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157 Jaguar Mark 2 2.4 litre (1963) 717 KOX by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar Mk.II 2.4ltr. (1960-68) Engine 2483 S6 DOC Production 25,070 (2.4 litre - 83,800 all Mark IIs) Registration Number 717 KOX (Birmingham) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623671588245/ Not surprising but the Mk.II replaced the Mk.I The Jaguar Mark 2 is a mid-sized luxury sports saloon built from late 1959The Mark 2 was a fast and capable saloon in line with Sir William Lyon mantra of - Grace, Space and Pace. available with all three versions of the advanced Jaguar XK engine: the 2.4, 3.4, and 3.8 litre. The Mark 2 came with a 120 bhp (122 PS) 2,483 cubic centimetres, 210 bhp (213 PS) 3,442 cubic centimetres, 0r a 220 bhp (164 kW; 223 PS) 3,781 cubic centimetres Jaguar XK engine. The 3.4 Litre and 3.8 Litre cars were fitted with twin SU HD6 carburettors and the 2.4 Litre with twin Solex carburettors. The front suspension geometry was rearranged to raise the roll centre and the rear track widened. Four-wheel disc brakes were now standard. Power steering, overdrive or automatic transmissions could be fitted at extra cost. The 3.8 litre was supplied fitted with a limited-slip differential. The new car was re-engineered above the waistline, with vision dramatically improved by an 18% increase in cabin glass area. Slender front pillars allowed a wider windscreen, and the rear window almost wrapped around to the enlarged side windows, now with the familiar Jaguar D-shape above the back door and fully chromed frames for all the side windows. The radiator grille was changed, and larger side, tail and fog lamps were repositioned. Inside a new heating system was fitted and ducted to the rear compartment. There was an improved instrument layout that became standard for all Jaguar cars until the XJ series II of 1973. The Mark 2 is also well known as the car driven by fictional TV detective Inspector Morse played by John Thaw; Morse's car was the version with 2.4 litre engine, steel wheels and Everflex vinyl roof, registered 248 RPA . Whereas in his younger days as a Detective Constable in Endeavour, Endeavour Morse is seen driving and being a passenger in his boss Inspector Thursdays Mark 1 Jaguar 3.8 litre, UFF 325, as driving a 2.4 litre Mark 1 KAN 169 Diolch am 97,347,597 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,347,597 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-157

158 Jaguar Mark II 3.4 litre (1964) 9411 RU by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar Mk.II 3.4ltr. (1960-68) Engine 3442 S6 DOC Production 28,660 (3.4 litre - 83,800 all Mark IIs) Registration Number 9411 RU (Bournemouth) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623671588245/ Not surprising but the Mk.II replaced the Mk.I The Jaguar Mark 2 is a mid-sized luxury sports saloon built from late 1959The Mark 2 was a fast and capable saloon in line with Sir William Lyon mantra of - Grace, Space and Pace. available with all three versions of the advanced Jaguar XK engine: the 2.4, 3.4, and 3.8 litre. The Mark 2 came with a 120 bhp (122 PS) 2,483 cubic centimetres, 210 bhp (213 PS) 3,442 cubic centimetres, 0r a 220 bhp (164 kW; 223 PS) 3,781 cubic centimetres Jaguar XK engine. The 3.4 Litre and 3.8 Litre cars were fitted with twin SU HD6 carburettors and the 2.4 Litre with twin Solex carburettors. The front suspension geometry was rearranged to raise the roll centre and the rear track widened. Four-wheel disc brakes were now standard. Power steering, overdrive or automatic transmissions could be fitted at extra cost. The 3.8 litre was supplied fitted with a limited-slip differential. The new car was re-engineered above the waistline, with vision dramatically improved by an 18% increase in cabin glass area. Slender front pillars allowed a wider windscreen, and the rear window almost wrapped around to the enlarged side windows, now with the familiar Jaguar D-shape above the back door and fully chromed frames for all the side windows. The radiator grille was changed, and larger side, tail and fog lamps were repositioned. Inside a new heating system was fitted and ducted to the rear compartment. There was an improved instrument layout that became standard for all Jaguar cars until the XJ series II of 1973. The Mark 2 is also well known as the car driven by fictional TV detective Inspector Morse played by John Thaw; Morse's car was the version with 2.4 litre engine, steel wheels and Everflex vinyl roof, registered 248 RPA . Whereas in his younger days as a Detective Constable in Endeavour, Endeavour Morse is seen driving and being a passenger in his boss Inspector Thursdays Mark 1 Jaguar 3.8 litre, UFF 325, as driving a 2.4 litre Mark 1 KAN 169 Diolch am 97,347,597 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,347,597 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-158

