Lot 10: Jaguar 340

A true icon of the 1960s, the Jaguar Mk II range, introduced in 1959, was to capture the public's imagination straight away. As with previous Jaguars, the range represented remarkable value for money and appealed to people from all walks of life, being beloved by both heroes and villains. Visually distinguishable from its predecessor by virtue of an enlarged window area and subtle re-styling, along with a wider rear track which gave a noticeable improvement in handling, the Mk 2 was the car that many aspired to, with the larger engined models offering a level of performance only equalled by cars that cost considerably more. The 2.4 and 3.4 models were to continue until 1969, designated '240' and '340' respectively, whilst the 3.8-litre model was phased out late in 1966. Of 1968 manufacture, the 340 presented here is finished in blue with tan ambla upholstery. Understood to be in good mechanical order throughout, the car has manual transmission with overdrive and is fitted with power steering. Some refurbishment has been undertaken in recent times whilst the front cross member has been replaced.