The body is finished in Opalescent Maroon and features split chrome bumpers, triple windshield wipers, glass headlight covers, and dual exhaust outlets. The bumpers were replated in April 2017, and the Amco bumper bars removed at that time are included in the sale. A collection of Triplex glass etchings can be seen in the gallery along with paint meter readings. Imperfections in the finish are also shown up close below.
The replacement 15” chrome 72-spoke wire wheels were…
The body is finished in Opalescent Maroon and features split chrome bumpers, triple windshield wipers, glass headlight covers, and dual exhaust outlets. The bumpers were replated in April 2017, and the Amco bumper bars removed at that time are included in the sale. A collection of Triplex glass etchings can be seen in the gallery along with paint meter readings. Imperfections in the finish are also shown up close below.
The replacement 15” chrome 72-spoke wire wheels were installed in March 2018, and they are mounted with two-eared knock-off hubs and Universal Sport radial tires. A matching spare wheel with a Michelin tire is mounted under the rear cargo floor. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes with inboard rear units.
The cabin features low-back seats trimmed in black leather upholstery along with matching door panels, sills, sides of the console, and carpets. Textured aluminum trims the dashboard and center console, and additional equipment includes a BMCD Custom AM radio, a heater, a cigar lighter, lap belts, and a gray cloth headliner.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline. Gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, amperage, and coolant temperature are mounted in the center of the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles.
The 3.8-liter inline-six features triple SU side-draft carburetors and was factory rated at 265 horsepower. The engine was rebuilt in 2019 and fitted with replacement bearings, valves and guides, head studs, freeze plugs, gaskets, and seals. The water pump was rebuilt and heater core was also overhauled at that time. Work in 2019 by George Beavis Maschine Shop of Vallejo, California, included polishing the camshafts and crankshaft as well as resurfacing the cylinder head. Photos and invoices from the work performed can be seen in the galley along with results from a recent compression test.
Cylinder head stamping RA 1902–9 matches the engine block stamping and is listed on both included Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificates. Gearbox stamping EB 10050 JS can be seen below.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission that was removed and fitted with replacement gaskets and seals in 2019. A clutch plate and throwout bearing were also fitted at that time. A replacement exhaust system was sourced from Jaguar Classic and installed in 2017.
Stampings, tags, and markings on the chassis, powertrain, and body are provided above and can be seen up close in the gallery.
The Jaguar Production Record Trace Certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.
Photos of the first and second owners with the car can be seen in the gallery.