2010-06-08 10:25:52 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 6/10
www.handhauctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php

Auction description:
Estimate: £18000 - 22000
Registration No: NRC409E
Chassis No: 171185BW
Engine No: 9853/8
CC: 3442
Colour: Pearlescent Red
Trim Colour: Red
MOT: March 2011
This particular example is said to have benefited from "a 'ground-up' professional restoration costing £26,000 in 1991" after which Ken Jenkins of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club reputedly described it as being to "national concours winning standards". Some fifteen years later, during 2006, the Jaguar was cosmetically and mechanically refreshed; a process which reportedly took total expenditure on its refurbishment up to £41,000. As well as a respray and sundry re-chroming, the MkII was given an extensive re-trim (new headlining, carpets and red leather upholstery). Treated to a stainless steel exhaust and reconditioned automatic transmission, the saloon also had its cylinder head overhauled and converted to run on unleaded fuel (via the installation of hardened valves and seats). Judging the power steering-equipped 'NRC 409E' to be in "excellent" condition with regard to its 3.4 litre straight-six engine, three-speed automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim, the vendor adds: "this is a truly exceptional MkII that deserves close inspection. With the last owner for the past 24 years, the car has only travelled to shows. Quality Jaguar MkIIs like this one can be a secure investment and a wonderful pleasure to own - and incredible value for money at a fraction of the restoration cost".