Description
During the 1950s, Jaguar might have been wooing the world's sports car drivers with its XK120, but the big and imposing saloons coming out of Browns Lane were also winning friends, and selling well.
The four-door Jaguar Mark VIII was introduced in 1956, with production ending late in 1958. A total of just 6, 212 examples were produced in all. Though not definitive, the International Mark VIII Registry knows of just 180 cars worldwide.
ABOUT THIS CAR
Only Three long term actual owners from new. Last owner for 18 years.
Any fan of endurance racing knows of Jaguar’s prowess in sports cars in the 1950s, but the company’s sedans sometimes remain off the radar to all but the most discerning of fans. This 1958 Jaguar Mark VIII sedan offered here is an exceptionally rare British luxury saloon that seems very original, save having some paint touch ups at some point in its life. It is best described as a very usable survivor with extensive mechanical work completed over the last few years.
Stainless steel exhaust.
Electronic Ignition.
Front seat belts fitted and certified.
Engine was reconditioned in 2013. Second hand fuel tank also fitted in 2013.
Radiator re cored in 2017. In 2017, it was also fitted with new front shocks and new Bump stops.
Auto Transmission reconditioned in 2021.
New fuel pumps fitted in 2022.
In 2023, it was fitted with a new battery and a new engine mount.
New carpets and new tires in 2024.
Brake overhaul including brake booster and carburetor overhaul in 2025. Also re chroming of over riders, wheel embellishers and hubcaps as required.
This Mark VIII shares its 3. 4-liter DOHC inline-six XK engine with the XK140 sports car.
Fed by a pair of SU sidedraft carburetors, it was rated by Coventry at 190 horsepower.
The engine bay presents as acceptably clean and looks totally stock.
The Borg-Warner three-speed automatic works well with no leaks and shifts properly.
Body looks clean and straight enough. Paint is good and presentable - looks mostly original with some minor stone chips and imperfections.
Mechanically sound - drives just like a Jaguar should.
Good oil pressure / Good compressions etc.
Interior is nice and tidy - Lovely upholstery, new carpet. All of the burled-wood veneer that forms the dashboard and other interior panels, including the dual folding rear-seat tables, is original to the car and is in good, tidy condition. The four-spoke steering wheel aligns properly, as judged by the position of the emblem in the hub. Original headliner.
This Jaguar Mark VIII is fitted with a manual sunroof that does not seem to leak.
Door and window seals are in good condition, and there is no evidence of water intrusion inside the car.
The chrome trim present looks to be in largely original condition.
All exterior / interior lighting function properly.
Clean boot with spare wheel and jack.
This 1958 Jaguar Mark VIII has been driven regularly. It has recently completed a trip from Russell to Canterbury without issues. Therefore, it can be best described as a very sound example that loves to be driven.
A most elegant, rare classic car, that provides Grace, Pace and Space - this charming example is perfect for family and friends to enjoy the kind of luxurious motoring, that only Jaguar is able to offer.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
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