Not Sold (Est: £30,000 - £40,000)
1961 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8-Litre FIA Competition Saloon
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 148
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Jaguar Mark 2 is a FIA competition saloon with a successful racing history, including an outright win in the FIA Historic Touring Car Championship. It has been prepared for racing to FIA Appendix K specification and has a valid Historic Technical Passport until December 2035, making it eligible for prestigious events such as the Goodwood Revival.
Condition
6
The car is in moderate condition with preserved period scrutineering stickers and racing patina. The interior has been stripped for racing. It has some wear and tear but is ready for its next chapter on the track.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
202668DN
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
CSU 859
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Originally built and race-prepared by Nick Smith of Swallow Engineering • Competed successfully in the FIA Historic Touring Car Championship during the 1990s • Offered from long-term ownership • Last maintenance May 2024 by Motorvation • Large history file This competitive 1960s British sporting saloon has been prepared for racing to FIA Appendix K specification and has an Historic Technical Passport (HTP) until December 2035.
The car was originally built and race-prepared by Nick Smith of Swallow Engineering in Essex, and competed successfully in the FIA Historic Touring Car Championship during the 1990s.
It is believed to be the only Mark 2 Jaguar to have taken an outright win in a round of the FIA Historic Touring Car Championship (Salzburgring).
In the current long-term ownership it has been raced in UK club events.
The body carries preserved period scrutineering stickers and is presented in its racing patina, while the interior has been stripped for racing.
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Points of note
£1,163
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£93,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
14,721 miles
Registration Date
1961-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 21 2025 with 14,721 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- modified for track use
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