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Est: £12,000 - £15,000
1963 Jaguar MK2 3.8-Litre - Automatic
UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 368
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1963 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre automatic, presented in Opalescent Maroon with Beige interior. The car has been kept in storage and received recent mechanical attention and detailing.
Offered from a private collection with no reserve, this iconic British saloon presents a compelling opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
Good condition with minor mechanical work and detail
/ 10
84,164 miles (via 2026 MOT)
P231142BW
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
ARF 385A
1963
Auction
Description
Offered from the Birdingbury Collection, a carefully curated selection of six cars from a long-standing private Collection, this 1963 MK2 3.8-litre joined the collection in April 2014 and is excitingly offered without reserve The 1963 Jaguar MK2 3.8-litre represents the absolute pinnacle of Jaguar’s classic compact sports saloon.
Combining race-bred performance with unmatched 1960s British luxury, the 3.8-litre variant was the fastest, most desirable, and most famous configuration of the MK2 range This rare automatic 3.8-litre presents beautifully in Opalescent Maroon over Beige hide enhanced by burr walnut veneers and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel Serviced by renowned marque specialists XK Engineering shortly after purchase, the car has since been kept in long-term storage and used sparingly, under the care of Mortons Engineering During the current ownership, Mortons' mechanical work has included a service, replacement front brake cylinders and brake hoses all round, new front ...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 18th Oct 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
84,164 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Oct 2026, 84,164 miles
Passed
On 28th Jan 2020, 84,140 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On 15th Jan 2020, 84,127 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On 5th Sept 2019, 84,099 miles
There were 14 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush and offside front inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across front cross member. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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