor that you are at least 18 years of age. PARAGRAPH III Sold as is/where is. Cost of title, tax, registration & transportation is full responsibility of the winning bidder. Read more transportation details & options below! Bidders with 0 or less then 97% positive feedback must contact us BEFORE placing a bid. A $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours, the remaining balance no later then 7 days of auction end. THE TRANSPORT: This sale is a 'Where is' deal, the seller does not provide transportation! However, you can have the vehicle delivered thru an independent shipper which we will be more than happy to work with. We have shipped cars all over the US, Europe, Australia and Asia with no problems ever! Please e-mail for more info and a quote. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK!