1966 Mk II Opinions please
Discussion
Hello all,
I am after some advice/opinions on a RHD Mk II that I have seen for sale near to my home in Florida. I shall be entirely honest and say that I know nothing about Jags whatsoever. However, it is plain to see that the early Jags are fine looking machines and I admired them for some time.
This one claims to be a barn find and as such is being sold for just over $5,000. It is being sold off as an estate sale. It is a 1966 3.4 S and the owner says that it is in good condition with no obvious rust. Apparently it runs (despite not being used regularly for at least 7 years) and only the brakes will need immediate attention.
He says that everything in the car is original EXCEPT that in the early 1970s someone replaced the engine with a Ford 302. I do not know why anyone would do this,but there you go.
So, would you consider this car worthy of further investigation? Or would you advise against a Jag with a Ford engine? Are replacement engines available for these cars? Is putting a Jag engine back into it a viable option?
Any opinions appreciated.
Many thanks.
I am after some advice/opinions on a RHD Mk II that I have seen for sale near to my home in Florida. I shall be entirely honest and say that I know nothing about Jags whatsoever. However, it is plain to see that the early Jags are fine looking machines and I admired them for some time.
This one claims to be a barn find and as such is being sold for just over $5,000. It is being sold off as an estate sale. It is a 1966 3.4 S and the owner says that it is in good condition with no obvious rust. Apparently it runs (despite not being used regularly for at least 7 years) and only the brakes will need immediate attention.
He says that everything in the car is original EXCEPT that in the early 1970s someone replaced the engine with a Ford 302. I do not know why anyone would do this,but there you go.
So, would you consider this car worthy of further investigation? Or would you advise against a Jag with a Ford engine? Are replacement engines available for these cars? Is putting a Jag engine back into it a viable option?
Any opinions appreciated.
Many thanks.
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