[{"id": 6906208, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First Mark 2 on here for a long time. It will be interesting to see where the market goes to on this one. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631657420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906220, "authorName": "Marlow42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marlow42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Especially after the S-type failed to reach some dizzy height last week\u2026!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631657555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906240, "authorName": "MauriceGunderson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauricegunderson/", "bidAmount": 1962, "content": "$1,962 bid placed by MauriceGunderson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631657779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6906241, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does it have the rear picnic tables? There are handles on the seat-backs, but hard to tell if there are the folding tables.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631657780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906316, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some additional comments from the seller on other engine or performance mods would seem to be in order. The rear skirts appear to have been \"Coombs\" radiused; are there any other Coombs type mods?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631658869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906350, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver they will be picnic tables, though nothing like the Mark 10/420G picnic tables! I'm more intrigued by the manual choke on the dash.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631659294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906487, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not an expert, just a fan, but this would be my perfect spec for a Mk2. Grace, pace and space.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631661491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906511, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What Morse called a brilliant pain in the arse", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631662077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906549, "authorName": "wlmory52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wlmory52/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by wlmory52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631662540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6906739, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say old chap - this is bloody marvellous and good luck.\r\nI just wish it was mine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631665092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906742, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of hard to find historic \u201ccomps\u201d on BaT since just about every permutation of mark, mk, II and 2 are used in auction titles. So kind of hard to tell where this one might land.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631665121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906877, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It checks every box", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631666998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6906933, "authorName": "JagsRcool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsrcool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend has a '65 3.4. Really enjoys it. Graceful elegance, comfortable ride, good torque, plenty of bank robber/racing history, a 3.8 on triple SU's has gotta be toward the E-type's 265. Original steering slow, but upgrade kit makes it almost modern.\r\nThis one looks like a fun travel companion.\r\nHope she finds a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631667808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6907216, "authorName": "garypike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garypike/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by garypike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631673099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6907371, "authorName": "Mr.SG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.sg/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Mr.SG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631677237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6907716, "authorName": "Ianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianm/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Ianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631706714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6907806, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JagsRcool. It takes more than the 3 carb setup to equal E-type's engine specification. Higher compression for one, and I think the head porting was improved as well. Oh, and the E-type never had 265 hp; more like 220. Those were the days of \"gross\" hp ratings in the US, as in \"grossly exaggerated\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631709413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6907821, "authorName": "Andrew_Leeson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_leeson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My learned colleague (my brother) has pointed out that as it has E type carbs it will need a slider for the manual chokes. Everything on this car appears to be thoughtfully and properly done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631709702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6907887, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racer355 Beautiful car, perhaps you could enlighten the Bat readership what the $400 additional charges are for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631710902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908670, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No doubt it will land at the top of the heap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631720372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6909594, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please comment on the source of the replacement engine. Also, the original steering wheel looks serviceable - do you know why the e type one was installed. I had a 60 3.8 Mk II with a steel sliding sunroof, very rare. Assume the Webasto one was done before new delivery? Thanks, nice Mk II.