Lot details

Year: 1961
Make: Jaguar
Model: Mk. II (4.2 Litre)
Registration: 430 RDT
Chassis No: 109741DN
Engine No: 7F4842-8
Mileage: 45,027
•: Fitted with a 4.2 litre engine
•: Manual gearbox with overdrive

Synonymous with the swinging 60s and the hit TV Series Inspector Morse, the Mk. II was undoubtedly the most admired Saloon to emanate from Jaguar's hallowed Browns Lane factory. Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its Mk. I predecessor, the immortal Mk. II was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. The interior was quintessentially British with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, extensive instrumentation and impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. These cars punched well above their weight. Equipped with either a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8 litre engine, the Jaguar was capable of sprinting to 60mph in as little as 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph, small wonder that it was the first choice of both bank robbers and the police of the period!

Originally registered on 4th November 1961 this Jaguar Mk. II was restored around 2004 with photographic evidence of the work carried out. Benefitting from an upgraded engine, 430 RDT is now fitted with a 4.2 litre engine which appears to have come from a Jaguar 420 saloon from circa 1968. The front calipers have recently been renewed. The speedometer has been changed and we are advised around 5,000 miles needs to be added to the current odometer reading. Finished in red with a matching red interior this Jaguar Mk. II sits proudly on wire wheels. The manual gearbox has an overdrive unit and with ample power available, this is a great car to drive. Supplied with a history folder and a current V5 document, the fastidious vendor has diligently had the V5 changed to show the correct and current engine number. He has also ensured the car has been MoT'd regularly, the current one expires on 13th March 2025. The original radio is supplied as is the toolkit which appears to be complete. This is a thoroughly useable example of one of the best designs to come out of Browns Lane. Consigned by Stewart Banks.