322 Jaguar XK120 (OTS) Roadster (1951) VDR 120 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1949-54) Original Engine 3442cc S6 DOC Current Engine 3781cc S6 DOC Chassis Number 660545 Engine Number W2826-7 Production 7612 Originall Registration Number MGT 883 (London) Current Registration Number VDR 120 (re-registered on a vehicle related Cherished number first allocated for issue from Plymouth) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623671588245/ Launched at the 1948 London Motor Show as a Roadster with the show car, with public reaction encouraging William Lyons to put it in production for 1949. With the first customer car delivered to Clark Gable. The first 242 were hand built with aluminium bodies and ash frames, but to meet demand the mass produced cars that followed had pressed steel bodies, but retained the aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid. Powered by a 3.4 litre straight six XK engine With alloy cylinder head and twin side-draft SU carburettors, the dual overhead-cam With alloy cylinder head and twin side-draft SU carburettors, the dual overhead-cam it developed 160 bhp. VDR 120 This original early right hand drive Jaguar XK120 roadster with chrome sidelights and no side vents, was originally supplied by Henley's to its original owner a Mr Oswald Salvador with a registration MGT 883. It was purchased in 1969, by a nineteen year old for the princely sum of £ 190, over the next 49 years it was used in competition like the Wiscombe Hillclimb with the Aston Martin Owners Club, touring with the Jaguar Owners Club and classic rallies. In 2010 the XK was the subject of a body off restoration, the chassis was galvanized, the rear springs were replaced with nine leaf alpine springs, a thicker anti-roll bar and Mk. II steering bushes were fitted, the rear axle was replaced with a Salisbury axle disc brakes were fitted all round and 16-inch 54 spoke wire wheels fitted. The original 3.4 litre engine block has been bored out to 3.8 litre with 9:1 compression ratio pistons. The head is a later type which has been straight ported and gas flowed, fitted with high lift camshafts and lead free valves and seats (the original stud less head comes with the car), the carburation is uprated with two inch SU's carburettors. The body was stripped to bare metal and all necessary repairs were carried out before a full respray in the original colour of bronze. The interior has been re-trimmed in two-tone tan leather with matching carpets and the steering wheel is a smaller diameter leather rimmed example to allow the very tall driver access. Diolch am 96,431,191 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,431,191 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-322

210 Jaguar XK140 Roadster (1955) VUE 502 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar XK140 Roadster (1955-57) Engine 3442cc S6 DOC Production 3347 Registration Number VUE 502 (Warwickshire) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623671588245... The successor to the XK120, introduced in 1954 as a 1955 model. Exterior changes that distinguished it from the XK120 included more substantial front and rear bumpers with overriders, and flashing turn signals The grille remained the same size but became a one-piece cast unit with fewer, and broader, vertical bars. The Jaguar badge was incorporated into the grille surround. A chrome trim strip ran along the centre of the bonnet and boot The interior was made more comfortable for taller drivers by moving the engine, firewall and dash forward to give 3 inches extra legroom. The XK140 was powered by the William Heynes designed 3.4 litre Jaguar XK double overhead camshaft inline-6 engine, with the Special Equipment modifications from the XK120, which raised the specified power by 10 bhp to 190 bhp Diolch am 92,666,208 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 92,666,208 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-210

156 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe (1955) RSJ 264 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head (1955-57) Engine 3442cc S6 DOC Production 2797 Registration Number RSJ 264 (Re-registered, possibly on importation, with an unused loosely date related number first earmarked for issue from Bute) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623671588245/ The Jaguar XK140 was introduced in 1954 as a 1955 model year car succeeded the Jaguar XK120 The XK 140 carries a heavier front bumper and grille and Le Mans winner medal on the boot lid. More accurate rack and pinion steering and a 190bhp engine in standard trim and 210bhp for the special equipment cars. Roofline extended from the earlier XK120 FHC offering two occasional rear seats or extra luggage area, and more legroom. A few late cars with Automatic gearbox. The XK140 was powered by the William Heynes designed 3.4 litre Jaguar XK double overhead camshaft inline-6 engine, with the Special Equipment modifications from the XK120, which raised the specified power by 10 bhp to 190 bhp. It was offered either as a Roadster (designated OTS – Open Two Seater – in America) a Drophead Coupe (DHC) with a bulkier lined canvass top that folded down behind the seats, or a Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) Diolch am 97,347,597 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,347,597 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-156

216 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 litre Saloon (1963) 400 FLA by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Jaguar Mk.II 3.8ltr. (1960-68) Engine 3781 S6 DOC Production 30070 Registration Number 400 FLA (London) JAGUAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623671588245... The Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium-sized saloon car built from late 1950, replacing the similar looking Mark I It came with a 120 bhp (89 kW; 120 PS) 2,483 cubic centimetres (152 cu in), 210 bhp (160 kW; 210 PS) 3,442 cubic centimetres (210 cu in) or 220 bhp (160 kW; 220 PS) 3,781 cubic centimetres (231 cu in) Jaguar XK engine and a 3.8 litre XK engine similar to the unit used in the 3.8 E-Type but different inlet manifold and carburation (two SUs versus three on the E-Type in Europe) Compared to the Mark 1, appearance of the car was transformed by an increase of 18% in cabin glass area greatly improving vision. The car was re-engineered above the waistline, slender front pillars allowed a wider windscreen and the rear window almost wrapped around to the enlarged side windows. The radiator grille was amended and larger side, tail and fog lamps repositioned. Mechanically the front suspension geometry was rearranged and the rear track widened Four-wheel disc brakes were now standard. Power steering, overdrive or automatic transmissions could be fitted at extra cost. The 3.8 Litre was supplied fitted with a limited-slip differential Diolch am 92,667,428 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 92,667,428 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-216