MK2 Jaguar a brief look

A quick look at my classic 3.4 MK2 Jaguar car, as I take it out for a jaunt.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• classic
• car
• MK2
• jaguar
• 1962

[AndyWhite007]

I'm thinking about buying a Jag MkII but the prices seem to differ wildly. I'm not looking for a show winner - just one to go places with my wife at the weekend. What are the core differences between models and years etc. Thanks (in advance)

[SilverhammerNZ]

3 engine options:

2.4 (engine a bit too small)

3.4 (very sweet running)

3.8 (the grunter and only model with limited slip diff.)

[castle001]

My fathers got a 1964 MKII 340,

What fuel should I be running it on...

Unleaded 91 or 96?

Cheers

[SilverhammerNZ]

Mine runs on unleaded ok, perhaps pinks a bit under load if the distributor advance isn't correct, this is important. I also have an inline fuel thingy called a fuelstar, supposed to add tin to the fuel. Some say they work others reckon they're baloney. All I know is my car is fine on unleaded but I do tend to use the higher octane if I can.

[SilverhammerNZ]

Early years have double ribbed bumbers, later (1967ish) 240's and 340's have single line bumper plus seats are usually vinyl and no fog lights. Manual with overdrive best but auto's ok too. An old uncared for MK2 may have loose steering and worn rubber mounts. Big rust area at bottom forward of the front doors in the closing panels/wheel arch bottom. Some english cars may have rust under back seat in corners. Low oil pressure reading may just be the sender.

[quirpco]

Magnificent Jaguar!  What vintage is it?

[SilverhammerNZ]

It left the factory 23rd October 1962. The first owner took possesion in December 1962.

[lfclikewalfc]

@AndyWhite007 mine cost me 2 grand done it up sold it 10000

[muirhouseterrace]

You can always get another wife.

[mrpihuamo]

que carro tan hermoso felicidades yo tengo uno 1959 lo estoy remodelando acaso tienes informacion sobre el modelo? felicidades tienes una joya

[Elux56]

Congratulations to a very nice car ! I am the lucky owner of a 1963 Mk II 3.8 litre, and I will NEVER sell it. That is a car that just puts a big smile on your face. When the world runs out of oil I'll just put it in our living room (well, when I think about it - my wife may have some objections)

[mortdk]

Lovely car! The finest saloon car ever - they sure don't make them like that anymore. My neighbour had one (also in black) in the early 70'ties. And on a hot summerday we often drove to the beach in that car. I've never forgotten even I was only 5-6 years old then ...

[artofwheels]

real classic masterpiece! 5 stars

[deckboy10]

my dads got a 1964 mk2 and a 1983 xj6 there good cars