2026-10-25 14:48:56 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 11/26

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The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Saturday 14th November

1955 Jaguar Mk VII Saloon: Historic Endurance Rally Specification

Registration Number OMR 51

Chassis Number 729556BW

Transmission Manual

Body Colour BRG

The car presented here is a 1955 Jaguar Mk VII Saloon, built to Historic Endurance Rally Specification, in exceptional mechanical order and a proven endurance marathon competitor. Offered from nearly 20 years of single ownership, and rewarded during his custodianship with a 3rd Place Overall in the Classic Category on the gruelling 2008 ERA London to Casablanca Rally, traversing France, crossing into North Africa, and conquering the unpaved tracks and switchbacks of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, the car has been used sparingly since.

Built without compromise to withstand the harshest desert tracks and mountain passes, the car features a host of high-level endurance upgrades:

Engine: Upgraded to a high-performance 3.8-litre Jaguar XK engine built by renowned specialists Sigma Engineering, offering substantial torque and reliability.

Transmission: Mated to a robust full-synchromesh Jaguar manual gearbox, ensuring crisp, precise, and effortless gear selection under competition conditions.

Braking & Steering: Fitted with heavy-duty four-pot Zeus front disc brake calipers for modern stopping power, coupled with EZ Electric Power Steering to significantly reduce driver fatigue on long-haul trips.

Fuel Capacity: Designed for long-distance marathon stages, the car is equipped with dual fuel tanks - each capable of carrying 20 gallons (40 gallons total capacity) - fed via twin external Monza-style filler caps.

Wheels & Storage: Riding on durable alloy wheels, the enormous boot easily accommodates two full-sized spare wheels while retaining substantial volume for tools, spares, and rally equipment.

Cabin & Interior Ergonomics: Designed specifically for long hours ‘in the saddle’, the interior balances vintage rally practicality with modern endurance comfort.

Seating & Safety: Upgraded with plush, Jaguar electrically adjustable front seats fitted with four-point competition safety harnesses.

Climate Control: Rare for a period rally machine, the car features fully integrated air conditioning, providing crucial driver and navigator comfort during hot-climate desert events.

Exterior: Features a functional louvered bonnet for optimal engine bay heat dissipation and high-intensity PIAA driving spotlights mounted up front.

The bodywork has benefited from a full respray post-Casablanca and has not been used in competition since, presenting in exceptionally fresh, tidy condition throughout. This venerable Mk VII represents a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary British sports saloon with documented international marathon provenance.