1963 Jaguar MkII 3.8 Litre FULLY RESTORED

Description

Only Miles since Complete Frame Up Restoration - 447

Color - British Racing Green
Interior color - Biscuit Leather
Engine - 3.8L DOHC 6 cylinder
Transmission - 4 speed MOD
Description and history
The current owner found this car under a
tarp in a barn near Spokane Washington in 2002. This “barn find” Jaguar was part of an
extensive British car collection, and had not been driven since 1982. Due to the extremely dry
climate, this car has minimal rust, and after cleaning and polishing the paint and chrome are
quite presentable albeit with some ‘60’s patina. The car contains no electronic parts, which
may be of interest to some. The Jaguar has been stored in a heated garage since 2002, and
has never been driven in the rain.

Top Flight Restoration  MkII restored to concourse correct original specifications following the Jaguar Clubs
of North America Mark 2 Judging Guide by George Jones. This MkII has many ideal and
sought after features including chrome wire wheels, reclining seats (Reutter) with chrome
levers, fog ranger lights, 5 new Vredestein tires, Moto-Lita wood Derrington steering wheel, and
3-point seat belts with Leaper logo buckles.This is a matching numbers car with original data
plate. There are 447 miles on a completely rebuilt engine with new Jaguar parts. Work
performed by machinist John Maloney of Autosport Seattle. The car is fitted with a 3.8L six-
cylinder engine with a 9:1 compression ratio and dual SU carburetors combined with a 4-
speed manual transmission w/ electric overdrive. The car starts easily, runs well, and has “Long
Legs”.

On a completely rebuilt ORIGINAL engine bay has been undercoated and painted the body color. A new cloth wrapped wiring
harness was installed (British Wiring Inc.) and connected to the dash instruments. The radiator
and heater core were serviced by Seattle Radiator. The wiper motor received a new wiring
harness, wrinkle paint and works well. The Lucas Screenjet windscreen washer and bottle
frame were restored with correct rubbers. The battery is currently fitted with a convenient quick
disconnect, although the correct positive terminal cable and battery cover come with the car.

Derrington wheel upgrade from stock 

The 4 wheel disc brakes were completely rebuilt with new stainless steel brake tubes ( Classic
Tube Inc ), new rotors, SS re-lined calipers, rebuilt brake booster and reservac tank with stone
shield, rebuilt master cylinder, new brake fluid bottle and sensor with Girling yellow stripe hose,
all new pads and seals. Very good brakes and emergency brakes
The correct Coopers air cleaner has a new hammered finish and the spark plug caps are
Champion “ Bow Ties “. The exhaust manifold has been refinished with a black high heat finish

The completely rebuilt ORIGINAL engine bay has been undercoated and painted the body color. A new cloth wrapped wiring
harness was installed (British Wiring Inc.) and connected to the dash instruments. The radiator
and heater core were serviced by Seattle Radiator. The wiper motor received a new wiring
harness, wrinkle paint and works well. The Lucas Screenjet windscreen washer and bottle
frame were restored with correct rubbers. The battery is currently fitted with a convenient quick
disconnect, although the correct positive terminal cable and battery cover come with the car.
The correct Coopers air cleaner has a new hammered finish and the spark plug caps are
Champion “ Bow Ties “. The exhaust manifold has been refinished with a black high heat finish.
Brakes
The 4 wheel disc brakes were completely rebuilt with new stainless steel brake tubes ( Classic
Tube Inc ), new rotors, SS re-lined calipers, rebuilt brake booster and reservac tank with stone
shield, rebuilt master cylinder, new brake fluid bottle and sensor with Girling yellow stripe hose,
all new pads and seals. Very good brakes and emergency brake.
Interior
The interior floor pans and insides of doors were painted and covered with Dynamat sound
proofing. The cars upholstery kit was fabricated by OSJI of Muncie Indiana and installed by
McFarland Upholstery of Fife Washington. The Wilton wool carpets, Connolly hide seat covers
over powder coated frames and new seat cushions, door cards, and wool Moquette headliner
are beige color. The walnut burl woodwork has been refinished with multiple coats of Epifanes
EV resistant spar varnish followed by a hand rubbed wax finish. The console is covered in
beige leather with a leather shift boot, and the ashtray lid is flock coated black. The interior of
the glove box was refinished in grey Moquette with working courtesy light

The front seat backs
have pull down tray tables. The rear seats have a pull down arm rest. New windlace in
matching beige has been installed around all doors, with the ends tucked into the aluminum
door sills. New 3-point seat belts with “Leaper” logos provide a much safer ride than lap belts.
All dash instruments work correctly, even the clock!

The body color is dark British Racing Green which has been cleaned and polished, but not
repainted for the most part. The
chrome has a few small dings but is quite presentable. The rubber door, trunk and window
seals have all been replaced. The side view mirror is a Talbot bullet type. The glass all has
Triplex XXX tags with new front and rear windscreen rubber gaskets. The front turn signal lens
are amber colored, but clear lenses will be provided with the sale.

Amber turn signal lenses are included for the European market

The boot is fitted with a new
SU fuel pump, black side board
covers, black boot mat,
refinished jack with leather
strap, owners manual, 3 ring
service manual, knockoff
hammers and a complete tool
kit which fits above the spare.

The gas tank has been cleaned, redlined, and repainted.
The sensor works well and is accessible beneath the boot
mat. New fuel lines were installed and the SU carburetors
were rebuilt and tuned. The glass fuel reservoir currently has
a pleated paper filter installed, but the correct brass screen
filter will be sold with the car

The undercarriage has been  completely refurbishes repainted and
sprayed with black undercoating. The suspension was
totally disassembled, powder coated, and reassembled with
new neoprene bushings and shock absorbers. The new
exhaust pipes are stainless steel.

While every effort was made to tighten all clamps and seals, the car is still, to some extent, a
self lubricating British car. The original radio works…..until it doesn’t. There is a small rusty
patch in a low visibility area which was
present at time of purchase and has not
changed in 20 years. This car has been
very well received in numerous local car
shows and is quite presentable. The car
will be a joy to own and drive for the right
owner who appreciates unaltered
originality and the beauty of a true
classic.