Lot 208: 1967 Jaguar Mk II 3.4 Litre

The 2.4 saloon of 1955 had been a major step for Jaguar, marking as it did the change from a coachbuilt chassis to one of unitary construction; it was a necessary move, however, Jaguar being aware there was a strong market for a more compact saloon than the big Mk IX. Powered by a 2,482cc version of the superb twin cam straight six XK engine first seen in the XK 120 (which had already seen four Le Mans victories), the 2.4 offered luxury, performance and value for money. Using coil spring/wishbone front and semi-elliptic spring rear suspension, it possessed fine road manners and proved a great success, both on and off the track, particularly when the Mk I, as it subsequently became known, became available with the 3.4 litre engine in February 1957. It was in October 1959 that the Mk II version appeared, making a good car even better. Similar in appearance but with a much larger glass area, it boasted a wider rear track to improve roadholding together with minor front suspension changes to reduce body roll and all round disc rather than drum brakes. It was the 3.4 litre, however, which proved the most popular, offering the best compromise between performance and economy.Finished in silver metalic with a black leather upsholstery and red carpeting, this fine example of a 3.4 litre manual / overdrive car sits proudly on chrome wire wheels. The subject of a sympathetic restoration in 2001 in which the engine was also overhauld. The car also has the rare option of a sun roof. It comes with the original tools, original hand book, and original brochures. This genuine and not so often seen left hand drive example has had just two owners and comes with Belgian papers.De couleur gris metalisée avec interieur en cuir noir et moquette rouge, ce superbe exemple de 3.4 litre manuel, volant gauche, est equipé de jante en chrome. Cette Jaguar fut l'object d'une restoration en 2001, et posséde un toit ouvrant. Elle est mise en vente avec son manuel, ses papiers belges et brochures d'origines. Elle n'a eu que deux propriétaires.