• Delivered new to Rome • Comprehensively restored in 2011 • Present ownership since 2015 • Well maintained 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.

Retrospectively known as the Mark 1, its immediate predecessor had been replaced in October 1959 by the closely related, albeit extensively revised, Mark 2.

The latter offered better all-round visibility courtesy of larger windows, while the Mark 1's rear wheel spats disappeared and the rear track was widened, improving both roll-resistance and stability.

The dashboard was redesigned with the speedometer and rev counter relocated in front of the driver; the six toggle switches and four minor gauges being set across the centre.

Independent front suspension was by wishbone and coil springs, with a leaf-sprung liv...