2012-05-19 21:00:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/12
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
Manufacturer Jaguar Cars
Model 2.4 Saloon
First Registered 1956
Registration No KAN 169
Engine No BB2178-8
Chassis No S900939
MOT Feb 2013
Colour Black
This particular 2.4 Saloon (latterly dubbed the MK1 by the Motor Trade) was built on the 26th March 1956. It was first registered in Ilford Essex 19th April 1956 by Henley's. It had a change of address to Worthing Sussex 20th October 1958.It was then bought the vendors father on 16th August 1971, from a dealer in Sunbury on Thames, how it came to be with a dealer in Middlesex is not known or what happened to the first owner. The car was in regular use until about May/June 1975, when the car failed an MOT on the front suspension and steering joints. By this time the mileage was 36,980. The car was then stored in a leaky garage which at some time collapsed, causing no damage to the car but during its time in the old garage the cylinder head had been removed and mice had nested in the bores. The car was in a sorry state.

The vendor bought the car from his father on 1st February 1989, with the intention of restoring it. The restoration was a ground up affair undertaken by the vendor with the help of specialists , for the body work and mechanics. The car was taken apart and then put it back together, piece by restored piece The restoration was completed in June 1990 when the car had its first MOT since 1975. This restoration was featured by Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine between June and Oct 1990.

The car is the 939th to be built out of a total production of 19, 992 (both rhd & lhd) between September 1955 and September 1959 when it was replaced by the MKII. The vendor believes that the car could be one of earliest 2.4 Saloons still in road-worthy condition.

In the early years, after the restoration was completed, the car won many concours competitions and featured in Country Living by Frank Page in 1991, Jaguar Quarterly June 1992,Classic and Sport Car November 1994 and Classic Cars July 1994.

To date the car has been driven on rally/tours in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, America (New England), Canada and of course England.

In 1999 I had the head converted to unleaded fuel and also fitted an overdrive unit. New tyres fitted @ 89736 miles, Brake shoes re-lined @ 85080 miles, New Battery @ 91587 miles

The car is only now offered for sale due to the poor health of the owner and is complete with all log books from first registration, Mot's from 1990, full photo record of restoration, original tool box, original front and rear number plates, workshop service manual and workshop spares manual and numerous advertising and related items.

In the words of the vendor "If only GOLF doors shut like this MK1".

Guide Price: £16500 to £19000

2012-07-14 19:10:14 | pauls writes:

Sold at £14500 + Premium

2018-02-16 16:55:36 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/18
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2018-03-03/cars/ref-120-1956-jaguar-mk-i-240 ...

Auction description:
Ascot Racecourse
March 3rd 2018
1956 Jaguar Mk.I 240 Saloon 'Endeavour'
Lot Number 277
Registration KAN 169
Chassis Number S900939
Engine Number BB2178-8
Odometer reading 94,832 miles
Estimate £38,000 - £48,000

This Jaguar 240 Saloon was built in March 1956 and first registered in Ilford, Essex on 19th April 1956 by Henley's. It had a change of address to Worthing, Sussex 20th October 1958. It was then bought by the second owner on 16th August 1971 from a dealer in Sunbury-on-Thames. The car was in regular use until about May/June 1975, when the car failed an MOT test on the front suspension and steering joints. By this time the mileage was 36,980. The car was then stored in a leaky garage which at some time collapsed, causing no damage to the car but during its time in the old garage the car fell into a sorry state. The third owner bought the car from his father on 1st February 1989, with the intention of restoring it. The restoration was a ground up affair undertaken by him with the help of specialists, for the body work and mechanics. The car was taken apart and then put back together, piece by restored piece. The restoration was completed in June 1990 when the car had its first MOT test since 1975. This restoration was featured by Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine between June and October 1990. In the early years, after the restoration was completed, the car won many concours competitions, driven to many rallies around Europe and featured in Country Living by Frank Page in 1991, Jaguar Quarterly June 1992, Classic and Sport Car November 1994 and Classic Cars July 1994. In 1999, the cylinder head was converted to unleaded fuel and the manual gearbox was fitted with an overdrive unit.

In 2012, this Jaguar was purchased by a company specialising in renting vehicles for film and TV productions specifically to be the hero car in the Inspector Morse pre-sequel 'Endeavour', the story of Morse's early detective years and has featured in every episode of the five series; the fifth series is currently on UK television. The car has been fully maintained and serviced to a high standard as reliability is essential for the filming schedules. Finished in black with maroon leather interior, this Mk.I is supplied with a V5C registration document, original handbook and a large history file contain old MoT test certificates going back to 1990, copies of the magazines the car has featured in and workshop service and parts manuals. The car is the 939th to be built out of a total production of 19, 992 units manufactured between September 1955 and September 1959 and it is believed that this car could be one of earliest 2.4 Saloons still in road-worthy condition.

