Coltrane owned many cars, but the one he kept longest was a Jaguar Mk II, equipped with the 3.4-liter engine—not this one that's up for auction.

1955-1959 Jaguar MK I Specs . The larger engine was far more powerful, raising power from around 120 horsepower to 210 horsepower, which was helped by its relatively lightweight, unibody design.

This version of the Mk I could sprint to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds and crack 120 mph, feats tough to equal in its day. While an under-hood photo is not provided, a short video embedded in the ad shows ...

While Matt reached internet fame through his Honda S600 motorcycle engine swap, he then took things further and converted a 1950s Jaguar Mk V with a Tesla Model 3 powertrain.

The ABFM is the largest gathering of British cars in Western Canada, and when it is held in Vancouver on May 20, the Jaguar Mk I and Mk II will be front and centre.

Jaguar MkII - currently reading. Building on the success of the MkI, the MkII was launched in 1959 and it took Jaguar’s compact sports saloon to new heights.

Furthermore, this 1966 Jaguar MK 2 has original wire wheels and shows a genuine 38,037 miles (61,214 kilometers). What that translates to is circa 776 miles (1,249 km) driven per year for 49 years.

A CLASSIC Jaguar originally owned by the company's deputy chairman has been sold at auction 70 years later to his granddaughters. 20:15, Fri, Mar 10, 2017 | UPDATED: 20:16, Fri, Mar 10, 2017 Link ...