1961 jaguar mark ii 3.8 manual + o/drive 4d sedan

It's unusual to find a face-lifted car that's better looking than the car it was designed to replace but Jaguar managed this unusual feat, with the Mark 1 replacement. Not many other cars can claim to have built a reputation in as many ways as the Mark 2 Jag has. From stints as a star car of television, a race car driven by the likes of Sir Stirling Moss, to an infamous bank robber's getaway vehicle of choice, it is perhaps one of the most iconic British cars of the 1960's and is remembered fondly by many. Though a lot of Mk2s have fallen into disrepair, its lasting influence on enthusiasts has kept its fans at the front lines of preserving this bastion of British culture, keeping the remaining good ones from going extinct. Without resorting to too many cliches in the process, Jaguar created the most iconic '60s sports saloon of them all and it's with the 3.8-litre Mk2 - that Jaguar created a legend. ABOUT THIS CAR Manual with Overdrive. Original Tool Kit, Jack, spare wheel etc. Straight rust free body with beautiful, flawless paintwork. Leather interior in very good order. Beautiful woodwork. Chrome wire wheels on good tires. Drives beautifully - this car feels different to driving a standard MK2 - its more like driving a go-cart with lowered suspension, Triple SU carburettors, Full synchro box with overdrive, 10 to 1 compression, XJ6 Disk Brakes, Precision Power Steering from a Series 3...Oh, and that stainless steel exhaust note is music to one's ears. Engine was reconditioned by Jaguar specialist Alex Copeland of Temuka (records available) and done very few miles since. Serviced and maintained over the years by John Finlay Motors (Jaguar Specialists) in Christchurch (Receipts available). All modifications / improvements are Low Volume Certified. Car has recently been fully and professionally repainted (photos available) and is here being presented in STUNNING CONDITION! Previous owner 22+ years. Comes with Black Plates. Versatile beauty and with a 125mph top speed and throttle adjustable handling, the 3.8 became the saloon of choice for enthusiastic drivers. Responsive as a sports car, the 3.8 is tailored for family driving and is considered the best of all Mark 2's, and rising market values reflect this. TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST. DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ) NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993 Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”. 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