Lot 111: Jaguar MKVII Saloon

Classic - Collectors and Historic Motor Cars, Barons (12 February 2008)

The MKVII was the first Jaguar to be promoted using the "Grace, Space, Pace" advertisement. First seen in 1950 the MKVII used the 3.4 XK engine with a four speed manual transmission and was a direct competitor to Rolls-Royce, Bentley. The model remained in production until being replaced by the upgraded MKVIIM in October 1954.This example belongs to a gentleman from Sheffield who is forced to sell through poor health. He is thought to be the 4th owner and bought the car on a whim when he saw the car parked in a driveway, because he had always wanted a MKVII. The original owner is said to have been a farmer from Nottingham.Finished in black with red leather, the car has the 3.4 litre XK engine, which is mated to a, 4 speed, manual transmission. The car is offered complete with the valuable registration RAC 998, service booklet, a pair of tool boxes and a set of snow chains. It is said to drive very well and is described as being in good to very good condition.

Lot Details
Auction Classic - Collectors and Historic Motor Cars
Barons, Esher Hall, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
TypeCar
Lot Number111
Estimate£5000-£8000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price£5500
Hammer Price (inc premium)-
Year1953
Condition rating2
Registration numberRAC998
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