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631728967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6911547, "authorName": "bbomber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbomber/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by bbomber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631736763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6911860, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stanela in the early days of BaT auctions we were pretty successful at shaming dealers into dropping the doc fee.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631737938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6911994, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RogerD So far silence from @racer355, perhaps we will get an explanation!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631738407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6912018, "authorName": "Ianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianm/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Ianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631738465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6913527, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, \r\n\r\nFirst I would like to say thanks for all the kind words with regard to the Mk II. It is indeed great history, condition and ticks every box. \r\n\r\n@Marlow42 The 3.8S did not fail to sell. It failed to sell on BaT! I am sorry, but BaT is not the end all for evaluations. I enjoy the forum and auction format. It is fun although, the commentary leaves a bit to be desired on the occasion and especially from those who are not buyers or bidders, but commentators. It will be the same for the Mk II currently on auction, if it does not make real and more importantly fair money, it will also not sell, it will enjoy being housed in a showroom with many of its brothers and sisters and await the person who will justify a fair deal for all to give the Mk II a good home.\r\n\r\n@stanela @RogerD Hi guys, not sure if you are indeed buyers, but I am running a business during the day and my sole ambition in life is not to have to sit awaiting seven days of questions because of a BaT auction and especially when it truly comes down to the last two minutes of auction. Instead, I check all in the mornings and evenings, if you have more time on your hands, more power to ya. \r\n\r\nWith regard to the $400.00 doc fee. Stanela, I will be happy to \"enlighten\" the BaT readers. Roger, yes BaT ask prior to the auction going live if I would like to remove the doc fee. My answer is simply this. I am running a business and I have employees. One of those employs happens to perform all of the DMV work for the dealership. Once sold, there is not only paperwork to transfer, there may be a temporary license tag needed, the Jag must be cleaned and prepped for final delivery, we must make sure it is loaded to the transporter (even if send by the buyer) to make sure the transport ties the car down correctly so it gets to the new owner in proper form, etc. If you would like to pay my DMV office managers salary as well as other employees that are involved in the sale, I will gladly remove the fee. I have no interest in being shamed into anything. :) Roger, silence once again is because I have a day job and have been tied up with clients from out of the country from 10 this morning to just a few minutes ago. \r\n\r\nI hope you don't take anything I has said as rude, but my dad job is your hobby, this about it. \r\n\r\nBest, \r\n\r\nTom P. \r\nAutosport Designs, Inc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631746048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913592, "authorName": "Orange72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orange72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to the below listing on ClassicCars, the dealer was seeking $79,500 for this Jag MkII as their \u201creal and fair money\u201d. \r\n\r\nOther than that and the $400 paperwork fee (??) seems like a clean Jaag and should be a blast to drive. GLWA to buyer/seller. \r\n\r\nhttps://classiccars.com/listings/view/1463454/1962-jaguar-mark-ii-for-sale-in-huntington-station-new-york-11746", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1631747011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6916762, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Orange72 Thanks for the kind words with regard to the Jag. It is a blast to drive. \r\n\r\nI drove it last night to bless once again and have a clear conscience since it is up for auction. As I was driving the charging light came on and although the generator was recently rebuilt by another shop, it has been removed this morning to be rebuilt and sort however is needed to make sure it is ready for its next ownership and until the Jag gods make bestow themselves on this Mk II once again :)\r\n\r\nOrange, we all have an asking price and my asking price from the showroom is commensurate with many Mk II's for sale in the UK or in Europe (their condition regardless of RHD or LHD) and to price it comparably and \"fairly\" based on the worlds market. \r\n\r\nThat said, I have it on auction for the fun of it, given the amount of years in the business, I don't need to sell at auction, but in this case felt it would be a great forum. A forum where I could acknowledge to the world, this is indeed an opportunity to own a Mk II that has limited ownership from new, has never endured a bad day and which deserves an new enthusiast home, not \"just a home.\" \r\n\r\nI am a seasoned specialist and look toward starting new and proper relationships. \r\n\r\nSo...