2006-12-10 12:38:26 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '06
www.shannons.com.au/pages/auctions/lot.jsp

Auction description:
An original Australian delivery Mark IX, this superb example spent some time in Queensland before coming south to Victoria with Cyril Baxter, a renowned specialist of for the Big Cats, and he restored the vehicle in the early 1990s. Nicknamed "Lofty", the Jaguar is stunning to look at with wire wheels and whitewall tyres and has been featured in the Jaguar Car Clubs Concours Catalouge. Regular use has ensured the Mark IX has been maintained to an exacting standard and upgrades to ensure the vehicle is always reliable include the fitting of an alternator. The car drives beautifully and the owners, who have cherished the Jaguar for the past twelve years, doubt there is a finer example in Victoria. Features of note include air conditioning, radio cassette and bucket seats and the vehicle has been recently serviced, with an oil change etc. To be sold registered in Victoria with a current Victorian roadworthy certificates supplied after sale.
In-line 6-cylinder, 3781cc
3-speed automatic
Saloon
Black
NC5314-8
CH772414BW
Red Leather

2022-08-07 06:59:40 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 7/22

www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca032-lot-4902-1959-jaguar-mk-ix-3-8&pn=1&pp=100

Auction description:

The CCA Summer Sale 2022

1959 Jaguar Mk IX 3.8

This 1959 automatic example is smartly presented in Black and Claret

Originally delivered to Australia before returning to the UK in 2005. One owner since import

In 2016 the car was brought out of long term storage and recommissioned at a cost of £3,600 including a suspension rebuild and rebuilt steering box

We understand that the engine was rebuilt two years ago and less than 100 miles covered since

Jaguar Heritage Certificate, boxes of history files. Indicating 69,507 miles  

Original handbooks, original tool kit. In excess of £13k spent on maintenance over the last 5 years.

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.

Lot Number 507

Make JAGUAR

Model IX MK.9

Registration Number 509 XUC

Chassis Number CH772414BW

Engine Number NC5314-8

ODOMETER READING 69507

Sold for: £18,000

2024-10-30 19:51:55 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/jaguar-mkix-3.8-automatic/classic-cars-for-sale/6 ...

Seller's description:

1959 Jaguar MKIX 3.8 Automatic

This impressive matching numbers Jaguar MKIX 3.8 Automatic was manufactured on the 31st August 1959 and finished in Claret over Maroon with Grey leather upholstery. On leaving the factory the Jaguar was shipped out to Australia where the car remained for 46 years. The Jaguar for many years resided in Adelaide being used as a luxury limousine, often used for the occasional wedding and fitted with air-conditioning for the convenience of those being chauffeur driven in this lovely old car.

The Jaguar was subject of a major 1990's restoration when the car was painted all Black and the upholstery completely re-trimmed in beautiful Red leather. All the woodwork was renewed, a major program of work carried out to the engine bay and braking system, and the car converted onto chrome wire wheels, not something often seen on the MKIX model. In 2005 the MKIX was purchased by its first UK owner who imported the car from Australia. The car was then taken to a UK restoration specialist full professional lower body restoration. This included removal all of four doors, completely rebuilding them and then renovating the sills, valances and front and rear wings. Major areas were leaded as opposed to filler and the car finished to a very high standard.

Having covered a few hundred miles between 2005 - 2012 and MOT tested annually, the Jaguar was then stored until 2016. The car was then subject to major suspension work, a rebuilt steering box and then an engine rebuild and just a few hundred miles have been completed since. Further work included a new gearbox sump gasket and various new rubbers. In 2022 the cars first UK owner sold the Jaguar and it has since spent a couple of years in Cornwall. Completing its external finish back to factory, the last owner spent £4000 having the top half of the car re-painted and various brightwork has also been renewed. The Jaguar has since had professional dry storage and has covered many miles across the Cornish countryside in two enjoyable years of ownership.

On arrival with us in Yorkshire we have inspected the car in our workshops and can report it to be driving beautifully. On the road its incredibly impressive, the 3.8 engine is very smooth holding excellent oil pressure and it pulls tremendously well. The automatic gearbox changes very smoothly and the power steering works perfectly, its very light and responsive. The MKIX cruises very well indeed, it feels relaxed, comfortable and offers great confidence on the road. The upholstery whilst re-trimmed feels nicely aged with an original feel and the rare individual front seats are a lovely feature. 509 XUC is a strong car, after its recent paintwork it presents very well and importantly it is structurally excellent. This is a fantastic car to get into and enjoy on the open road, it feels absolutely right on the road and won't fail to impress.

£29,995