[MattKellett]

I have a fair amount of experience with 60"s Jags. I have owned a Mk2 now for about 14 years......

Electrics - dont believe all you read, sure they can have problems, but I never have!!! Maybe I'm the only one!

But with a car of this age, its not a bad idea to replace the wiring harness anyway and while you're doing this, you might aswell check that all the electrical systems are working correctly.

Not sure about the comment you make about the engine. Did someone say the electrics can cause engine damage? Not something I've heard about. The "xk" engine is one of the worlds greatest engines - a real classic. It's probably the English equivilent of the small block Chevy. They are fairly built proof, and the torque and smothness of the straight six is sublime.

For a US market car I believe the best year is 65-67. These years have the all syncro gearbox, triple carbs and covered headlights. I think it was from 68 that they changed to sealed beams and 2 carbs.

This was a time when Jaguar really did produce some beautiful performance cars, before all the problems in the 70's that damaged their reputation.