\r\n\r\n\"Real and fair money.\" Who's to say what that is? First to do that, you must want to pick up the telephone and speak to me. This Jag is in an auction, whomever may be interested in purchasing this Mk II should perform their due diligence. They should either come to inspect or that is not possible, hire a specialist to perform a ppi prior to end of auction and to be able to decide how much to bid or in fact when to stop bidding or not bid at all!\r\n\r\nI would not worry about the $400 doc fee, I would spend even more money to have a ppi performed. If it is not as represented, I personally believe it is money well spent (you wouldn't buy a home without and engineers inspection) and in the long run, this in my opinion is a savings simply because, you will have answered the question as to whether the automobile in question fits into your lifestyle, you garage, your personality or you at all.\r\n\r\nFeel secure that if I am indeed the \"specialist\" I believe I am after all these years, I am the first person to write the check to inventory this awesome Mk II in my automotive orphanage. I have actually acknowledged that it is worth putting my name and reputation to. Otherwise, it doesn't make sense to sell on this forum to only detract from my reputation in the business. \r\n\r\nI welcome any and all questions and truly believe this Mk II is not the norm and I have owned many over the years. By selling this Mk II on BaT, it is an advertisement as to the type of dealership I am and the automobiles I sell.\r\n\r\nTry to feel the car person love in this diatribe of car world craziness. \r\n\r\nBest to all, \r\n\r\nTom P.\r\nAutosport Designs, Inc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631815033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917136, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like eBay, it feels like BaT is sometimes used as a mere marketing forum\u2026with the seller being openly candid about his indifference to the auction discussion and even hostile to the cognoscenti that vet the cars. That\u2019s a far cry from BaT\u2019s original funky \u201chey look at this barn-find\u201d vision. High-end dealers have now found and capitalized on a virtually free advertising tool\u2014there was even an article about it\u2026I forget where\u2026se la vie..", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1631816800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6918253, "authorName": "deuxCV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deuxcv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I enjoyed the videos and agree that this is a special Jaguar. True, I have not purchase or even bid on any of the vehicles since I became a member. This may be the one I purchase. \r\nThe concern I have, is that the interior of the bonnet was not repainted as the boot was. I have owned and worked on British cars off and on since 1967. With a tendency to rust, which there are signs of in the engine bay. \r\nBeing that this will be a significant investment, I would like to see assurance that the beautiful exterior is not covering the bane, rust with excessive bondo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631821124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6922035, "authorName": "Nacoocheejohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nacoocheejohn/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Nacoocheejohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631872521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6922435, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racer355 Thank you for the offer to remove the Dealer Fee if I pay the salaries of your staff, please let me know how many staff are involved and their salaries. Please don't take anything I've said as rude, most dealers on @Bringatrailer manage to include their costs in the reserve. As far as comments go, the success of Bat and the confidence it's followers have in the site are exactly because of peoples input, being critical of this will not enhance your reputation here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1631885279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6922940, "authorName": "Denniec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denniec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Who's to say what real and fair money is?\" Well, it is going to be those pesky BaT bidders that make that determination.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631890703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6923211, "authorName": "kmccarthy16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmccarthy16/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by kmccarthy16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631893624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6923577, "authorName": "Nacoocheejohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nacoocheejohn/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Nacoocheejohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631897539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6923628, "authorName": "kmccarthy16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmccarthy16/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by kmccarthy16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631898100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6925952, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand Please do not take my comments as hostile in any way, I write the way I speak. :) \r\n\r\nI agree, it is an advertising forum. This is great for everyone interested in the automobile world. I just wish BaT had a specialist panel to vet the comments so they are deemed value added to the prospective buyer. It is just an opinion and I am a seller who wants the buyer to be educated as much as possible. \r\n\r\nI am not hostile, but no one is really sure who the cognoscenti making the comments are?!? Simply put, what if the comments are not value added? I mean no offense to anyone, just wish if someone is a bidder and unsure about anything, rather than go by