Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th July from 1pm
Auction 29th July, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: XXS 575Chassis No: 610708MOT: Exempt
Confirmed matching chassis, body and engine numbers
Finished in Black over Aubergine with Purple leather upholstery
Benefiting from large recent and past expenditure
Rare right hand drive model
Flagship of what was retrospectively known as the MKIV range, the Jaguar 3½ Litre Saloon entered production in January 1946. Equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, Burman worm-and-nut steering and Girling mechanical drum brakes, the four-seater was powered by a 3485cc OHV (125bhp/ 184lbft) straight-six engine and promised 90mph plus performance. Utilising the same all-steel body construction as its late 1930s SS Jaguar forebear, the newcomer appeared even sleeker thanks to a revised hypoid bevel back axle that allowed the floor to be lowered by two inches. Nicknamed the `Wardour Street Bentley’, just 3, 605 MKIV 3. 5 Litre Saloons were built to right-hand drive specification.
According to a letter on file from the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, chassis 610708 was built to right-hand drive specification with body B3958 and engine S706. Remaining a ‘matching numbers’ car today, the Jaguar has self-evidently been the subject of much past restoration work. Finished in striking Black over Aubergine with Purple leather upholstery, the MKIV spent many years in The Netherlands. Issued with a Dutch Certificate of Roadworthiness in 2016 and advertised for €60, 000 two years ago, the Saloon was still resident there when the vendor acquired it from the estate of ‘a marque fanatic’. Issued with the distinctive age-related number plate ‘XXS 575’ since being repatriated to these shores, the four-seater has also been entrusted to the Classic Car Clinic of Devon where it benefited from a new cylinder head, top-end engine overhaul, refurbished steering column and attention to the seat fixings. Sensibly uprated with an electric choke and additional cooling ***, the MKIV also boasts a working sunshine roof. Worthy of close inspection, this handsome Jaguar is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original instruction book, spare parts / service manuals, Dutch / UK bills and spare keys.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
