Description
1954 Jaguar Mk VII Mark 7 Saloon with Rear Spats, 3. 4 Litre Straight Six with Manual Gearbox with Overdrive, 20, 900 miles. 2 Former Keepers with the First Owner keeping it until 2012. Old English White Coachwork with Red Leather Interior, MTR 463. Very original patinated condition as it has been used sparingly and is ready to be driven anywhere or even for conversion for road rally or period race track use. The Jaguar factory entered Mk 7’s in the Daily Express International Trophy Production Touring Car race at Silverstone in the 50’s and won 5 years running, they twice took the top 3 places and Stirling Moss won twice.
Road Tax and M. O. T. Test Exempt, Last M. O. T tested in 2012 at 17, 726 miles, we have a number of old test certificates and road tax discs back to 1954.
Registered 15th April 1954.
Chassis Number D/ N720757, Engine Number 167818.
It is very rare to find a Mark 7 that has had very few owners, low mileage and has never been fully restored, we have a file of receipts for servicing and parts e. t. c.. The previous owner recommissioned it after purchasing it from the original owners family and spent a considerable amount of time and money on the brake system, overhauling the instruments and fitting a Double S stainless steel exhaust system. The very original usable patinated condition makes this rare as most have been restored by now or been scrapped. The paintwork shows marks and flaws and has discoloured areas but is solid and presentable, one could improve these easily or do a full repaint either in this original colour or change it to a darker colour such as navy blue which would make it much more imposing and considerably more valuable. The interior is in smart useable original condition. The 3, 442cc engine starts instantly and sounds lovely and performs superbly as do the brakes and the gearbox, no journey would worry the owner, a number of spares are included and it has the unique tool kit in the drivers door with only one spanner missing.
The owner has recently started stripping some of the paint blemishes and has applied red oxide on the nearside as shown in photograph 6, he has now decided to sell as is due to other commitments, this has lead to the large reduction in price which is now fixed. A full respray would totally transform this Mark 7.
These large Jags are extremely under rated, they were named the Mark 7 due to Bentley already making the Mk VI, they really out perform the Bentley in most aspects, especially with the XK engine and manual gearbox which genuinely offers 100 mph performance, it even looks like a 4 door Bentley R-Type Continental. This example has a H. M. V. radio, detachable rear spats, semaphore side pop out indicators linked to the side lights, counter rotating rev counter, smiths instruments, split windscreen, sunshine roof, twin petrol tank fillers and badge bar with A. A. badge.
This Motor Car can be viewed by prior appointment at the owners house near Lincoln, with good access from the A1 Road and the London to Edinburgh Mainline Railway. It has been enthusiast owned and is kept alongside his other motor cars including a matching XK120 and aeroplanes.
Price £19, 999 Fixed, No Offers
Julian Brown Classic Car Commissions specialise in sales and sourcing of Rolls–Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz motor cars, we will however sell or source any Motor Car or Automobilia item on your behalf with the sale of motor cars starting from 3% all in. We are privileged to offer this fine Jaguar for sale on behalf of its owner, for further information please telephone or send a message via this advert.
We also offer Secure, Dry and Discreet Indoor Car Storage 7 Miles from Lincoln City Station which is connected to London Kings Cross and St. Pancras with easy access from the A1 Road. Located on a private country estate with C. C. T. V. and Electric Gated Access we offer the perfect location for storing your motor car from 1 Week to Long Term continuous storage, your car can be laid up or exercised on lovely quiet rural Lincolnshire country lanes and looked after by ourselves, rates start from £10 per week, please contact us for further information.
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