2023-01-01 06:41:46 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 1/23

angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2565-28-Jan-2023/505~1-1956-jaguar-mki-24-the-%E2%80%98endeavour'-tv-series-car

Auction description:

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2023

1956 JAGUAR MKI 2.4. THE ‘ENDEAVOUR' TV SERIES CAR

Estimate:  £35,000 - £45,000

V5 present

MoT exempt

Chassis number: S900939

If this smart MkI 2.4 Jaguar looks familiar, that's because it was the automotive star of several series of ITV's Endeavour, the Inspector Morse TV prequel that began in 2012. In the detective show, it is used by both the main characters Morse (Shaun Evans) and DI Thursday (Roger Allam). Chassis number S900939 was the 939th car to be built from of a total production of 19,992 MkIs between Sept 1955 and Sept 1959, and is believed to be one of the earliest surviving 2.4 saloons still in road-worthy condition. 

Registered in April 1956, the 2483cc luxury saloon comes to us direct from the film car supplier. Its last MoT expired in March 2018, but as an historic vehicle, it no longer requires annual testing. The car was restored in the late 1980s/early 1990s and was a well-known vehicle on the show and event circuit before its TV career. The odometer now shows 95,183 miles. A brief history of the car, included in the paperwork file, which helps confirm the mileage and that the car was off the road between mid-1975 (when its mileage was recorded as 36,980) and mid-1990 (when its restoration was completed). In 1999 it had an unleaded head fitted and was fitted with an overdrive unit.

The paperwork includes the V5C, period Jaguar parts catalogue, service manual and mounted magazine advert and a large album with many photographs of the restoration between February 1989 and May 1990, together with some of the magazine/newspaper and event appearances of the machine. There's also a Jaguar dating letter, old buff, green and V5 logbooks, 1974 and 1975 tax discs, petrol ration book, lubrication chart and two owner's manuals, along with a box of magazines and newspapers relating to the MkI, many featuring this car in particular. The MoT certificates date from 1990 to 2008 and 2012 to 2018, and there are a handful of 21st century bills, plus instructions from a previous owner on how best to start the car from cold. 

2025-10-25 07:07:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/25

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1956-jaguar-mk1-rec16124-7-nec-1125

Auction description:

The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025

Lot Number 272

JAGUAR MK1

Registration Number KAN 169

MOT Expiry Exempt

Chassis Number S900939

Engine Number BB2178-8

Transmission Manual OD

Body Colour Black

If this smart Mk1 Jaguar looks familiar, it’s because it was the automotive star of several series of ITV’s award-winning drama Endeavour, the hugely popular prequel to Inspector Morse that began in 2012. Driven on screen by both DC Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) and DI Thursday (Roger Allam), it became a recognisable part of the show’s visual identity, providing a direct link to the original Morse Jaguar. After its television career, the car was purchased directly from MGM Cars at Pinewood Studios by our vendor, making this a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic production-used screen car with verified provenance.

Chassis #S900939 is historically significant in its own right. Built in April 1956, it was the 939th Mk1 produced out of 19,992 built between September 1955 and September 1959 and is believed to be one of the earliest surviving roadworthy 2.4-litre saloons. Presented in its original 2.4-litre specification with manual gearbox, it now shows 95,183 miles which is supported by documentation. Remarkably, records confirm it was taken off the road in mid 1975 at 36,980 miles and remained unused until its restoration was completed in 1990, supporting the authenticity of the mileage.

Comprehensively restored in the late 1980s/early 1990s, the Jaguar was already well known on the show and event circuit long before its television fame. In 1999 it received an unleaded cylinder head conversion and was fitted with an overdrive unit to improve long distance usability. Under current ownership, it has benefited from a programme of recommissioning works including a new clutch, engine service and brake overhaul, returning it to running order after its time in storage and on set.

The accompanying history file is superb and features a period Jaguar parts catalogue and service manual, Jaguar dating letter, original buff, green and V5C logbooks, 1974 and 1975 Tax Discs, a petrol ration book, lubrication chart, two owner’s manuals and its V5C registration document. There is also a mounted period magazine advert, a large photo album chronicling the 1989–1990 restoration in detail, and numerous magazine, newspaper and event appearances, many featuring this very car. MOT Certificates span from 1990 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2018, and the file also includes many invoices for various parts and works.

A genuine piece of British television history, an early-production Mk1 Jaguar with verified provenance, a documented restoration and recent mechanical investment, this charismatic saloon offers a compelling combination of collectability, heritage and classic Jaguar charm.