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Description

Late 2.4 litre version of Jaguar’s acclaimed MkII Saloon
4-Speed manual transmission with Overdrive
Power steering
Recent sympathetic restoration
Interior beautifully trimmed in red leather

Jaguar’s saloon-car range of the 1960s perfectly epitomised the marque’s famous advertising slogan of ‘Grace, Space, Pace’, and thanks to a recent restoration, this particular 240 is now superbly presented throughout.

Built as a UK-market, right-hand-drive car, it was first registered on 6 May 1968 and spent much of its early life in the south-west of England. By 1970, it had been acquired by Jeffrey Napper of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, and the logbook shows that subsequent owners included Ian Tovey, then Kingswood Motors in Bristol, and finally Derek Fry of nearby Portishead.

The 240’s paperwork – which is neatly kept in an original Jaguar briefcase – traces its ownership history from the 1990s up to the present day, and also includes photographs of its comprehensive restoration. The process included a full respray and a retrim in beautiful red leather.

The interior woodwork is pristine, and as Jaguar stated in the period brochure, the cabin provides ‘the greatest comfort in surroundings of complete luxury’. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, and the 240 benefits from the fitment of a power-steering system – a popular upgrade for these cars that makes low-speed manoeuvring much easier.

The 2483cc straight-six engine is renowned for its smooth, sweet-revving nature, and in this case is paired with an all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox that’s fitted with the optional overdrive. The end result is a stylish and incredibly practical Jaguar saloon that is now being offered for sale with a full set of books and the original brochure, plus a set of black wire wheels.

Condition & Registration

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Jaguar
Model name: 240
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1968
Mileage (read)
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: No
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp): 98/133
Cubic capacity (cm³): 2483
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 4
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Beige
Interior color: Black

Interior material: Leather

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1968 | Jaguar 240