2017-09-14 11:44:21 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/17
www.barons-auctions.com/auction_details.php

Auction description:
Jaguar Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars - Kempton Park
Sat 16th Sep 2017
1959 Jaguar MK IX
Lot 136
Manufacturer: Jaguar
Model: MK IX
First Registered: 1959
Registration No: 163 UMD
Mileometer: 18,000
Chassis No: 770599BW
MOT: Not required
Colour: Old English White

This vehicle is described by the vendor as in superb condition, it was restored 6 years ago and had a complete body restoration and re-paint. It is entirely free of any known rust and in condition one, with a photographic record to show the work done.

The previous owner was a Mr Gordon Atkinson from Gosport who acquired the vehicle in 1967 and there is a letter from him giving all details of the history of the car, together with an original log book and continuation log book. The previous owner to that was a Mr Nick Williams of 50,Longfield Avenue,Fareham.

Guide Price: £35,000 to £40,000

2017-09-22 15:58:05 | pauls writes:

Sold For: £44,000

2017-11-20 16:57:17 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 11/17
www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-class ...

Auction description:
Registration Date 1959
Make & Model Jaguar MkIX Saloon
Colour White
Registration Number 163 UMD
Chassis No. 770599BW
Engine size 3,781 cc
Engine No. NC2066-8
Documents V5C; buff logbook; restoration documents; large history folder
Estimate £40,000 - £45,000

This 1959 MkIX is a truly gorgeous example. It was professionally restored around six years ago and the effort put into it is apparent. There is an extensive file which accompanies the car detailing the work which includes photographs and invoices, with masses of parts supplied by MkIX specialists, Worcester Classic Spares.

The quality of the work carried out is evident in the appearance of the car after six years. The vendor is a long-time Aston Martin enthusiast and restorer who knows his classic cars and rates this MkIX as one of the best available. Anyone wishing to enter the car in concours competitions will have little work to do in preparation.

It's an undeniably large car but the 3·8 litre engine, power steering, and servo-assisted brakes make it light work to drive and any thoughts of it being a lumbering beast will be quickly dispelled by viewing footage of these cars being raced in period or, more recently, at Goodwood. Performance is more than respectable - 0-60mph in 10·1 seconds and a top speed of over 110mph (if the Old English White paintwork should suggest wedding car use, you can be sure the car will get you to the church on time.)

Offered for sale with the original continuation logbook, V5C, owner's handbook, workshop manual, parts catalogue and a Jaguar Cars Confirmation of Specification, it fully justifies the estimate suggested. Find a better one...