2006-12-13 12:19:40 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04
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Auction description:
1954 Jaguar Mk VII
Registration Number: DDX 186
Chassis Number: DN722748
Engine Number: D1516-8

Extensively restored in its current ownership, this immaculate Mark VII is one of the very best available. Testament to this, the car represented the Mark VII-IX register in the Jaguar Drivers Club Champion of Champions Concourse d'Elegance at the NEC in 2000. A full photographic record of the work undertaken is supplied with the car and it is featured in several articles in the Jaguar Driver magazine. The unmarked bodywork was expertly repaired by Leaping Cat at Hinkley, and the car was finished (expertly by the owner) in immaculate British Racing Green as originally supplied. The interior is superb in tan leather with brown carpets, and the interior woodwork is exceptional and shines as the day it was new, with excellent headlining, door trims and seals completing the picture. The suspension, steering and brakes were rebuilt and the engine benefits from unleaded valves and seats and high lift camshafts. To complete the work a full stainless steel exhaust system was fitted and the vehicle was rewired. The preferred manual overdrive version, the car really is fabulous throughout and comes with a full compliment of original tools and has the benefit of a sliding sunroof. DDX 186 is of course taxed as an historic vehicle and is MOT tested until 25th June 2004.
Estimate: £14,000-16,000

2023-08-19 07:10:54 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/23

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1954-jaguar-mk7-rec12741-1-silverston-0823

Auction description:

Lot Number 697

JAGUAR MK7

Registration Number DDX 186

MOT Expiry Exempt

Chassis Number 722748DN

Engine Number D15168

Transmission Manual

Body Colour Black

This 1954 example is simply wonderful both mechanically and cosmetically. Running and driving exceptionally well following a recent £9,000 overhaul with Richard Colburn of Westbourne Motors, this car presents as well as it drives in the timeless colour combination of black over tan leather interior. Under its previous ownership, the car underwent an extensive restoration, leaving it in excellent condition. In 2000, it represented the Mk 7 to 10 Register in the Jaguar Drivers Club Champion of Champions Concours at the NEC.

The bodywork, expertly repaired by Leaping Cat at Hinckley, looks stunning in its black coat and the interior, adorned with tan leather and brown carpets, exudes luxury. The sliding sunroof is always welcome and the exceptional interior woodwork adds a touch of refinement to the whole experience. As we all know far too well with restorations, the devil is in the detail, and we’re pleased to report that everything from the headlining to the door trims has been meticulously attended to.

It's fitted with a manual gearbox and overdrive, making it more enjoyable and engaging to drive and the wafting ride is rather guaranteed as the suspension, steering, and brakes have all been sympathetically rebuilt. The engine benefits from a conversion to unleaded valves and seats, along with high lift camshafts for extra performance. Helping the car sing is a full stainless steel exhaust system and it has been substantially rewired.

Purchased by the current owner in 2004, this venerable Jaguar has been cherished and used on family high days and holidays. In preparation for sale, it underwent an extensive overhaul by Richard Colburn of Westbourne Motors, with around £9,000 invested to bring it to its present impeccable condition with bills on file. It's supplied with its original tools.

With its rich history, impressive restoration, and elegant features, this MkVII undeniably represents the epitome of 1950s sporting saloons.