£23,287
1960 Jaguar Mk2 4.2-Litre Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 18 Apr 2005
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£23,287
1960 Jaguar Mk2 4.2-Litre Saloon
UK • 18 Apr 2005
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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/ 10
29,010 miles (via 2009 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
7565 MK
1960
Auction
£23,287
1960 Jaguar Mk2 4.2-Litre Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 18 Apr 2005
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
A progressive development of the Mk1, Jaguar’s first unitary-construction saloon, the Mk2 debuted in October 1959.
With the Mk2’s arrival, the 3.8-litre version of Jaguar’s XK six became available for the first time in the company’s medium-sized saloon alongside the 2.4- and 3.4-litre units already seen in the Mk1.
In top-of-the-range, 3.8-litre, manual/overdrive configuration, the Mk2 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.
However, although it powered the E-Type sports car and the Mk
X and 420 saloons, the largest, 4.2-litre member of the XK engine family was never offered in the Mk2.
Combining the classical good looks of the Mk2 with the superior technology of its ultimate replacement - the XJ6 - this veritable ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ benefits from extensive upgrading.
The car has the 4.2-litre engine from an XJ6 coupled to an XJ40 four-speed automatic gearbox, while additiona...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk II 4.2s
£12,960
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,672
Median Price (Since 2020)
£58,995
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 2nd Dec 2009
Latest MOT mileage:
29,010 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 2nd Dec 2009, 29,010 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 2nd Dec 2009, 29,010 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 3rd Mar 2008, 28,980 miles
Passed
On 7th Sept 2006, 28,926 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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