£16,000 - £20,000
1961 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Manual Overdrive
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 844
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 is a well-documented, early-production example with matching registration. Featuring a desirable engine and gearbox combination, it boasts a beautifully preserved interior and recent repaint, making it a highly authentic and charismatic saloon.
Condition
7
Repainted, minor wear, well-documented.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
205387DN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,105 miles
3 GNK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The definitive Jaguar sports saloon, this Mk2 3.8 was supplied by Imperial Motor Mart and first registered on 23/06/1961 to Company Accountant Mr E.G.
Roberts of Cheltenham
Finished in a light shade of British Racing Green with a beautifully preserved Suede Green leather interior, this early production example is equipped with the desirable 3.8-litre straight-six engine, 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, and chrome wire wheels
The Registration Number, 3 GNK, is believed to have remained with the car from new and is included in the sale
Extensively documented from first ownership, including the original Bill of Sale, service and operating manuals, manufacturer’s warranty card, maintenance voucher, Radiomobile guarantee, Castrol lubrication wallet, and early service history back to 1961
Purchased by the previous keeper in 2013, the car joined a private Jaguar collection and was stripped for inspection and repainted to its current fine standard
Believed to feature the rare high rati...
Points of note
£1,163
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,620
Median Price (Since 2020)
£93,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 26 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
78,314 miles
Registration Date
1961-06-27
MOT History
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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