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 | 25,173 | 120 bhp; Per Conceptcarz. |
| Mk2 3.4 | 1959–1967 | 28,666 | 210 bhp; Per Conceptcarz. |
| Mk2 3.8 | 1959–1967 | 30,141 | 220 bhp; E-Type-derived block; Per Conceptcarz. |
| 240 & 340 run-outs | 1967–1969 | Not separately recorded | 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. Per 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.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Aguttes Tour Auto 2026 | 1961 Mk II 3.8 Tour de France Factory Edition (Lot 31) | — | €298,000 Sold |
| 2026-04-19 | Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting | 1968 340 (Lot 139) | — | £19,550 Sold |
| 2025-08-15 | Gooding Christie's Pebble Beach Auctions | 1966 Mk II 3.8 (Lot 159) | — | $53,760 Sold |
| 2025-07-11 | Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed | 1965 Mk II 3.8 'Coombs' Sports Saloon (Lot 136) | — | £50,600 Sold |
| 2025-05-21 | H&H Classics Classic Motorcars | 1961 Mk II 3.8 (Lot 66) | — | £76,500 Sold |
| 2023-02-24 | Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale | 1962 Mk II 3.8 (Lot 478) | — | £67,500 Sold |
Defining Lyons-era Jaguar sports saloon. Provenance, engine identity and documented originality separate the strongest examples.
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