1959 Jaguar Mk I Saloon Project

Sold for $4,900 on 3/29/19

This 1959 Jaguar Mk I saloon is a running project car that is finished in Opalescent silver-blue over a blue vinyl interior. The seller acquired it in a partially-disassembled state in July 2017, and has since partially re-assembled the car, performed a valve adjustment, replaced the ignition system, installed a new fuel tank, and got the engine running. Power is provided by a non-original 3.4L XK inline-six backed by a 3-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission. This Jaguar Mk I is offered with a selection of uninstalled components, a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, and a clean Florida title.

Originally Cornish Grey, the car received a color-change to Opalescent silver-blue under previous ownership. The seller reports that many of the larger chrome pieces have been re-plated, and the smaller items have been polished.

Chrome wire wheels are mounted with winged knock-off lugs, and the seller reports that the installed tires are newer. The windshield has been installed with black silicone sealant. Close-up photos of the exterior finish, wheels, and trim are provided in the gallery below.

Originally red, the cabin was reupholstered in blue vinyl with matching carpets under previous ownership. Additional photos of the wood dash and instrumentation are provided in the gallery, and factory instrumentation includes a 120 mph speedometer, tachometer with 5,500 rpm redline, an analog clock, combination water temperature and oil pressure gauge, and a charging gauge. 5 miles are shown on the 5-digit odometer, and the true total is unknown.

The 3.4-liter XK inline-six is not original to the car according to the attached certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust. The seller reports that the engine was replaced and rebuilt prior to his ownership, and reportedly features newer pistons, bearings, and rings. The crankshaft was reportedly re-ground ten thousandths undersize. The seller has adjusted the valves, and installed a positive-ground breaker point ignition system.

The 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission reportedly works in the forward gears, but does not work correctly in reverse. Per the seller, the fuel tank has been replaced and additional photos showing the underside are viewable in the gallery below.

The chassis plate is pictured in the gallery below and appears to be a re-stamped reproduction. The Production Heritage Trace certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust is shown above.

Uninstalled parts include interior wood, window trim, and more. A walkaround video is viewable below.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $4,900 by nemovette
Auction Ended	March 29, 2019 at 11:30AM PT
Bids	12

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