Jaguar introduced its Mark 2 saloon in 1959, and it was very well-received on account of its great visibility, strong performance, and luxurious interior.

These cars were typically purchased by executives, celebrities, and even featured in film and television.

Cars equipped with the optional 3.8-litre engine were capable of a 200 km/h top speed, making it the fastest production saloon in the world at the time.

If Jaguar had continued to improve the performance and displacement of the Mark 2 engine past 1967, they may have ended up with something as elegant, and startling, as the comprehensively modified 4.2-Litre saloon offered here.

This US-market Mark 2 was originally finished in Pearl Gray with a red interior during July 1961; it was previously restored and modified to 4.2-litre specifications during its time in the United States.

In 2014 it was purchased by the consignor, exported to their home in Switzerland, and subsequently submitted for a complete restoration by Rebellion ...