commentary, he or she has the duration of the auction to have the automobile in question to be inspect and to ensure the buyers safety. \r\n\r\nBest, \r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631909549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6926088, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deuxCV First there is nor rust or bondo, it is an exceptionally straight Mk II and not the norm, since many of these Mk II's were driven and used as daily drivers. One inspection of this Mk II will tell its story, it has always been well kept and cared for. With regard to the bonnet and rust, there is no rust, the underside of the bonnet is a thicker paint insulation that has various heat cracks from use throughout the years. Definite no rust :)\r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631910027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6926236, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stanela I do not think you are rude, I value your comments and I agree, anyone on this forum can voice their opinion however they choose, it is an open and free forum. As far as the success of BaT and people's input, this is where I think you don't understand what I have been saying. I am not \"critical\" of peoples input, I just hope the that someone comes to the defense of incorrect commentary so that a buyer will not only gain \"correct\" information, but know who to trust as well. \n\nAs far as reputation, I am old world, I am not worried about my reputation, I have been in business for 33 years and have not had to change my name over the door. With that said, unlike many others, I am available after the sale for further discussion and people will know where to find me since I sign my name and have an address where I can be reached.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631910684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6926428, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Denniec I agree at least on the BaT forum, but much like the 3.8 S, my last auction, it failed to sell, but sold for quite a bit more after the auction. Therefore, the auction did exactly what I wanted even though it was a no sale, it lead traffic back to my company website and my reputation in the business, the advertisement cost me $100.00 and it sold within just a few days and once again, for far more. Therefore, the value was not determined by BaT members and BaT member alone, but a more discerning worldwide clientele. \r\n\r\nTo one and all, I welcome any questions from those bidders who may want to give this Jag a proper home, you know where to find me on this forum or directly. Keep the questions coming. :)\r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631911221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6926594, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I previously asked questions about the engine, steering wheel and sunroof?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631911742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6926954, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fantom1 To answer your questions...\r\n\r\nPlease comment on the source of the replacement engine. \r\n**It is not a replacement engine, it is the original and the intake manifold has been uprated to 3-carb as on a Series 1 E-type. \r\n\r\nAlso, the original steering wheel looks serviceable \u2013 do you know why the e type one was installed. \r\n**Because of the previous owners preference. The original is indeed with the car and easily reinstalled. I believe the E-type steering wheel is in keeping with the sportier feel of this Mk II, its 3-carb set up and Harvey Bailey handling package. \r\n\r\nI had a 60 3.8 Mk II with a steel sliding sunroof, very rare. Assume the Webasto one was done before new delivery? \r\n**This is a rare factory installed Webasto sliding roof. When installed during the original manufacture the roof has an aluminum surround that strengthens the area. Most Webasto sunroofs were dealer installed. The roof was just cut into and the Webasto dealer kit installed, far more of a sardine can top in comparison to the factory installed Webasto when supplied and install on the Jaguar assembly line. \r\n\r\nThanks, nice Mk II. \r\n**Thanks, it is really cool. \r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631912955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6928808, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racer355 I think you must be confused. The listing clearly states in two places that the engine is a replacement. This is verified by the fact that the car's data plate and Heritage certificate show the original engine number as LC1924-8, whereas the block fitted to the car is LC9461-9 (ie a 3.8 from a later Mk II), and the cylinder head is ZA1964-9 (ie from a Mk 10 saloon). What am I missing....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631941259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6928918, "authorName": "V8roller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8roller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a lovely car, the leather just nicely settled in, the wood immaculate.\r\nOver here in the UK, they're a minefield to buy, the rust the rust.\r\nAnd the sunroof, that's really icing on the cake.\r\nOK the rivet-counters can always find something to pick at, the sort of people who buy cars to polish rather than drive.