THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALES AT NEC 14th & 15th November 2026

234 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 366 1961 Jaguar MK2 3.4-Litre - Manual/Overdrive •Leaner looking than its MK1 forbear, the reduced girth of the MK2’s roof posts not only gave occupants a far airier glasshouse but also presented onlookers with a rather more elegant shape •Built as a monocoque, it featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a well-located live rear axle and all-round disc brakes •Although slower on paper, the 3.4-litre cars nonetheless boasted some 210bhp and 216lb/ft of torque, an output more than sufficient to ensure a 120mph top speed and spirited acceleration especially when fitted with the desirable four-speed plus overdrive manual gearbox •This handsome example is very well presented in Gloss Black over a classic Magnolia leather interior complemented by recently re-veneered woodwork •UK-registered on 01/06/1961 to the first of four former keepers, one of whom looked after the car for 44 years •Upgrades include power steering and an electronic choke, recent works include mechanical attention to the carburettors and brakes less than a few hundred miles ago •On offer from a private Collection that includes important sixties Aston Martins, so it has been lightly used with the odometer reading some 68,000 miles at the time of cataloguing Very smart 3.4-litre MK2 in Jaguar Black with sensible upgrades, just 68,000 miles and recent mechanical attention on offer from a private Collection. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 84 / 135 Registration: 759 CLM Chassis No.: 154750DN Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Arwel Richards Telephone No: 07434 960868 Lot 367 1976 Jaguar XJC 4.2-Litre - Factory Manual Overdrive •The Jaguar XJC (also known as the XJ Coupé) is a rare, two-door pillarless coupé version of the flagship Jaguar XJ Series II saloon. Produced for a very brief window between 1975 and 1978, it is widely celebrated by enthusiasts as one of the most beautifully proportioned and elegant designs ever to leave the Coventry factory •Powered by Jaguar’s stalwart 4.2-litre straight-six twin-overhead cam XK engine, normally paired with Borg Warner’s three-speed automatic transmission, however, this is a very desirable factory manual gearbox with overdrive example – one of only 100 built •Showing 37,486 miles, the car has seen very limited use in recent years and has been kept largely in long-term dry storage. •Finished in Old English White with black leather and only three owners from new •Acquired in 2020, the Jaguar has since formed part of the Birdingbury Collection, a carefully curated selection from a respected collector •Mechanical attention by Mortons Engineering in 2023 under current ownership includes a new clutch, flywheel refacing and balancing, a replacement brake fluid reservoir, a full ignition-system overhaul and a rebuilt fuel pump •Fresh to market, this rare Jaguar represents an exciting opportunity and is offered without reserve Offered from the Birdingbury Collection: an extremely rare, factory manual gearbox with overdrive example. Low mileage, low ownership and fresh to market from a respected Collection. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 68 / 135 Registration: LRR 889P Chassis No.: 2J1687DN Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Offered without reserve Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 More Details Lot 366 Bid On Lot 366 More Details Lot 367 Bid On Lot 367