2022-08-13 14:20:10 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-jaguar-mk-i-saloon-9/

Auction description:

Seller: India.bolcome

Location: Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346

Chassis: S989911BW

63k Miles Shown

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Three-Speed Automatic Transmission

Green Paint

Beige Vinyl Upholstery

15" Wire Wheels

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

SU Carburetors

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Manufacturer's Literature

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #82033

This 1959 Jaguar Mk I Saloon is a left-hand-drive example that was reportedly refurbished under previous ownership and is powered by a 3.4-liter XK inline-six with dual SU carburetors linked to a three-speed automatic gearbox. The car has been refinished in British Racing Green over beige upholstery, and equipment includes an aftermarket CD stereo, chrome bumpers with overriders, rear fender skirts, front and rear vent windows, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15″ wire wheels. The seller inherited the car in 2021 from their father, who had reportedly acquired the car from California in 2012. This Mk I saloon is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, and a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

The car was delivered from the factory in black and was reportedly repainted British Racing Green in 2012. Features include rear fender skirts, chrome bumpers with overriders, a leaper hood ornament, twin horn grilles, and dual exhaust outlets.

Chrome-plated 15″ wire wheels are mounted with Jaguar two-eared knock-offs and wear 185-width Universal Sport tires showing 2011 date codes. Braking is handled by discs at all four corners.

The cabin features front and rear bench seats upholstered in beige with color-coordinated carpets and door panels. The wooden dash is joined by wood window surrounds, and additional equipment includes a heater, a locking glovebox, lap belts, an aftermarket CD stereo mounted under the dash, and front and rear vent windows.

The four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges monitoring oil pressure, water temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer indicates 63k miles.

Power comes from a 3.4-liter XK inline-six featuring dual SU carburetors. The seller states the engine and transmission were rebuilt prior to 2012, and also notes that noise can be heard from the timing chain.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox. Rust is noted on the undercarriage.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate lists the original colors and identification numbers as well as a manufacture date of October 9, 1958.

2022-08-20 16:53:44 | Captain RD writes:

The high bid was $15,500, but the reserve was not met.

Car on BAT /20/2022