1963 Jaguar

⭕ THE SALE

This 1963 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Beacham is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Blending timeless Jaguar elegance with enhanced performance and Beacham refinement - a truly special classic sports saloon.

The Jaguar MKII Beacham represents a unique blend of classic British motoring heritage and expertly engineered refinement. Originally regarded as one of the finest sports saloons of its era, the Jaguar MKII became famous for its elegant styling, luxurious wood-and-leather interior.

With its powerful 3.8-litre engine - the most potent version offered - the Jaguar MKII 3.8 perfectly blended speed, comfort, and handling, earning a reputation as a favourite among enthusiasts, racing drivers, and even the British police during the 1960s.

This particular car is arguably the most significant Beacham MKII in the UK - understood to be the first UK-ordered Beacham MKII for UK delivery after being commissioned at the 1989 British Motor Show / NEC, with matching-numbers confirmation, original Beacham-era paint and chrome, period magazine coverage, Greg Beacham correspondence, VHS build footage and recent £11k+ CMC recommissioning.

The car has been enhanced by Beacham, the renowned New Zealand based specialist known for re-engineering classic Jaguars to deliver improved reliability, drivability, and modern usability while carefully preserving their original character. Beacham conversions are highly respected for retaining the soul and charm of the MKII, but elevating the driving experience to something far more refined and confidence inspiring.

This Beacham car combines the ultimate original MKII specification i.e. 3.8-litre engine, manual gearbox and overdrive, with matching-numbers confirmation, extraordinary Beacham provenance, extensive period documentation, contemporary magazine coverage, original Beacham correspondence, photographic build material and even a VHS video of the car’s build.

Coming from almost four years with our vendor, this is not simply a restored MKII, nor is it a modernised restomod that has lost the spirit of the original car. It is a beautifully judged, period-built Beacham Jaguar: a car created to retain the grace, cabin atmosphere and visual integrity of a classic MKII, while discreetly improving the areas where the factory car could be made more usable, more precise and more reliable.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

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⭕ ABOUT US

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