Highlights

Very original and characterful 3.4L Mk1
Only 2,000 miles driven since full engine rebuild in the mid-1980s
Always garage-stored by a dedicated Jaguar enthusiast
A regular at shows over the years
Dove grey with red leather interior

The Appeal

The later Mk2 tends to get the plaudits for inventing the sporting saloon, but that accolade really belongs to its predecessor, the retrospectively-named Mk1. In 3.4L guise, Mike Hawthorn and Stirling Moss regularly scraped the door handles as they threw William Lyons’ sculptural saloon around circuits, while elsewhere Ivor Bueb and the Equippe Endeavour 3.4L dominated the 1959 season of the British Saloon Car Championship.

Here is a chance to savour all that with a highly original 1959 car in the same Dove Grey as Tommy Sopwith’s famous Equipe Endeavour cars. The paint is mated with red leather and matching carpets. DVLA records indicate this is a one-keeper car, though that hasn’t been verified. The vendor tells us the current keeper is a Jaguar enthusiast.

The car is reported to be in solid, running condition, although there is obvious scope for the buyer to improve it. We’re told the engine was rebuilt in the mid 80s, since when it has covered only 2,000 miles.

For the right Jaguar enthusiast, this is a proper find. We wish it well on its new adventures.

The vendor says:

“Great classic and has always gained a lot of attention at various shows over the years.”

Key Information

Mileage: 58,961 miles (no supporting documentation mentioned, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 3,442cc XK 6cyl petrol, 4spd ‘Moss’ manual
Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned by the vendor

The Detail

Classic Dove Grey paintwork with various areas of aging to note in photos
Rear wheel spats in primer for repainting
Bodywork described by vendor as being in good condition
Vendor reports some scuffs and scrapes on one lower side
No rust reported by the vendor which buyers can check and satisfy themselves about in photos
Steel wheels with matching grey finish fitted with Pirelli 15in tyres
Underside as shown in photos
We are told the engine was rebuilt in mid-1980s
Vendor states that car has covered less than 2,000 miles since rebuild
Engine runs and the vehicle drives we are told (not verified)
Currently fitted with an incorrect airbox, which causes a rough idle
Vendor reports that car idles smoothly when airflow is reduced
Red leather iInterior seats and carpet in fair condition with evident patina to note
Some carpets missing or not fitted to front of car as shown
Extensive wood veneers in good overall condition with some aging to note
Fitted with factory four spoke steering wheel
No sagging headliner or fabric noted by seller
Instrument cluster partly disassembled to replace bulbs and RPM dial
Vendor states this has not been reassembled but all parts are present and included
Always stored inside in a home garage we are told
The vendor states the car has been well maintained over the years

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