1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-Litre Saloon
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six
A 1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre, originally dispatched to Stockholm, Sweden, this car was subjected to a comprehensive ground-up restoration commissioned around 2008 through Swedish Jaguar specialist Bertil Backstrom. The restoration incorporated a rebuilt high-performance 3.8-litre engine, a five-speed Getrag gearbox, Coopercraft brakes, uprated KONI dampers, revised rear axle and suspension, and power-assisted steering. Since completion, the car has been UK-registered and used regularly for touring, covering approximately 7,500 miles.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £45,000 (≈ $56K)
- 1962 →Factory deliveryOriginal Swedish owner(s)partial documentation
The car was delivered new to Stockholm, Sweden, and remained in Sweden for some period before eventually passing to the workshop of Bertil Backstrom.
- → 2008Acquisition unknownBertil Backstrompartial documentation
A well-regarded Swedish Jaguar specialist known for restorations and bespoke commissions; the car was in his workshop when the vendor encountered it around 2008.
- 2008 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
A long-time classic car enthusiast who commissioned the full restoration through Backstrom, registered the car in the UK, and used it between London and Scotland as well as on European touring and rally events. Extensive photographic record, JDHT Certificate of Authenticity, and a maintenance logbook accompany the car.
Competition
- —Various rally events
The vendor participated in multiple unspecified rally events with the car during his ownership from 2008 onward.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationBertil Backstrom
Full ground-up restoration carried out, encompassing a rebuilt high-performance 3.8-litre engine, fitment of a five-speed Getrag gearbox, Coopercraft braking system, revised rear axle and suspension, race-grade KONI dampers, and power-assisted steering.
Components sourced from M&C Wilkinson, David Manners, and Vicarage. Extensive photographic documentation of the restoration process was retained.
- —ServiceMarcus Barclay
Ongoing routine maintenance and upkeep carried out to keep the car in fully operational condition throughout the vendor's ownership.
Jaguar specialist Marcus Barclay maintained the car on a regular basis; the vendor kept a logbook recording mileage and servicing intervals.
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