Highlights

Very well kept and preserved late model MkVII
Factory RHD car in correct Birch Grey
Factory manual overdrive model
Smart interior with very good walnut veneers and leather trim

The Appeal

For post war buyers with the aspirations but not quite the budget for a Bentley MkVI there was Jaguar’s sculptural MKVII. And, admiring this well kept 1954 car, you’d have to wonder why it was worth paying more for the Crewe car.

Beside the looks, key to the car’s appeal was the first use of Jaguar’s XK engine in one of the firm’s saloon cars. Borrowed from the XK sports car it made the big four door a sprightly performer with 100mph claimed possible. That performance plus decent durability made this big saloon a surprising success on rally stages and race tracks.

The Mk VII was designed for the USA market, which is where this Birch Grey RHD car, with its factory-fitted 4spd MOD gearbox, headed when it was despatched in April 1954. It returned to the UK in 2016 and has had just three keepers in the intervening years.

It retains the Birch Grey paintwork, which is now matched with a mid grey leather cabin. The whole is in really good order, the paint and body presenting well and the interior retaining all the grandeur of these four wheeled gentleman’s clubs.

This Mk VII makes an interesting alternative to the more common 60s Jag saloons. It’s in good order and looks well cared for.

Key Information

Mileage: 51,008 miles (not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom, previously USA
MOT status: MOT exempt, last test in 2020 as can be checked online
Technical specs: 3,442cc 6cyl XK engine, 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive
Paperwork: JDHT certificate, Pennsylvania certificate of title, other papers as shown

The Detail

Well kept Birch Grey paintwork with matching wire wheels and spare wheel
Chromework also well kept as can be checked in photos
Bodywork appears straight and in good order with panel edges and sills in good order
Grey leather interior in very good condition with little wear to seats and door cards
Carpets in matching grey with light marks to note but not unsightly
Extensive walnut veneers in very good condition as shown
Headlining appears to be factory specification and is in good condition
Fitted with sliding steel sunroof

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