1951 Jaguar Mk.VII LHD

The Jaguar MKVII was launched in 1951 and was enthusiastically received by both UK and American markets prompting Jaguar to switch production to Browns Lane. Jaguar had two established distributors in the USA, Max Hoffman in New York and ''Chuck'' Hornberg in Los Angeles> Chucks Hollywood clientèle included Clark Cable. It was powered by the newly developed XK3.4 engine. Tested by Motor in 1952 it achieved a top speed of 101mph and a 0-60 of 13.7 seconds. The MkVII achieved many successes in racing and rallying winning the Monte Carlo in 1956 and the Production Trophy at Silverstone on numerous occasions driven by amongst others, Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn.

Offered here is a matching numbers, exceptionally original Jaguar MKVII distributed by Hoffman New York to the dealer Hooper Motors, Trenton, New Jersey USA, as stated on the accompaning Jaguar Heritage Certificate. The first owner in late 1951 was W.G.Dewey Simon of the US Navy. Complementing the many original features is the studless cam cover engine as used in very early XK120s. Because of the originality and remarkable solid state this Jaguar is a very worthwhile and straightforward project. The patina could easily be retained, a mechanical refresh would be a sensible precaution.

Fifties saloons have lanquished for some years but the market is now starting to awaken to their potential. Many British manufactures built them alongside some of the most stunning sportscars of the era incorporating their proven hardware into the luxury of the day.