2023-05-25 15:04:49 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

waimakclassiccars.co.nz/listings/1952-jaguar-mk-vii/

Seller's description:

76445Engine: 3442

No. Cylinders: 6

Transmission: Manual

Fuel Type: Petrol

Body Style: Saloon

Colour: Black

Interior Colour: Red

No. Owners: 3

History: NZ NEW

Three long term owners on record - 6 years / 22 years / 10 years (with what looks to be some traders in between).

ABOUT THIS CAR

Body is straight, and from what we can see, seems to be clean from rust.

Good paintwork

Tidy upholstery - Seats and Door cards in good order / Carpets tidy and look original / Wood in good condition / hood-lining in good order.

This car comes with a lot of mechanical records dating back to 2010. It has had a real lot done to it and is a well sorted car.

Comes with Sunroof, Original jack and an original toolbox that we recently sourced for it. (Toolbox will need a tidy up).

These are really nice cars to drive. By putting the XK engine under the bonnet of the Mark VII, Jaguar pioneered the very idea of a saloon that could hold its own against dedicated sports cars. In fact, even as Jaguar was building its reputation with the C-type and D-type, dominating the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the mid-Fifties, Jaguar entered the Mark VII into other competitions, finding victory in the 1956 Monte Carlo Rally.

Everyone wants an XK120 or 140 or 150, but the more I look at the Mark VII, there just seem to be fewer of them out there and it's just a beautiful old car. It's the kind of car when you walk out and see it, it just brings a smile to your face. I think it has a real, physical presence plus it's a piece of automotive history and it's one that you can still enjoy on today's roads. We absolutely love this car.

A Very Tidy example, that can only appreciate in value.