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The Jaguar MK2 was introduced in 1960 and rode on a 107 inch wheelbase. Power was from the famous Jaguar 3.8 liter inline six-cylinder engine from the XK series offering 220 horsepower. Around 30,000 examples were produced through 1966.

This Jaguar MK2 Saloon came from England in 1978 as a right hand drive model. One of the prior owners had run the engine dry of coolant and the engine had to be completely rebuilt, a job performed by the current owner.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
The Jaguar Mark II was introduced in October 1959 and continued in production until 1967. The MKII was built as a replacement for the 2.4 and 3.4 liter saloon, also known as the MKI.
The MK II was based on the MKI, but the result was different in many ways, both aesthetically and mechanically. Improvements to the design and modern materials resulted in a reduced overall weight. The interior was completely redesigned but retained its luxury and elegance with such amenities as leather and wood veneer. The attention to detail both inside and out, only amplified the ambiance of sophistication. Leather seats continued to be standard until 1967 when Jaguar offered it as optional in an effort to reduce the cost of the vehicle.

Under the hood was an XK engine, the same that had won at LeMans in 1951 and 1953. The XK engine was now enlarged to 3.8 liters producing around 220 horsepower. The engine continued to prove itself as a reliable and capable power plant.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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