2.4 Mk.I | Pearl Grey | ||||
Saloon | Dark Blue | ||||
Left Hand Drive | |||||
Jaguar Cars, New York | |||||
13 September 1956 | |||||
BB6714-8 | |||||
H006410 | |||||
GB5928 | |||||
4 September 1956 | United States | ||||
1956 | Pearl | ||||
2024 | Dark Blue | ||||
Rest: Nice | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 31 January 2024.
Heritage Notes
Personal Export Delivery
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2024-01-31 11:03:49 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 2/24
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1956-jaguar-mk-i-24-se-lhd-nAjJk4
Auction description:
1956 Jaguar Mark 1
Colour White
Odometer 87,024 Miles
Engine size 2483
Seller Type Private
Town Monza
Country Italy
Total restoration completed in 2022 by a Jaguar specialist
Original black number plates and steering wheel
Includes 4 spoke wheels with original Jaguar wing nuts
Last owner since 2018
History and documentation
Built in 1956
Originally sent to New York
Appears to have remained in the USA until around 1980
Current owner since 2018
Revision valid until September 2024
We are informed that the serial numbers match
Currently shows 87,024 miles on a five-digit odometer
Documentation includes:
Jaguar Heritage Trust production registration certificate
Italian registration documentation from 1980
ACI registration form
Certificate of overhaul
Conditions
Special equipment car with heater, rev counter, folding rear centre armrest, windscreen wipers, fog lamps and cigarette lighter
The car was completely repainted in 2021 in the original white
The paintwork still looks very good and very shiny
Bodywork in very good condition with slight signs of wear
The chrome is in good condition and looks good
The car is currently fitted with Jaguar branded steel wheels
A complete set of spoke wheels with winglets is also supplied
The underbody has been fully treated and is in excellent condition
The interior has been reupholstered in dark blue, matching the factory records
The interior is therefore practically as good as new
Seats, upholstery, roof, side panels, underside of dashboard, boot panels and door profiles have been completely redone
Wood panelling presents beautifully
Carpet and headlining are excellent
The Mechanics
2.5L XK I6 engine
4-speed manual transmission
Extensive maintenance has been carried out, including:
New front axle
Replacement of the panhard bar
Alternator replacement
New exhaust system
New starter motor
Replacement of battery
Complete overhaul of the braking system with replacement of the brake master cylinder
Restoration of radiator
The car is well balanced and stable and brakes well
Clutch has not been changed but is efficient
No mechanical problems reported