A well-preserved example of the classic British sports saloon, now offered from long-term ownership. It is powered by a replacement 3.4-litre Jaguar XK6 straight-six, coupled to a rebuilt three-speed automatic gearbox. The odometer displays 32,388 miles, however this is not warranted. An original Australian-delivered example,1963 Jaguar MkII has been with the seller for the last 15 years and has been regularly serviced of late, also benefiting from an engine replacement prior to 2005 and a rebuild in 2009, plus a gearbox rebuild in 2019. Its registration was renewed in March 2022. This MkII is finished in the appealing hue of Carmen Red, over a red leather-trimmed interior with matching carpets and elegant wood trim on the dashboard and door cards. It rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch wire wheels shod in Toyo tyres, though the original one-piece wheels and hubcaps will also be included in the sale. The cabin is equipped with an authentic period AM radio, Smiths dials, and manually operated windows. A wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel has been installed. A 16-inch thermos fan was fitted along with an upgraded brake booster in 2004. The car runs on premium unleaded petrol. It will be accompanied by its original workshop manual, along with a complete MkII toolkit and numerous maintenance receipts dating back to 2004. The car sustained a minor scrape in the seller’s garage, which has now been repaired. The Carmen Red paintwork was resprayed in 2011, and the exterior now presents very well, with some minor blemishes around the headlights and on the chrome trim pieces and a few small bubbles in the right front door (pictured). The cabin was comprehensively restored by independent Jaguar specialist Mike Roddy Motors in 2007, now featuring new headlining, carpets, moquette and restored wood trim. The red leather upholstery is in good shape, with some age-related creasing and a small imperfection on the base of the driver’s seat. There is a small chip on one of the radio control buttons, but the interior trim and controls otherwise present very well indeed. On 25 July 2022 the speedo stopped working and will need attention. No other mechanical or electrical faults have been detected. This MkII’s most recent service was carried out in 2021, when the technicians at Mike Roddy Motors also replaced the fuel lines. In 2019, the car was serviced and the gearbox was rebuilt. Prior to this, in 2018, the fuel pump was replaced as part of an annual service. The engine was rebuilt in 2009. This Jaguar MkII 3.4 is a well-maintained example of the classic sports saloon, with a replacement straight-six, a rebuilt gearbox and a re-trimmed cabin. Now with a renewed registration, it is ready to be enjoyed on weekend jaunts or at one of its next owner’s favourite classic car shows. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.