- Seller: Laura W (Contact)
- Location: Bakersfield, California
- Mileage: 29,999 Shown
- Chassis #: 00000
- Title Status: Missing
- Engine: 3.8-Liter Inline-6
- Transmission: Automatic
Jaguar’s Mark II has long been admired for combining formal British elegance with genuine sporting ability. With graceful saloon styling, walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, and available 3.8-liter power, these cars offered a blend of luxury and performance that still feels special today. This 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon has been off the road for decades and is now offered as a genuine family barn find from long-term storage in California. Located in Bakersfield, California, it is offered at auction with a reserve.
The seller’s father purchased this Jaguar in 1972 from a British neighbor, who reportedly bought the car new from Peninsula British Motors in Palo Alto, California. The car was last registered in California in 1977 and has reportedly been stored in the seller’s father’s barn in the San Joaquin Valley since the late 1970s. The seller notes that the California DMV no longer has a record of the car because inactive vehicles are purged after many years, so the title is currently missing.
Under the hood is a 3.8-liter inline-six paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The odometer shows 29,999 miles, which the seller believes may be original, though you’ll want to research whether there’s a paper trail to authenticate it. The engine condition is unknown. The seller recalls the car being moved around the property in the late 1970s and believes it was last started in the late 1990s.
The exterior is finished in what the seller describes as original Opalescent Silver Blue paint. While the finish has not been washed or polished in many years, the body is described as straight overall, with no major damage apart from a few small dents. The seller notes that all glass is in good condition, the original hubcaps remain with the car, and the whitewall tires are believed to date from the 1970s. The photos show a complete and graceful Mark II wearing honest age and long-term storage patina.
The interior features navy blue leather upholstery, walnut trim, analog gauges, an AM radio, and the elegant cabin details that make these cars so appealing. The seller states that the dashboard wood was refinished by their father in 1972 and remains presentable, while other wood areas may need refinishing. The seats show age, including seam splits in the front and rear upholstery, and the headliner/wood ceiling trim has deteriorated and will require replacement.
Several issues are disclosed. The trunk does not latch properly and appears to be missing a small plate around the lock. The exhaust system has rust and holes and will need replacement. The rear passenger-side vent window opener needs repair, though the seller believes the required parts are present. The original ignition key works in the ignition, glove compartment, and door locks, but the status of the trunk key is unclear.
Included with the sale are original Jaguar Periodic Maintenance Vouchers, a handful of old receipts, a spare Jaguar engine block, an extra transmission, and miscellaneous parts. The seller notes that their father collected spare parts for his cars, and those Jaguar-related items will accompany the vehicle.
This Mark II is a project that will require mechanical, cosmetic, and title work before it can return to the road. However, it appears to be a largely complete, dry-climate Jaguar with a long-term family history, attractive original colors, spare parts, and the desirable 3.8-liter engine. For the right enthusiast, this could be a rewarding restoration candidate, and the spare parts definitely sweeten the pot. With its elegant lines, honest history, and decades-long connection to one family, this 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon looks like the kind of barn find that deserves to be brought back carefully.
Bid On This Auction
Alauberth bid $350.00 2026-07-21 10:51:41
Ham56 bid $250.00 2026-07-19 08:03:53
dnieuwenhuis bid $150.00 2026-07-19 02:15:49
Having sat for so long, seller would be wise to provide compression test and leak down numbers on that 3.8L. That could give some comfort to prospective bidders. Car needs a complete new interior and headliner. Good news is that wood veneers don’t appear to be lifting, which means they can be stripped and refinished. I did this on a Mark IX.
GLWTA
Having just recently finished a multi-year refurbishment of a 63 Mark 2 with a 4 speed, I have empathy for this project. What is very impressive to me is how totally stock and unmolested this car appears. What discourages me is that with all that this project needs, the absence of a title is going to take a really big toll on the price (I think, anyway??) I really hope someone is inspired to take this on, as long as they realize that it will be costly and time consuming! It will be a very expensive undertaking!! GLWTA.
1976 – first girlfriends dad had one on the side of the house. Caught us in there with “our pants down” after a Frank Zappa concert
Good Times!
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This could be a great value; I am 6 hours away and tempted to go take a look. My only issue is, of course, it is an automatic. Does anyone know a company that could out an automatic for a manual?
Thanks
I’m not going to say its easy, but its not that difficult either. You’ll need a flywheel, gearbox, gearbox mount, driveshaft, If I remember correctly, you’ll need the clutch master as well. The automatic brake pedal is made up of the standard brake pedal and clutch pedal. So all you’ll need is the master (and shaft). The existing driveshaft can be modified for the gearbox if I remember. There are some other odds and ends but thats basically it. There are kit providers all over than can sell you the whole package (for around $8-10,000 us). OR you can enjoy the hunt and piece together the project for about half that.
anyone know if this is a reserve auction?
Hello everyone, This was my father’s car, which he bought from our neighbor’s widow after her British husband died. I was 12 at that time, and am now–gulp–67. I remember this all vividly because I had long admired the car when our neighbor drove it and was ecstatic when my Dad bought it. I spent many a day just sitting in it pretending to drive. I read the comments and wanted to let everyone know who might be interested in the car know that I do have a copy of one of the last registrations for the vehicle. My dad had 10 cars and I sold all but the Jaguar, which I thought I would restore one day. “One day” has yet to arrive and I am going to be selling his ranch and will have no place to store it. So reluctantly I’m letting it go. That said, I sold two other vehicles that I could not find the pink slip for and found out that California no longer had a record of them so I could not obtain a replacement title. Apparently after 30 years of being out of their system due to their non-operational status, they purge the record. I know I saw the pink slip when I first started going through his records but the that was years ago and when I tried to locate it all I could find was the registration. Unfortunately not everything was in one place so I discovered items related to this car and others in various places. I am not a car or restoration expert, but I will try to answer any questions you might have. It was also my father’s practice to have a spare engine and parts for his cars, so as you can see there’s another engine and transmission included. Thanks for considering this special car. Again, please reach out and I’ll try to answer your questions.
Now that’s a beautiful Saloon. I hope you find a buyer who can bring it back to it’s former glory