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1968 Jaguar 340 Saloon
Lot Number: 146
1968 Jaguar 340 Saloon
1968 Jaguar 340, manual/overdrive, Old English White, black interior, 54,500 miles, good history file, five previous keepers.
- Sold for: £14,063
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Old English White -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
PEA 130F -
ODOMETER READING
54500 Miles
SUMMARY
1968 Jaguar 340, manual/overdrive, Old English White, black interior, 54,500 miles, good history file, five previous keepers.
DESCRIPTION
- The 340 was the final development of Jaguar's legendary Mk2 differing only in reshaped rear bodywork, slimmer bumpers and black interior
- Short-lived, just 2,265 right-hand drive specification 340s are thought to have been built
- Supplied new by Dartmouth Garage of West Bromwich (complete with dealer sticker and rear number plate)
- Repainted in its original Old English White (cream) but never restored, retaining original factory panel gaps etc.
- E-Type straight-port cylinder head, 4-speed all synchromesh gearbox with overdrive. Uprated with Jaguar XJ6 power steering
- The speedometer shows 54,500 miles supported by MOTs going back to February 1978 and 29,750 miles and further sales invoices from 1989 and 1996
- Supplied with its original owner’s wallet/handbook, V5C, history file, original sales brochure and an almost complete tool kit
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 146
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- 340
- Variant
- Saloon
- Registration Number
- PEA 130F
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1J51297DN
- Engine Number
- 7J515565
- Transmission
- Manual/ OD
- Body Colour
- Old English White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Lionel Abbott
- Car Specialist
- 07831 574381
- lionel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Lionel.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.
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