\r\nIt's just as well it's a left-hooker, I already have too many cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631953697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6929418, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davidxk Good Morning. I am sorry, you are 110% correct, it has been a busy week and I should not have delegated. David is 110% correct, I mixed this Mk II up with another I have which is indeed matching, but with 3-carbs, also a hot rod, but an automatic. I am sorry for any mix up. \r\n\r\nIf anyone should wish to know the complete history of this Jag, a good friend and specialist who has previously maintained this Mk II is available to discuss all. He is a friend of the previous owner and knows the ownership and history of the Jag from its first ownership. \r\n\r\nOf course, I cannot offer his services and invite all to call him on this open forum. If anyone would like, please \"Contact Seller\" to email and I will be glad to make the introduction. \r\n\r\nBest to all, \r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631974576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6929430, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V8roller Many thanks for the kind words. Once again, I agree that it is incredibly hard to locate a Mk II in this condition and honest history. \r\n\r\nI am in the same boat as you with regard to automobiles, too many. I used this Mk II to take the family to dinner on a few occasions, love driving it, kids love the large sunroof, I mentioned to my wife that it would be a fun family car and she looked at me like I had ten heads. To be honest, she knows the lunatic she married 25 years ago and would expect nothing less from me. Therefore it is seeking its next new home, but I believe the California term for this Mk II is...\"Bitchin'\" \r\n\r\nKeep any and all questions coming. \r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631974898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6929979, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch as always DavidXK\u2026.seller had questioned the efficacy for the literati to vet these Jags\u2026.well it just paid off. One then wonders what other confusion surrounds what is otherwise just a lovely example. But the selling price should reflect a non-numbers match.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631984253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6930111, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand I agree with being corrected, but make no mistake, this Mk II is only for the person who can appreciate the hot rod and handling updates. I wish I knew who you are.\r\n\r\nThe price should not be commensurate with a standard, matching numbers example. It will be valued as a Mk II that is non-rusty and which the last owner has spent the money on to make the hot rod that it is. It is for the enthusiast who wants a 4-door Jaguar sports sedan. \r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1631986191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6934214, "authorName": "Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_in_thousand_oaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Non-reclining driver's seat, correct? I'm not spotting the handle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632073079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6935827, "authorName": "mandeman1949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandeman1949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overall a nice MK2. I looked at photos 87\u201397 and don\u2019t see evidence of a Harvey Bailey kit.\r\nDoesn\u2019t it include new sway bar, springs, and dampers? Looks like std. original with red( Koni) shocks and old springs\u2014/Pls explain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632083497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6936877, "authorName": "WallaceofNewport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallaceofnewport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leaf springs on rear look like they have not had any attention; also what has been going on around the underside around the spare tire at photo 83? I think that this is a good solid example, not concours but a nice driver. There is a photo of a lot of paperwork at photo 120, but no idea what it represents or what has been done to the car lately, or what all that paperwork represents. The vendor is not a long term owner so he is certainly entitled to talk up the merits of the car, and is doing so with gusto", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632098894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6937901, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning All, \r\n\r\n@Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks\r\nThe front seats are indeed fixed position. \r\n\r\n@mandeman1949 \r\nThe Harvey Bailey handling kit is just springs and swaybar. The springs look like every day springs (but with different spring rates) so that is that. The Koni's were replaced when the kit was installed and finally, it has a large front swaybar which can be seen in the photos. \r\n\r\n@WallaceofNewport \r\nThe leaf springs are steel and they will have surface rust no matter what. They are doing their job properly at present and the Jag is not sagging in the rear in any way and it handles wonderfully. If they are ever removed, I would personally powder coat them. \r\n\r\nPhoto 83...I am not sure what you are referring to. If it is the undercoating and change of color on the spare tire well, it is just worn undercoating. \r\n\r\nAs far as the paperwork. Yes, I am the vendor do think highly of this Jag. I am not a long term owner, but it is incorrect to say that I did not know the car for quite some time, I just haven't owned it for long. \r\n\r\nThe records you see are from 1987-1990??? I am not in the office at present to confirm the dates, but all service was performed by Tony Dutton - Northumberland Engineering who is well known and respected and all work comprehensive and too much too type. It will show the cars upkeep to be excellent. He's also friends with the past owner. Recent servicing in just the past year will be noted here later today and when I am in the office and can bullet point all recent servicing properly. \r\n\r\nLastly, Mr. Wallace of Newport, if you are a bidder - buyer and truly interested in this Mk II and have any doubts, you are more than welcome to have it inspected, perform a third party specialist PPI.\r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632146094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6943520, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before they started bringing over American NASCAR sedans with whomping big V8s, these were the car of choice in British Saloon Car racing. Mike Hawthorne had a modified MK I that he used to embarrass drivers of \u201cKraut Cars\u201d (300SLs). It\u2019s the car he was driving while street racing with Rob Walker\u2019s special \u201clow pivot\u201d M-B, misjudged a turn, sideswiped a lory, and died.