Lyons' 'grace, pace and space' sports saloon — in 3.8 form, the fastest production saloon in the world in its day.
Launched in October 1959, the Jaguar Mk2 is Sir William Lyons' 'grace, pace and space' sports saloon — the four-wheel-disc-braked development of the 1955–59 2.4/3.4 saloon, and in 3.8 form the fastest production saloon in the world in its day.
The Daimler 2.5-V8 and V8-250 were the badge-engineered siblings within the same body.
One of the defining British sports saloons and a Lyons-era Jaguar signature. Provenance, engine identity and documented originality are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk2 2.4 | 1959–1967 | — | 120 bhp; 25,173 built. Per Wikipedia/Conceptcarz. |
| Mk2 3.4 | 1959–1967 | — | 210 bhp; 28,666 built. Per Wikipedia/Conceptcarz. |
| Mk2 3.8 | 1959–1967 | — | 220 bhp; E-Type-derived block; 30,141 built. Per Wikipedia/Conceptcarz. |
| 240 & 340 run-outs | 1967–1969 | — | Slimmer bumpers; 240 gained the straight-port head and passed 100 mph. 4,446 (240) and 2,788 (340) built plus 12 non-standard '340 3.8s'. Mk2 total 83,976 (1959–67); 240/340 total 7,246 — one source cites 7,234, Verify flag. Per Wikipedia/Conceptcarz. |
Inspect body, chassis and structural condition carefully. Confirm the extent of any body restoration and originality of panels and trim against a Jaguar marque specialist. For the Mk2 specifically, verify the exact variant (2.4 / 3.4 / 3.8 / 240 / 340) and confirm engine identity against build records.
Confirm engine, gearbox and driveline identity against build records where available; verify service and rebuild history against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Verify the exact variant against build records and period documentation.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-11 | Bonhams Bonhams | 1965 Mk2 3.8 'Coombs' Sports Saloon | — | £50,600 Sold |
| May 2020 | Silverstone Auctions Silverstone Auctions | Mk2 (standard road car record) highest price for a standard road version | — | £93,500 Sold |
| 2021-06-09 | Barons Barons | 1966 Mk2 2.4 project record auction low — the Mk2 holds the UK Hagerty Price Guide's largest gap between 'fair' and 'concours' values | — | £550 Sold |
Defining Lyons-era Jaguar sports saloon. Provenance, engine identity and documented originality separate the strongest examples.
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