2026-04-04 11:19:03 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1957-jaguar-mk-1-34-mod-nPmrr4

Seller's description:

1957 Jaguar Mk 1 3.4 MOD

Odometer 48,602 Miles

Engine size 3400cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Older restoration in Old English White matched with red interior

Converted to 3.4L XK engine with full synchromesh overdrive gearbox

Only four registered keepers, current ownership since 2017

Rare and very usable example of Jaguar’s sports saloon

Upgraded to alternator, high-torque starter, disc brakes and Kenwood fan

Recent new coil, ignition and distributor

This Old English White ‘57 began life as a 2.4L RHD car but has been extensively upgraded by a previous keeper to improve its performance and usability. It now features a 3.4L XK engine mated to a full-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Other improvements include a high-torque starter, alternator, Kenwood fan and disc brakes all round. Recent work includes a new coil, ignition and distributor.

The vendor acquired the car in 2017, shortly after it received a comprehensive bodywork restoration. The work included a bare metal respray in white, from the original grey. It is a colour that works well with the red interior.

This is a very usable car that is considerably rarer than its later, more populous successor.

The vendor says:

“The original sports saloon is now much rarer than the Mk 2 that followed it. Has been stored for 2 yrs, but has always run reliably and is now back on the road and just requires finishing off to be a great car.”

Key Information

Mileage: 48,602 miles (unverified)

Country of registration: United Kingdom

Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt

Technical specs: 3.4-litre inline-six petrol, synchromesh four-speed manual with overdrive

Paperwork: V5C, some spares, restoration photos, 2023 invoices

The Detail

Engine upgraded to 3.4-litre XK straight-six by a previous owner

Fitted with a rebuilt later all-synchro gearbox with overdrive

High-torque starter and alternator fitted with original positive earth electrics

Kenwood fan fitted

Disc brakes all round

New coil and distributor with electronic ignition fitted

Lower half taken to bare metal and repainted, with bodywork restored as necessary

Repainted in Old English White in 2013 from original grey

Some light marks to note to bodywork in photos

Chrome wire wheels in good order with matching spare wheel showing some age

Vendor states the body is in very good condition with no oil leaks from the underside

Original chromework with some corrosion, mostly on the door handles

Red interior with matching seats and carpets presenting well

Some light age to note to driver’s seat

Correct Mk1 dashboard in good order with well kept veneers throughout cabin

The vendor reports interior wood and seats are in good condition

Small hole in the rear of the headlining

Runs and drives with a slight rattle from the pilot/spigot bush when warm we are told

Slight inlet air leak present

Stored for two years but reported to have always run reliably

Now back on the road and described as requiring finishing off