£25,000 - £30,000
1961 Jaguar MkII 3.8
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 194P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a desirable Jaguar MK2 3.8 litre manual/overdrive car with an impressive history file, retaining its original book pack and 'timewarp' interior.
It has only 80,000 miles from new and benefits from a recent engine overhaul and new clutch.
Condition
7
solid condition, slight wear visible
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
205387DN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,000 miles
3 GNK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Desirable, manual / overdrive, home market car with an exceptional history file.
Registration No: 3 GNKChassis No: 205387DNMOT: December 2026
Treasured by its first two owners for fifty years
80,000 miles from new
Never allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing comprehensive restoration
Singularly impressive and extensive history file dating back to the initial purchase invoice
Original and valuable registration number '3 GNK'
For many, the definitive Jaguar sports Saloon, the MkII 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 MkII 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 bo...
Points of note
£1,163
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,456
Median Price (Since 2020)
£93,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 10 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
80,127 miles
Registration Date
1961-06-27
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 11 2025 with 80,127 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2021 with 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 Nov 16 2010 with 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 Nov 15 2006 with 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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