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1963 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 M/O
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1963 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 M/O
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Jaguar saloons led the field in production and touring car races during much of the 60s!
This was a special kind of motoring, that no other car could offer for the same price at the time, when considering power performance, luxury and advanced engineering.
Jaguar managed this unusual feat, with the Mark 2. Like all Jaguars to this point (and some way beyond), company founder, William Lyons, was directly responsible for the way it looked - and with the fitment of revised upper door pressings, a deeper windscreen, larger glass area, and wider rear track, the already handsome Mark 1 saloon was transformed..
For the Mk2, the previously top-of-the range 3.4-litre car was now occupying the mid-range slot. But it was this car that really made the most of its forgiving suspension set-up, exploiting the wider front and rear track, and improving road manners. It was heavier than before so the Mk2's performance was slightly down on the Mk1's, but that was addressed by the arrival of the 3.8.
And it's here - with the 3.8-litre Mk2 - that Jaguar created a legend. The new flagship proved popular and profitable for Jaguar. With a 125mph top speed and throttle adjustable handling, the 3.8 became the saloon of choice for enthusiastic drivers. A limited-slip differential improved traction, and power-assisted steering (a standard fitment from 1960) further improved the way the car drove.
Considered the best of all Mk2s and market values reflect this.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Car #: 231496DN
- Body #: SO25336
- Engine #: LC7695 - 8
- Gearbox #: GBN74137 JS
- NZ NEW
- Manual With Overdrive
- Body seems to be good overall with no visible rust.
- Paint is tidy with some stone chips.
- Chrome tidy some pitting
- Door Rubbers getting worn.
- Good Tires
- Wood, Leather Upholstery, Carpet, Hood lining in good condition
- Mechanically sound and car goes very well.
- This is a good tidy example. Not Mint. Not concours, and price reflects this. A set of wire wheels and some cosmetic improvements would lift this car up nicely and it would make a great buy for someone that doesn't want to spend 85K+ for a 3.8.
- Has new VTNZ WOF and just been serviced by John Finlay Motors (Jag specialists in Christchurch). Also fitted new fuel pump.
- Black plates.
A very usable and desirable, well priced classic car, that was driven and enjoyed.
Nowadays becoming hard to find, especially in 3.8 Manual/Overdrive
Will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT only.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
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