Jaguar Mark II Saloon

The preferred car of bank robbers and gangsters throughout the 1960s the MKII won many admirers for its performance and handling. As a result, MKII's have featured in many British crime films, including Robbery, Get Carter and Mona Lisa. However, the best known fictional MKII is probably the car driven by Inspector Morse in the British television series of the same name

The years of production for the MKII were from 1960 to 1969. Total Production: 90,640

The Jaguar Mark II was introduced in October 1959 and continued in production until 1967. The MKII was built as a replacement for the 2.4 and 3.4 liter saloon, also known as the MKI.

The MK II was based on the MKI, but the result was different in many ways, both aesthetically and mechanically. Improvements to the design and modern materials resulted in a reduced overall weight. The interior was completely redesigned but retained its luxury and elegance with such amenities as leather and wood veneer. The attention to detail both inside and out, only amplified the ambiance of sophistication. Leather seats continued to be standard until 1967 when Jaguar offered it as optional in an effort to reduce the cost of the vehicle.

Under the hood was an XK engine, the same that had won at LeMans in 1951 and 1953. The XK engine was now enlarged to 3.8 liters producing around 220 horsepower. The engine continued to prove itself as a reliable and capable power plant.