Created for the new age of long-distance motorway cruising, with the potential to traverse the continent with comfort and space, the Mk2 Jaguar established the company as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of sporting family cars.

An elegant evolution from the original models, the introduction of the 1959 Mk2 utilised the advanced series of XK engines which powered the E-Types.

Soon establishing itself as something of a literal everyman car, its race-track provenance continued to enhance Jaguar's reputation as the producer of finely tuned sporting cars.

Towards the end of the car's life, the specifications were mildly toned down to reflect the more competitive pricing of the Mk2, but the character and virtues remained intact.

The 3.4-litre with twin SU HD6 carburettors and manual overdrive gearboxes are often considered one of the more sought-after Mk2 versions.

Producing a useful ~210BHP, these finely balanced cars still feel genuinely quick to drive.

This very well-prese...