1962 Jaguar

⭕ THE SALE

This 1962 Jaguar MK II 3.8 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

The definitive 1960s British sports saloon with classic motorsport heritage.

Introduced in late 1959, the Jaguar Mk II redefined the high-performance saloon by pairing executive luxury with sports car agility. Evolving from earlier models with slimmer window pillars that improved all-round visibility, it reached its zenith in 3.8-litre form, capable of exceeding 120 mph. This potency translated directly into European touring car dominance at the hands of drivers such as Roy Salvadori and Graham Hill, forging a dual reputation as both the ultimate gentleman's express and the favoured getaway car of the 1960s British underworld.

At the heart of this performance was Jaguar’s twin-cam straight-six engine, fed by twin SU carburettors and mated to a four-speed manual transmission with optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive. Standard four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes offered pioneering, fade-free stopping power, while a widened rear track corrected the high-speed handling traits of its predecessor. Suspended via independent front coils and a live rear axle on semi-elliptic springs, the chassis worked alongside recirculating-ball steering to deliver high-speed stability, linear power, and refined poise.

This 1962 3.8-litre example, upgraded with a later all-synchromesh manual gearbox, is finished in Carmen Red with a leather red interior. Exceptionally well presented, it boasts an impressive provenance with just four previous long-term owners and benefits from a £17,000 mechanical overhaul carried out in 2017. The vehicle features several discreet upgrades, including an electric choke, central locking and a full remote alarm system.

Backed by invoices and receipts stretching back to 1995, this show-winning car has featured in several classic vehicle publications, includes two sets of keys, and is both MOT and road tax-exempt.

⭕ 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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