My Jaguar Mk2

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1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8L Manual with overdrive, Left hand drive

A car this age has a lot of story to tell, and as the curious person I am, I'll try to get collect as much historic data about this particular car as possible, and update this page accordingly.

My Jaguar - Picture taken in Larvik, Norway 2012
First time registered: June 26th, 1962 in Oslo, Norway.
Original license plate A-12628 -  changed to 0-308 .

Chassis no: 221138DN
Engine:  LC 2116-8 / 3.8L 6 cyl 220 HP
Gear box: GBN 6203JS O/ Moss 4 speed w Overdrive Synch on 2nd,3rdand 4th.
Carburetors: 2 x S.U. H.D.6
Body no: S020535
Color: Old English White
Interior: Red
Mileage: about 134’ km. Not confirmed.

GENERAL FOR THE MK2

Dimensions: 4.591 m (length), 1.695 m (width), 1.460 m (height).
Weight (dry): 1391 kg.
Turning circle: 10.21 m
Ground clearance: 178 mm
Wheelbase: 2.727 m
Petrol tank: 54,5 liters
Engine capacity: 6,25 liters (refill) – 7,5 liters total.
Manual gearbox w overd. capacity:  2,25 liters(L). (Automatic: 8,5 L. Manual no overdrive: 1,5 L)
Rear axle: 1,5 L
Cooling system (inc heater): 12,5 L.

Interior - all stickers are now removed, gear lever changed.

 
ABOUT MY CAR
Original car, matching numbers. The red interior leather has the right patina, from 1962. The interior wood work is intact and nice, but needs some attention. It has chrome wire wheels, with white side tires. It has the correct instruments (all Smiths except from the Lucas Amp meter), all working except the clock. The chassis and body is straight and healthy – no rust is found.
It has got the Moss box, with non-synchro first gear – a bit heavy and slow, but charming. The overdrive makes it a very good cruiser.
The engine is running smooth, and the 3.8 L responds nicely to any initiative. Giving it a faster/improved gear box would be no mistake, but this car will keep t original as long as I have it.
The chrome is good all around.  The round side mirrors are mounted on the doors, and antenna is on the left, front wing. The original radio does not work, but looks great.
Probably repainted in original color sometime in the 80’s.

Seats - the seat belts are now changed.

OWNER HISTORY

  1. Mr. Strøm Oslo area 1962 – 1972 (or ’70). 
  2. Mr. Nordin Bergen area 1972 (or ’70) - 1981. 
  3. Mr. Homlen Skien area  1981 - 1992.
  4. Mr. Lie Bergen area 1992  - 2010.
  5. Mr. Borhaven Oslo area 2010-2012.
  6. Mr. Høyseth, Sandefjord area, 2012 ->


MODIFICATIONS FROM ORIGINAL

  • One switch is added left of the central speaker. Functionality unknown.
  • Seat belts added 2012 (3p). Red belts, 2 in front, 2 in back, from sngbarrat.co.uk. Chrome buckles with Jaguar on them.
  • The fuel filter (glass) is removed from the glass container under the hood, and put externally.
  • The steering wheel seems to be from a MkI or similar, cross-style.
Engine - 3.8 L


WORK DONE LATELY (all 2012)

  • Changed the speedometer wire
  • Fixed fuel leak under the hood, at the fuel filter
  • Oil change engine, gear oil and hypoid oil in the back
  • Starter motor removed, overhauled and put back
  • Fixed the map lamp wiring
  • New mirror for the side mirror.
  • New rear indicator lamp/plastic, rear
  • New gear lever leather
Original radio - but currently not working.


RECENT EVENT HISTORY

  • Exhibition, Stavern Sept 2012
  • Vinterbroløpet  Aug 2012
  • Grevlingløpet Aug 2012
  • Kongsbergknekken Aug 2012
  • Museumsløpet June 2012
  • Stokke meet-up May 2012
Back door window - the wood works need some attention, but still beautiful


WORK TO BE DONE

  • New exhaust system, original style, but stainless steel
  • New oil seal
  • Leather interior makeover, still the original from ’62 looking good with perfect patina.
  • Wood, wish to carefully give new life to the wood-works inside. The finish is not cracked, and need some love and care.
  • Rear suspension leaf springs needs attention. The car looks low/heavy at the rear end.
  • When the time comes – a paint job might be on the to-do.

RESOURCES AND LINKS

To be continued...

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