The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate shows that this example, Chassis # P220220DN was manufactured on January 22nd 1962 was the 1,220th example built. It was fitted with the 95th 3.8L High compression engine (#LC1095-9) when new, which it still carries today. Out of the thousands of cars built, 1 in every 120 or so would receive a high compression 220 horsepower 3.8L engine. Combing this factor with the highly desirable four-speed transmission, mated to overdrive, and wire wheels this made for quite possibly the best possible combination. Finished in Opalescent Gunmetal over a Red interior, it not only performed to its best abilities, but it also looked the part as well in this stunning color combination. No doubt, this was about as good as it got in 1962 for a Jaguar Sedan, best colors, best options, period. This example was later dispatched on February 6th, 1962 and was destined for Capitol Motors in New Jersey where it was sold new to well known Princeton Playwright John O’hara. John O’Hara was certainly a man fitting of a Jaguar Motor Car. He was an accomplished writer, screenplay writer, was a runner up for the Nobel Prize, served as a reported in the Pacific Theatre and was overall a self made and very talented man. The MKII stayed with Mr. O’hara for about 5 years until it was traded in at Nassau Conover Motor Company of Princeton, NJ in November of 1967, only three-years before O’hara’s Death. It was soon sold to a Mr. John T. Bentley, of Lawrenceville, NJ who owned the car for only 2.5 years before it was for sale yet again. In 1971 it was acquired by its third and most recent owner, a Mr. Noe LaFrambroise of Trenton, NJ. At the time of acquisition the car had roughly 60,000 miles on it, and was its new owner’s main transportation. Over the years the car was cared for by both its owner and under the services of “Jaguar Specialists” of Fallsington, PA.

Services performed ranged from oil changes, total brake overhauls, clutch hydraulics to valve adjustments. But it seems the car has always been drama free and as a result remains matching numbers with the engine never removed and everything in tact as it has always been. This is a prime example for an enthusiast who understands both originality and the ultimate combination of options/colors available from Jaguar in 1962, for a Sedan. It also offers the best possible base for light restoration, but preservation could also be a common theme with this example as well. With E-Type power, sophisticated looks, contrasting colors, and a plethora of go-fast and usable options, this MKII is sure to be the best option in any stable of sedans. Included in the sale is a JDHT Certificate, original books, warranty booklet, tools, jack, spare, and records/history from new until now. A great experience for very little money and a worthwhile investment.