2026-05-01 19:06:49 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in 1999
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Auction description:
Exceptional Motor Cars and Automotive Art, Tarrytown
1960 JAGUAR MK I 3.4 VICARAGE
Chassis No. S992452BW
Black with red leather interior

Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,442cc; Gearbox: four speed manual with overdrive; Suspension: upgraded independent front, Vicarage patent semi-independent coil spring; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive.

This is a Mk I with a significant difference in that it was built and prepared by Vicarage Engineering, well respected for their work on the Mk II saloon and E-Type series. The present owner commissioned the car from Vicarage three years ago and it has been built to their exacting standards and specifications. The brief was to keep the car looking exactly like the original Mk I model, but with improved mechanics and running gear. With a suitable car available, the body was stripped to bare metal, repaired as necessary and repainted to a first class finish. A new 3.4 litre engine was fitted and it has been converted to unleaded fuel and incorporates hi-performance modifications. This includes a specially ported and gas-flowed C-Type head. Mated to this is a rebuilt four speed gearbox with overdrive. The running gear was also improved with the Vicarage suspension system and upgraded brakes.
The body has been discreetly altered with the rear wheel arches specially crafted to fit the wider rear track.

The interior has all been refitted with new leather upholstery throughout, new woodwork and new carpeting. It is therefore in first class condition and is typical of the high standard associated with Vicarage workmanship. Externally, the black paintwork is complemented by black enamelled wire wheels, giving the car an under-stated appearance. Naturally, with its upgraded technical specification, it is very quick and easy to drive. The car was collected from Vicarage three years ago and was taken on a touring holiday in France before being imported to the US. Total funds invested in it amount to some $75,000.
This is clearly a Jaguar with a difference; it is the only Mk I saloon conversion undertaken by Vicarage and close inspection is recommended.
Price realised USD 27,600