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£10,406
1965 Jaguar MKII Saloon
UK • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 149
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Jaguar MKII 3.8 boasts a desirable manual overdrive gearbox and upgraded Coopercraft front brakes, featuring a recent interior and exterior restoration. However, an engine rattle, believed to be little ends, requires attention despite solid oil pressure during inspection.
Condition
6
The car has had an interior trim and exterior paint restoration in recent years and is described as 'ready to use'. However, a light rattle has developed within the engine, believed to be little ends, which indicates a mechanical issue requiring attention. There is also mention of upgraded brakes, which is a positive modification.
/ 10
12,254 miles (via 2006 MOT)
118962DN
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DOD 528C
1965
Auction
Description
• Current ownership since 2006 • Fitted with a 3.8L with a engine mated to a 4 speed manual overdrive gearbox • Upgraded Coopercraft front brakes and only 5 previous keepers recorded on HPI For many the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the MKII was introduced in October 1959.
A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its super sleek shape 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 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 a...
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£1,163
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£93,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 7th Aug 2006
Latest MOT mileage:
12,254 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 7th Aug 2006, 12,254 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- near side suspension lower than off side
- oil leak from engine
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