The Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium-sized saloon car built from late 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry, England.

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

• Manual With Overdrive
• Immaculate Throughout – the car was subject to a ground up restoration approximately ten years ago and has been dry stored since.
• Original Certificate Of Registration Available
• Various servicing & maintenance records available dating back to 1980 showing engine & transmission work; work on clutch, exhaust, cooling system, carburetors, brakes and much more.
• Restoration was completed in the last five years.
• Body, paint work and interior were completed in 2014 and there is hardly a scratch / chip on it.
• Rust free car, new sills etc.
• Leather interior, wood, carpets, hood lining – all restored and unmarked.
• Chrome work in excellent order.
• Wire wheels – good tyres
• Very Clean engine bay
• Very Clean undercarriage
• $$$'s spent on this car.
• One of the nicest 3.8's in New Zealand.
• Recommended to discerning buyers.

Presented in the most attractive colour combination of blue with a cream leather interior. In our opinion one of the best examples available in New Zealand.

You couldn't restore it for this price today, so be in quick, as cars like this don't last.

DISCLAIMER

At Waimak Classic Cars, our principal interest is to ensure the preservation of classic and vintage vehicles.

Please remember that our vehicles are many years old, often with further previous owners. Many have been bought by us recently. We cannot know exactly what repairs or maintenance has been done although we do our best to obtain log books and copies of invoices of work done, when, and by whom.

Our descriptions are based on our own observations and knowledge and we look for the best examples we can find.

Indicated mileages are based on the records showing with NZTA and / or the vehicle's odometer reading. Because of the age of the vehicle, this can never be guaranteed.

Our inspections are generally non-invasive. Our description is based on a visual inspection and on information supplied to us by third parties.

Any sale is on the condition that the purchaser relies on his/her own judgment and does not rely on our skill or judgment or on any representation made by us. This applies even if the Buyer has not inspected the vehicle before purchase.

We strongly recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an independent assessor qualified to comment on the particular vehicle's condition. If you are unable to organise this, then this can be organised on your behalf, at your cost.

We are proud of our reputation. However, no older vehicle can be expected to be as reliable as a new one and so all our vehicles are sold on an as is where is basis. Mechanical breakdowns, electronic failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs are part and parcel of the ownership of classic and vintage vehicles. Reliability is a combination of the particular vehicle, how it has been driven and maintained, and luck.

For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 3106485 / +64 (0) 274 990020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected]  anytime.