2007-01-05 23:34:24 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '94
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1725700885/

Auction description:
Jaguar MKVIII (1957)
Sandown (26th November 1994)
Lot Details
Auction Sandown, Surrey sales centre, Surrey
Type Car
Lot Number 507
Estimate £3500-£4500
Hammer Price £3000
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1957
Condition rating 2
Registration number 485 LKX
Mileage -
Chassis number 760730BW

2013-09-28 16:49:52 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 10/13
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
Lot 523 - 1957 Jaguar MK V111 3.5 litre
Estimate: No Reserve
Registration Number: Austrian Registered
Chassis Number: 760730BW

In 1951 the new Jaguar MK V11 saloon received the legendary Jaguar XK Twin Cam engine and won the Monte Carlo rally outright in 1956. That model also competed successfully in saloon car racing and in 1956 came the improved version the MK V111 launched at the London Motor Show.

2018-06-12 14:27:41 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 6/18
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/mk-viii/1957/537840

Auction description:
Year of manufacture 1957
Lot number 583
Drive LHD
Condition Used
Number of seats 2

DOROTHEUM Spring Auction in Vehicle and Technology Center Vienna / Spring Sale at Vehicle and Technology Center Vienna
Saturday, June 23, 2018 / Saturday, June 23, 2018

1957 Jaguar Mk. VIII Matching Numbers!

In 1950, Jaguar presented the big Mk. VII with a massive line and interior in leather and leather
Fine wood according to British ideas. This was crowned by the 2-cam engine of the XK 120. At the end of 1956 it became the Mk. VIII. Externally recognizable by the continuous Windscreen and wider grille, the occupants are with even more
Luxury spoiled. Even more power is needed at up to 180 km / h
the very fast. A good 6,200 copies were created until after two years of construction his successor was replaced.
At that time luxurious, today it also puts spoiled heads in delight. Thick leather is framed by noble wooden strips, glossy veneered picnic tables inspire mobile Laptop humans. The interior is unrestored, combining charm and patina world champion
English. Delivered by Marston Excelsior in Leeds, the Jaguar Mk. VIII
First admitted in England on 1 May 1957 and came already 1994 to Austria, where he enriched the collection of the consignor. This Jaguar opens up to the world through huge sunroof, which in combination with additional windows the air conditioning
replaced. It is a largely unrestored copy of an impressive
Limousine, which at the time was the highest, what Jaguar had to offer in luxury!

FIN: 760730BW Mileage: 54.951 mls (read out) Capacity: 3.442 cc / R6 Power: 210 hp Color: burgundy / red (leather) Transmission: 3-speed Autom. Papers: English vehicle documents