Returned to its original colour and retrimmed to a great standard
In excess of £20,000 spent over the twenty years of present ownership and only 2,629 miles covered
Reportedly running very well thanks to judicious maintenance performed by the vendor throughout their ownership
The Appeal
The Mk X was the seminal car for Jaguar, that would go on to influence the future direction of the company’s design language which would last the remainder of the 20th century and beyond. With their sights set upon the American market, Jaguar’s new range-topping saloon was their largest to date and arguably also their most luxurious. As was ever key to the brand’s success, it retained sporting underpinnings with the E-Type’s IRS system and 3.8-litre DOHC XK straight-six under the bonnet.
Owing to their size, complexity and the high-quality materials used in their construction, Jaguar Mk Xs are challenging to restore properly, which makes this particular example immensely appealing, coming from twenty years of continual improvement at the hand of its doting owner. Returned to its original colour, retrimmed to a great standard and reportedly driving well, this charming Mk X awaits its next custodian.
The History and Paperwork
In present hands for twenty years and stored in the vendor’s dry, heated garage
Six previous owners recorded - although we’re informed one change was due to a numberplate change
Now returned to its original colour - (previously red which is also recorded by the DVLA)
The vendor informs us that the car is accompanied by a number of invoices detailing in excess of £20,000 worth of expenditure
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
Just 2,629 miles covered in current ownership
Original logbook present
The Condition
Repainted to a very good standard
Straight bodywork, nice panel fit and no signs of accident damage
Fabulous interior retrimmed in red leather
We’re informed that a total of six hides were needed to retrim all the seats and door panels
All the woodwork looks to be in marvellous condition having been removed and refurbished, with no notable wear or deterioration evident
The vendor has retrimmed the boot in red to match the remainder of the interior (which is a slight deviation from standard)
The chrome still shines brightly and looks in very good overall condition
No evidence of corrosion anywhere that we could see
The Mechanics
3.8-litre DOHC XK straight-six
Now fitted with electronic ignition
Automatic gearbox
All present very well under the bonnet
Benefits from new spark plugs, ignition leads, coil and a new water pump
New control arms with ball joints fitted
Recent oil and filter change performed by the vendor
All carburettors were reportedly rebuilt
The vendor reports that the engine runs very well indeed and starts readily
The only faults reported include a slight oil weep from the intermediate switch on the gearbox and a whine coming from the rear of the vehicle which the vendor has been informed is a wheel bearing, although it could be from the differential
We’re informed that it drives well, selects gears smoothly and comes to a stop in a timely fashion
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