2015-09-30 15:30:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction10/15
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Auction description:
Lot 140 - 1959 Jaguar Mark II Saloon - 3.8 manual with overdrive
Estimate: £20,000 - £22,000
Registration Number: GAT 059
Chassis Number: 150096DN

This car, with the optional 3.8 litre 220bhp engine, was to be the ultimate Jaguar saloon. The Mk II range encompassed many important changes; larger windows enhanced the car's appearance, the interior was vastly improved, the rear axle was widened and disc brakes were a welcome addition. There was a warning badge on the rear bumper denoting the exceptional stopping power these offered. MKII's proved that in competition too they were virtually unbeatable in their class and were handled by the best known drivers of the day, including Roy Salvadori, Graham Hill and Jack Sears. These drivers produced some of the closest, most spectacular crowd-enthralling racing of the period in MKII's.

This very early 1959 model was exported from new to Australia. It clearly lived in a very hot climate, as in 2001 much restoration work was completed to address damage caused by the intense sun. New seats were fitted, a new roof lining, and all wood was replaced. In additional a mechanical rebuild was undertaken. As a result the car is described now as being in generally excellent condition.

Finished in navy blue, with contrasting black interior, and offered with books and service history, what a great example of one of the original Super Saloons!