2010-11-05 08:34:45 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/10
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Auction description:
Sale 18219 - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia, 17 Nov 2010
Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
Lot No: 734
1955 Jaguar MkVIIM Saloon
Registration no. MSL 964
Chassis no. 726077
Engine no. D7601-8
Estimate: £7,000 - 8,500

This MkVIIM was supplied new via Appleyard's of Leeds on 3rd May 1955 and first registered 'OYG 548'. The accompanying JDHT certificate confirms matching numbers and records the original colour scheme as Battleship Grey with matching leather interior trim. Subsequently the Jaguar went to South Africa where it was acquired by the current vendor – a Jaguar Drivers Club member - while he was working there. The car was shipped back to the UK in December 1999 (import documents on file) and since its arrival has mostly been kept in dry storage (SORN'd) as part of the vendor's private collection. Fewer than 500 miles have been covered since December 1999, mainly on trips to Jaguar Drivers Club events.
When acquired the Jaguar had been refinished in white and re-trimmed in a maroon vinyl material more suited to the South African climate. In the period 2000 to 2004 the car was treated to a bare metal re-spray in Old English White, the brakes relined, wheel cylinders replaced, brake drums skimmed, brake servo replaced, electrics rewired, new exhaust and electronic ignition fitted (some invoices on file). Said to run well, the vehicle is corrosion free - with no replacement panels - while the re-upholstered interior is in generally good condition, including the wood veneer. 'MSL 964' is offered with service manual, current road fund licence, MoT to October 2011 and Swansea V5.