Lot 41: Jaguar Mk VIII

The penultimate model of the 'big Jaguars', the Mk VIII, appeared in 1956 and was to enjoy a two-year production run before being superseded by the last of the line  the Mk IX.  Readily identifiable from its predecessor by the redesigned grille and one-piece windscreen, the Mk VIII was an imposing car and truly justified the contemporary Jaguar slogan, 'Grace  Space  Pace'.  As with all Jaguar products, the car was lavishly equipped and competitively priced. A 1958 example bearing its original Coventry registration number, this Mk VIII is finished in maroon and retains its original light grey leather upholstery.  A re-paint was undertaken by the car's first owner during the 1960s and it would appear to be original specification overall.  Fitted with the favoured manual gearbox with overdrive, the motor car is shod with radial tyres and is understood to be in good mechanical order with the carburettors and distributor having been reconditioned and a replacement starter motor fitted.  The clutch has been renewed in the last 2,000 miles whilst the braking system has received attention, including a reconditioned master cylinder, replacement brake cylinders and some new pipes. A stainless steel exhaust system is fitted and the car is offered for sale with a Jaguar Heritage certificate, V5 document and MOT certificate valid until May next year.