• Baujahr 
    1959
  • Automobiltyp 
    Limousine
  • Zustand 
    Gebraucht
  • Standort
    Niederlande
  • Außenfarbe 
    Sonstige

Beschreibung

1959 JAGUAR MKII (UPGRADED BY VICARAGE)

Upgraded or better called rebuilt by the Vicarage Classic Car Company
One of the most readily recognised cars of the 1960s
Highly desirable 'modern classic'
In need of technical attention but a great opportunity
A possibility to purchase an upgraded MKII for a relative low price
Upgraded to be used on a daily base

One of the most readily recognized cars of the 1960s, thanks in part to countless appearances in films and on television, Jaguar's seminal Mk2 saloon set the standard for the class throughout its entire production life and today remains highly prized by enthusiasts. Its immediate predecessor - the Mk1 - had been introduced in 1956 and is of historic significance, being the Coventry firm's first unitary construction saloon car. It was replaced in October 1959 by the closely related, albeit extensively revised, Mk2.

In 1984 a company named Vicarage started to restore or better described completely rebuilt ’s worlds fastest four door sporting saloon.

A Vicarage Jaguar was more then a restoration. A car which was restored by the Vicarage company could easily be described as factory new with an upgraded engine, gearbox, suspension, power steering and airconditioning.

The goal of the Vicarage company was clear. A Vicarage Jaguar should be able to compete with new cars in comfort and reliability.

The Vicarage Jaguar was a car built to be used on a daily base.

Only 24 examples were built and a waiting list was existing. Therefore it is still rare to find a Vicarage built MKII.

Although production ceased in 1967, such is the enduring appeal of Jaguar's classic Mk2 saloon, that a healthy demand exists - not for mere replicas - but for re-engineered versions of the original.

ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
This rare Jaguar MKII has been upgraded by the Vicarage Classic Car Company. The car was ordered by a gentlemen named Mr. Allers.

Mr. Allers kept every single letter, e-mail and invoice and therefore the car is very complete with an enormous binder full with details about the car.

A complete specification sheet of the car how it is ordered is coming with the car.

Amongst the “standard” Vicarage upgrades this MKII is fitted with the following optionals:
- power steering
- electric assisted windows
- upgraded stereo system with 6 speakers
- central door locking
- cruise control
- alarm
- uprated brakes
- airconditioning
- upgraded automatic gearbox
- upgraded 4.2 liter engine
- oil cooler
- kenloge fan
- rack-and-pinion steering

Amongst the invoices, letters and details are also some restoration pictures available in the file.

CONDITION EXTERIOR

During the restoration the Jaguar was completely stripped. Some pictures on which can be seen that the entire body was stripped and prepared are in the file of the car.

The paintwork is nice although one can find signs of use. Nevertheless the paint is nice and shiny.

The chrome is on most parts very nice. One can find some pitting on the light surrounding and bumpers for example.
In our opinion no need for re-chroming or action.

The front window certainly needs to be replaced as it shows scratches and damages.

Some of the wheels are showing rust. A set of new wheels would certainly upgrade the car and is a low cost investment.

CONDITION INTERIOR
The interior is nice, the leather seats show on the sides signs of use as well as the middle glove box.
The carpet is not nice anymore and a new carpet would be advised.
The wood on the doors are mainly nice although the dashboard shows some cracks. We have a good contact in Italy who can renovate the entire wood for a very reasonable price.
All buttons and switches are in perfect working order including the electrical windows.

DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The Jaguar stood still for quite some time. It was not used because the former owner was unfortunately not able to use the car anymore due to health issues.

The car is in need of technical attention and a big service. Optical, interior and exterior one can decide to take action or leave the car as it is.
Technically the car drives well, brakes and shifts but we advice a very good service and rebuilt of the brakes and checks of all rubbers etc. to ensure safe trips.

Altogether this car is offered for a bargain price. The car needs off-course attention but one can buy for a relative low amount of money a car which will get a high value when it’s updated again.

The price of € 25.000,- is a fixed price.