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