1962 Jaguar MkII 3.8

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 40000 - 50000 Registration No: TSU 891 Chassis No: 203090 MOT: Exempt Exhaustively restored and uprated by JD ClassicsPresenting in excellent order, and in a stunning colour combinationThe 'holy grail' of MkII Jaguars; 3.8 litre, manual and overdrive!Purchased at auction for the collection and for the sum of �69,000Entered from The Loch Lomond Collection, made up of excellent examples of predominantly 1950s, '60s and '70s classics For many, the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the MkII was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the MkII was quick to dominate contemporary Saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants. Manufactured on the 13th January 1961, the MkII offered was supplied new by K.L.M Motors to the first owner, Mr Walter Fry of London, SE1. The 'holy grail' of MkII Jaguars; a 3.8-litre, manual and overdrive example, having left the factory in this configuration when new. Little further is known of the Jaguar's early history, other than it entered into the ownership of JD Classics, requiring restoration in 2003. Thereafter, fully restored and built to specification by JD Classics, whilst their recent reputation did take a very warranted hit through highly questionable dealings, before they went down an unscrupulous path, their restoration and upgrade work was simply leagues above the competition. To the untrained eye, a JD Classics MkII looks like any normal Jaguar, but this is anything but the case. With bigger disc brakes all round, power steering, upgraded wheels and tyres, drivetrain upgrades and interior upgrades such as adding a mechanically operated sunroof, which one wouldn�t know wasn�t OEM without prior knowledge, this MkII is simply stunning to look at, be in, and drive. The restored cars were far from cheaply priced upon completion from JD Classics, with an eye-watering figure being given to own one of these fantastic examples, but the age-old saying of �the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten� couldn�t be more relevant with this car. Resplendent in glorious Jaguar Opalescent Dark Green over a delightful Cream leather interior upholstery and high-quality wood trim, there are more recent maintenance invoices on file for c.�9,500 for attention to the brakes, electrics, fuel system, and servicing from JD. Purchased into The Loch Lomond Collection in 2023 from auction for a total of �69,000; The Loch Lomond Collection is made up of excellent examples of predominantly 1950s, '60s and '70s classics. Shortly before being purchased into the collection, the vendor employed M&C Wilkinson (having known Mike Wilkinson for a couple of decades) to fully appraise the car (with the report present in the history file), with them concluding that �the car is, in short, is a first class UK RHD matching numbers MkII restored to the highest of standards and we fully approved the car as the best money could buy�. The full report can be sent to any prospective buyers upon request. Further improved by M&C Wilkinson shortly after the vendor's purchase, the Jaguar received some �5,600 worth of expenditure. The MkII has seen very minimal use while in the collection, although it started readily and both ran and drove well during the recent photography session. Offered with a collection of previous MOTs, M&C Report, a copy of the JDHT Heritage Certificate, a Jaguar Service Handbook, and a current V5C document. The 'holy grail' of MkII Jaguars; a 3.8 litre, manual and overdrive example, not only is it in the best mechanical configuration, but the MkII is made even more desirable due to being a �home market� car! Priced at a fraction of what it cost from JD Classics, and from when it was purchased into the collection, this stunning Jaguar is very impressive, and we invite and encourage your close inspection in the metal to be appreciated for the quality that it is.