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£20,812 (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)
1961 Jaguar MkII 3.8 Desirable, manual / overdrive, home market car with an exceptional history file
UK • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 15
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Jaguar MkII 3.8 is a desirable manual/overdrive 'home market' car with a comprehensive history file. It retains its original registration number and benefits from a recent engine overhaul, making it an appealing classic for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in good condition and authentic, with a 'timewarp' interior. It had a repaint in 2013 and an engine overhaul 1,500 miles ago. It has also had some visual enhancements. There is no mention of significant defects or issues, but it does have an older restoration.
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80,000 miles
205387DN
1961
Auction
Manual
3 GNK
United Kingdom
Description
For many, the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the Mk
II was introduced in October 1959.
A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design.
Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the Mk
II was quick to dominate contemporary Saloon car racing.
Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon occupants.
Having part-exchanged a two-year old Rover P5 3 Litre Saloon against his purchase of chassis 205387DN during June 1961, the Jaguar’s first owner soon became enamoured wi...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk II 3.8s
£1,163
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£93,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Mk II 3.8 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 10th Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
80,127 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Dec 2025, 80,127 miles
Passed
On 27th Jul 2021, 78,314 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive FROM BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 16th Nov 2010, 78,256 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On 15th Nov 2006, 78,256 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/f inner track rod arm ball joint worn.
- o/s/r chassis corroded.
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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