£3,100
1968 Jaguar MKII 240 – “Barnfind” – RESERVE REMOVED
Trade Classics • UK • 8 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£3,100
1968 Jaguar MKII 240 – “Barnfind” – RESERVE REMOVED
UK • 8 Jan 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar MKII 240, a "barnfind" project car, has been stored for over 50 years and is offered with a removed reserve. It features a manual transmission, 2.4-liter engine, and one family ownership since new, presenting a recommissioning opportunity despite its cosmetic and mechanical needs.
Condition
4
The car is described as a "barnfind" project needing recommissioning and trim refitting, not a complete restoration. It has been in storage for over 50 years with flat tires, age-related marks on the windows, and some tarnishing on the chrome. The interior shows signs of age, with damage to the headlining and modifications to the dashboard. Therefore, it falls into the Average category.
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84,852 miles
1J1888DN
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
LUF 107F
1968
Auction
£3,100
1968 Jaguar MKII 240 – “Barnfind” – RESERVE REMOVED
Trade Classics • UK • 8 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
The 1968 Jaguar 240 was a refined evolution of the classic MKII saloon, introduced as part of Jaguar’s “240/340” update to modernise the range.
Powered by the 2.4-litre XK straight-six, this produced around ~133bhp.
Keeping up with Jaguar’s high standards, it offered smooth performance, excellent ride comfort, and the traditional Jaguar blend of luxury and sporting character.
Notable updates included slimmer bumpers, improved interior fittings, and the option of overdrive on the automatic transmission or a manual four-speed gearbox, which this particular model has.
These changes made the 240 a more usable and slightly lighter successor to the earlier Mk2, while retaining its timeless style and charm.
Sadly, due to the tyres being flat we were unable to pull the car out of the garage on the day of our visit, so we did the best we could do with the access we had.
This is a one family ownership since new project car, which is perfect for anyone looking to get stuck into something ov...
Price Analysis vs Other Mk II 240s
£2,366
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Exempt / No Records
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