Highlights
Family-owned, 35,000 miles from new
Completely original and unmolested example
Factory black paint with tan leather interior
Original service book with 1960s handwritten entries
MOT and Tax exempt
There are very few surviving Mk2 Jaguars that remain as unmolested and original as this. Retaining its factory black paintwork, original tan leather interior, and period burr walnut trim, this is a wonderfully preserved car that wears its 65 years with pride. From the unused ashtrays to the complete original toolkit, the attention to preservation should have collectors and enthusiasts chomping at the bit.
The remarkable history - one owner from new, subsequently registered through their business and family - paired with genuine low mileage of just 35,000 miles, makes this a collector’s dream. The presence of the original service book, filled with handwritten Jaguar main dealer entries from the 1960s, and a period underseal certificate is a highly unusual survivor in itself and provides valuable provenance.
This is not a car that’s been restored or modernised, rather one that’s been cherished, gently recommissioned when needed, and carefully stored. Cars of this originality and condition are increasingly rare, and it offers a wonderful opportunity for the next custodian to continue its careful preservation or simply enjoy its original old-world charm.
First registered 16th March 1960
Supplied new in 1960 and retained by the same family
Main agent servicing recorded for the first 11 years to 23,000 miles
Then largely laid up, with occasional recommissioning over 40 years
Used by family members and businesses, hence the low mileage
Original service book with handwritten entries from the 1960s
Certificate confirming underseal treatment in the 1960s
Complete and original toolkit present
Current owner for 18 months
Spark plugs replaced
Oil kept very clean
MOT until May 2026 despite exemption