1963 Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 liter
Race, rally, or high performance street restoration project to finish.
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History
This car was purchased as a rust free California black license plate Jaguar Mk2 to be built into a car for road rallies, or high performance grocery getter. The car was shipped to a race car prep shop that maintains several other race cars for the owner in the U.S. Northeast.. Work on the Jaguar commenced several years ago, and then stalled as the owner became occupied with some of his other cars.
The Jaguar is now being sold as a project with the drive train, suspension, brakes, etc. already gone through.
Description
The engine was professionally rebuilt to relatively stock specifications. A five speed gearbox was also installed. Additionally, wiring was replaced as needed. The engine appears to have matching numbers to the chassis tag.
While the paint may appear okay in the photos, there is cracking and crazing in it. It could be driven with this patina as-is, or restored from bare metal up. The good news is that the car is amazingly solid. That is why it was selected for this project.
The car does come with its original interior, and also a competition racing seat if you would prefer.
These Mk2 cars were rock stars right from the start in British touring car races. They won twenty in a row starting in 1963. Graham Hill won the Championship in 1963. Roy Salvadori and Denny Hulme won the 1963 Brands Hatch 6 Hours driving a 3.8-liter Mk 2. Peter Nocker won the 1963 European Touring Car Challenge in a 3.8-liter Mk 2. Bob Jane won consecutive Australian Touring Car Championships in 1962 and 1963. Even Beatle, George Harrison, had a Mk2. See photo below. Other notable period drivers included Jack Sears along with F1 drivers Bruce McLaren, Mike Parkes, John Surtees, and more.
This is a fabulous project which can be purchased for less than the cost of the work already performed – not even including the price of the car itself. These are fabulous and very popular Jaguars that have continued to increase in value and can be raced and rallied at historic events the world over.
For further information, and examples of fun places to race and rally this Jaguar Mk2, please enjoy the links below.
Goodwood St. Mary’s Trophy Race, 2014
Peter Auto Classic Touring Challenge
British Touring Car Championship Mk2 records
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