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632190403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6943570, "authorName": "racer355 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, \r\n\r\nThe following repairs, maintenance and restoration was performed, May 2021 by well-known specialist Tony Dutton - Northumberland Engineering. Tony is also the gentleman who sourced this Mk 2 for the long term previous owner from the Mk 2's first family ownership. The records you see in the photos are from the 1980's onward and also when service by Tony. So, it has quite the maintenance history. \r\n\r\nMay 2021 - Odometer: 83,219.\r\n\r\n--Unbolt/remove bonnet. Degrease all engine compartment/engine. Remove exhaust front pipes/exhaust manifolds. Drain engine coolant. Remove LHS side rear weeping core plug from block, clean out water gallery and fit new plug. Strip surface rust from exhaust manifolds and apply heatproof Black paint. Refit manifolds to head with new gaskets and brass nuts as required. Fit new exhaust down pipe seal gaskets and refit to exhaust system. Check for exhaust leaks, all ok. Remove cam covers and clean gasket surfaces. reset valve clearances. Clean valley of cylinder head and apply coat of engine enamel. Fit new Champion spark plugs. Polish both cam covers and front breather chain adjuster cover plate. Replace all covers with new gaskets and copper sealing gaskets. Replace any rusted cam cover acorn nuts. Remove water and vacuum manifolds from intake manifold. Scrub manifolds and carburetors bodies clean and replace all adjusters, air bleed and float bowl cadmium hardware. Check float condition and reset float levels as required. Polish both manifolds and refit to inlet manifolds with new gaskets and hardware. \r\n\r\n--Replace all water system hoses. Heater matrix inlet hose/valve found to be clogged and inlet tube to matrix was broken off. Remove heater box assembly. Touch up engine bay paint on LHS inner fender from effects of oil/brake fluid leaks. Strip down heater box, repaint and replace heater matrix with new pipe. Reassemble heater box, fit to firewall with new rubber mounts as well as new fan and air flap rubber seals. Check operation of fan, ok. Fit new heater valve and seal ring. Fill system with cleaning agent/water.\r\n\r\n--Remove distributor assembly, replace cracked cork sealing gasket which was leaking oil down the engine block. Check operation of vacuum advance canister, check ok. Clean/set contact gap. Spark plug wire conduit mounts found to be broken. Strip out all H.T. wires. Fit new wire conduit and thread in new plug wires. Solder on distributor contact washers, cut wires to length and fit correct period spark plug end connectors. \r\n\r\n--Refit engine breather hose after removing broken end section. Remove/clean out screen wash glass bottle/bracket. Replace section of screen wash system. test screen wash pump. Pressure insufficient for road use. Fit new pump, pick up tube and top cap. Test pump/set jets, all ok. Remove carb throttle control tubes, repaint and fit back to manifold. Pressure test radiator cap,(failed) and replace with new cap. Remove dashboards undertray panels, pull out insulation, replace insulation and glue back into place.\r\n\r\n--Check operation of clutch, does not clear properly unless pedal is pumped up. Bleed system to remove any air, no change. Strip out clutch master, clutch slave and flexible high pressure hose. Fill system with fresh DOT 4 fluid/bleed all. Reset free play at pushrod, clutch ok.\r\n\r\n--Remove wire wheels. Strip off tires/tubes. Clean chrome rims. Spare wheel missing, supply good use spare and clean up. Fit new Airstop inner tubes and rim bands, mount/balance new set of Vredestein VR radial tires. Clean/grease hub splines and knockoff spinners. Replace all flexible high pressure brake hoses/hardware and copper seals. Clean out/repaint brake flush reservoir. Fill brake system with fresh DOT 4 fluid and bleed. Adjust handbrake pads at calipers and adjust out free play in main reaction cable.\r\n\r\n--Replace rear wheel arch rubber plugs. Replace missing set of jack point rubber plugs. Drain off rear axle oil, remove rear diff. cover plate. Check condition of ltd slip gear set, all ok. Clean out casing /refit cover with new gasket. Fill rear axle with ltd slip gear oil. Check gearbox oil, all ok. Remove leaking power steering pressure hose, drain off fluid and remove reservoir. Mount hardware/hoses. Disconnect/remove generator CW, power steering pump and fan belt. Remove/disassemble pump unit. Rebuild with new o-rings/shaft seals, repaint unit. Put generator on test, output very low. Send for rebuild. Refit generator, power steering pump and new fan belt. Make up/fit new inlet and output hoses. Fit new high pressure hose from pump to box. Clean out reservoir/replace filter unit. Fit to firewall, fill system with fresh fluid.\r\n\r\n--Remove broken wiper motor mount/bracket. Repaint bracket/refit motor with new mount set. Fire up engine/run to temperature. Drain oil, replace filter/seal rings. Fill with new Valvoline 20W/50 motor oil. Run engine, clean for leaks at filter, all ok. Set ignition timing (10 degrees BTDC). replace fuel bowl seal/filter. \r\n\r\n--Remove seats from interior. Strip out all old wool carpet. Remove all damage door \"Furflex\" sealing strips, headliner dressing wood and B-post pillar strips and seatbelts. Pull all sound deadening material and replace. Vacuum interior. Order Wilton Black Wool carpeting/replace all interior carpet. Make up drivers side cover carpet/French bind all carpet edges. Make new sections of sound felt/glue in place. Treat all original seat leather with softener. Clean/grease front seat adjuster sliders.