February 20 2009
Cool cat: 1964 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 racer
Update 25/2: This Jag sold for GBP15000.
From 20/2:
We like the colour orange on older cars. It gives older cars a more modern look without being too contemporary, if you know what we mean. Maybe not … well anyway … This Jaguar race car looks absolutely stunning in orange. It has been completely rebuilt and is even road legal.
The car has been used as a historic touring car and has just seen a complete rebuild. Loads of things have been modernised. Marcus Barclay, the Jaguar specialist from Bucks, worked his magic on the engine to JEC racing spec. It has been fitted with extravagant orange cam covers. It has also been fitted with a rebuilt gearbox and differential, all of which has only been used on the road. The Jag features uprated competition brakes and independent suspension. As you can see in the pictures below, it has a new alloy fuel cell.
We really dig this car. We like the fact all chrome has been replaced with black rubbers without compromising the elegance of the car. Not sure though about purchasing it for ourselves without making it a bit less rudimentary. It would be a bit more like for example a Coombs Mk II. Or at least with a few more seats.
For sale on ebay UK out of New Malden near Kingston upon Thames, with 4 days to go. Currently at just over GBP6000 with reserve not met.
