2022-10-11 14:08:07 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 10/22

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Auction description:

Seller JMGAIA

Location: Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Seller Type: Private

Odometer Reading: 27075

Chassis Number: 730851

Engine: 3400

Gearbox: Manual

Steering position: Left-hand drive

Colour: Green

Interior: Black/Leather

Estimated Price: £35,000 - £40,000

This particular Jaguar Mark VII was built on 16th August 1951 as a LHD model for export. It was finished in Suede Green with a Suede Green interior and was specified with the 4 speed manual gearbox. Being a 1951 car, this example provides a unique opportunity as it is genuinely Mille Migllia eligible. Many claim their Mark VII to be eligible, but only examples built in 1951 or 1952 can actually participate. This is one such car.

It is said the Jaguar Mark VII was purchased new at the 1953 Geneva Motor Show by the owner of a scrapyard business in the German port city of Kiel. It is believe the Mark VII was brought to the show by Jaguar but was not on the display stand. The first owner used the car for a number of years, before putting it into storage at his yard. It was then acquired by the second owner in 1984. It is believed he restored the car over a 20 year period and today it presents to a very high standard.

It was then acquired by the current owner who brought it into the UK with the plan to turn it into a Mille Miglia specification Jaguar Mark VII. As the car was in such good condition after its restoration he decided against the rebuild and is now offering it up for sale.