2026-04-04 14:25:27 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1959-jaguar-mk-ix-8G2J14

Seller's description:
1959 Jaguar Mk IX
Colour Black
Odometer 39,013 Miles
Engine size 3800cc
Transmission Automatic, 3 speed
Steering position Left Hand Drive
Seller Type Private
Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Very early left-hand drive automatic Mk IX, confirmed by Jaguar Trust Heritage Certificate
One-family ownership in California from 1963 to 2014, laid up in a garage from 1980
Comprehensively recommissioned including gearbox, cylinder head, suspension, brakes and fuel system
Bumpers, overriders, hub caps and wheel embellishers re-chromed to a very high standard
Inspection is highly recommended
This Mk IX spent over fifty years in California, owned by a single family in Berkeley from 1963 and laid up in their garage from 1980. That dry-climate storage has paid dividends, with the spare wheel well being the only area that reportedly required welding during the car's period under restoration.

Shipped to the UK in 2014 and acquired by the current owner in 2018, it has since undergone a thorough recommissioning. The gearbox and carburettors have been completely restored, the cylinder head refurbished, and the suspension, brakes, fuel system and exhaust renewed. Re-chromed brightwork sits alongside the original red leather interior, woodwork and headlining, complemented by new carpets and a relined boot. A Jaguar Trust heritage certificate accompanies the car.
Key Information

Mileage: 39,013 miles indicated; the odometer is believed to have gone around the clock, with an estimated actual reading of approximately 139,013 miles
Country of registration: First registered in California, now registered on UK plates
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 3,800cc inline six-cylinder petrol, 3-speed automatic
Paperwork: Jaguar Trust heritage certificate present; no service history available

The Detail

Gearbox and carburettors completely restored
Recent complete cylinder head refurbishment
Engine fitted is from a MkII 3.8 with a 9:1 compression ratio; the vendor states it starts instantly from cold on auto choke
New rear road springs, bushes, shock absorbers, front suspension bushes and stainless steel exhaust fitted
New fuel pumps and brake pads fitted; front brake callipers restored along with vacuum servo and master cylinder
New seals fitted on power steering
Fuel tanks removed and treated; new internal filters and level sensors fitted
New timing chains, hoses and fan belt fitted; recent oil change
Heater element restored
Five refurbished wheels fitted with new radial tyres
New spare wheel well fabricated — the only welding required on the car
The vendor reports all body and door seams are totally rust-free; body panels very good with only surface rust
Chassis and underbody reported as totally rust-free but not cleaned
Black paintwork mostly as found with some crazing and blemishes; boot lid, rear wings and spats re-sprayed
No dents or discernible scrapes; overall paint described as acceptable but middling, with some areas better than others
Bumpers, overriders, hub caps and wheel embellishers re-chromed; other chrome items in original patinated condition
Red interior mostly original; door cards reported in very good condition
Rear seat leather has some cracking; front seats refurbished some years ago in California, reported in very good condition but slightly faded
Headlining reported in very good original condition
Woodwork kept as found; picnic tables in good condition but more exposed areas affected by sun
The vendor states the dashboard is in very good condition with original green baize lining in the glove boxes
All new red carpets fitted
All instruments reported working except the clocks
Sunroof opens and closes well; drains not blocked
Boot relined in correct Jaguar beige including spare wheel cover; boot side panels and lid panels original, refurbished by the owner
Door tool boxes refurbished; some original tools, original jack and wheel brace present
The vendor describes the brakes and steering as working very well
Virtually all rubber components replaced during recommissioning