1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8-Litre Saloon
Registration no. 5969 XJ
Chassis no. 208784DN
Engine no. LC929S
•The Jaguar Mark II in its ultimate 3.8-litre/overdrive configuration
•Restored in 1997
•Present ownership since 2012
•Regularly maintained
Footnotes:
'One of the most impressive sights today is the rapid and purposeful progress of a Mark 2 Jaguar on a motorway, eating up the miles in the fast lane. Like the nose of a bullet, the rounded frontal shape looks right for high speed, and the sheer velocity attained is usually exhilarating.' - Autocar.

One of the most readily recognised cars of the 1960s thanks in part to countless appearances in films and on television, Jaguar's seminal Mark 2 saloon set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts. Its immediate predecessor - the 'Mark 1' - had been introduced in 1956 and is of historic significance, being the Coventry firm's first unitary construction saloon car.

With the advent of the Mark 2 in October 1959, the 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's XK twin-cam six became available for the first time in the company's medium-sized saloon, which in top-of-the-range, 3.8-litre, manual/overdrive configuration was a genuine 125mph car capable of reaching 60mph in 8.5 seconds, outstanding figures for a saloon of its size even by today's standards. Although there was a slight performance penalty with the optional Borg-Warner automatic transmission installed, the '3.8' in this form was an increasingly popular choice, particularly in the North American market.

Representing the Jaguar Mark 2 in its ultimate 3.8-litre/overdrive configuration, this example was treated to a 'ground upwards' restoration in 1997, which included a re-spray in blue. Purchased by the current vendor in March 2012, the car has been maintained regularly and is described by them as in good condition throughout. Accompanying documentation consists of a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate; sundry restoration bills; a V5C Registration Certificate; an original operating, maintenance and service handbook; and a service chart.