\r\n\r\n--Remove all interior light lenses/clean. Repair rear LHS interior light wiring. Fit LED bulbs to interior and map lamp. Replace headliner wood sections. Refit seat/replace missing front seat spacer blocks. Check adjusters, all ok. remove dash top case, hand polish wood veneer to remove oxidation then wax and polish. Clean/polish dashboard wood and clan faces of gauges. Unscrew steering column extender to allow upper steering column casings to be removed. Clean Bakelite/plastic parts, remove/clean overdrive lens and directional arrow filters. Reassemble casings and clean alloy steering wheels spokes/boss. Make spare set of keys including locking fuel cap and leather Jaguar key fob. replace missing owners handbook. Refit center console. \r\n\r\n--Vacuum dirt from boot area, sand down all areas of surface rust/paint chips. Remove trim boards/boot lock. Repaint sheet metal work, refit boards and install spare wheel/tire and replacement hold down screw. Clean up tools in tool kit and fit inside spare wheel prior to fitting cover lid and boot mat. Repaint trim boards after repainting LHS board. Lubricate/fit boot lid latch. Fit battery master switch/mounting bracket. Set tires pressure and road test 50 miles. Drain out cooling system flush/refill with Shell anti-freeze. Check all lights/safety items. Clean/polish glass and paintwork. Load test battery, do not hold a charge. Battery no good, remove/replace battery. Touch up small paint chips. Wrap/box original carbs and manifold, rear wheels covers (spats) and original steering wheel. Fill with premium fuel, arrange for Autosport transporter to collect. \r\n\r\nThe cost for all of this work was $18,983.86. It was paid by me as a dealer who wanted this Mk 2 to be at its best in both condition and provenance. Rather than perform this work in house, I chose Tony to perform all work since he was the gentleman who once again not only sourced this Mk 2 for its previous owner, but the gentleman who has serviced it for many, many years and to date. \r\n\r\nSo, I feel it is incredibly dial in and hope that it finds another wonderful home where it will be used, enjoyed and cared for in the future.\r\n\r\nBest to all,\r\n\r\nTom P.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632191376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6944055, "authorName": "Nacoocheejohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nacoocheejohn/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by Nacoocheejohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632216202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6945108, "authorName": "NorCalBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My pal had one of these in black, with red leather and a 4.2 litre from an XKE. It could outdrag small blocks, out top end big blocks and was a superb crumpet catcher.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632239349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6945366, "authorName": "DavidRoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a very similar 1962 Mark 2 in near mint condition. Factory upgrades include reclining front seats, factory canvass sunroof, wire wheels. Frame off restoration in 1998 and the driven 1,800 miles until I bought from widow in 2020 for 39.5k. Consignor USA Hot Cars. Upgrades aluminum radiator, GM 700R 4 speed automatic, and modern stereo system. I added wilwood calibers up front. Everything works. It is a rolling piece of art. I am the happy care taker. Perfect for weekend trips to Carmel, Napa or Mendocino. If I had a buck for each thumbs up or smile it illicits I would own it for free. Whomever buys this one, get ready to know how to put a smile on your face everyday. Just go into your garage. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632242112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6945892, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the kind of classic that will \"carry me out\" as I age with the hobby. It's starting to get a little hard to get in and out of my LBCs and a nice sports sedan may be next. \r\nI tend to like the darker colors on this model but the white/black does look nice, and if I kept one of my 2 seaters they would be a matching color pair. While I also like originality, the mods on this should make for a fun driver. Will be interesting to see where this lands.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632246577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6948791, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/21/21 at $38,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632258851, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6948796, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise there. Worth much more. Hope the seller and high bidder can work out a deal. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632258882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6949539, "authorName": "34Century", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34century/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raver355,very Strong Motor Car,\r\nShould have brought More $$$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632262898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6949730, "authorName": "WallaceofNewport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallaceofnewport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a reasonable result", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632266144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9176459, "authorName": "hueyhoolihan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hueyhoolihan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only thing that didn't backfire on this auction was most likely the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659390603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9177717, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The MK2 as lovely as they are, are not as liquid asset as an e-type\u2014if money is an object, even in an exquisite example there\u2019s a much smaller pool of mostly boomers who might wanna replay Morse episodes as they motor around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659402107, "type": "comment"}]