1956 Jaguar MkI

Produced by Jaguar between 1955 and 1959 the Jaguar Mk I was referred to as the Jaguar 2.4-litre. The designation Mark 1 was included retrospectively upon its replacement by the Mk II in October 1959. The MkI was an immediate success, easily outselling the larger Jaguar saloons.

Most importantly, it was the first Jaguar with unitary construction of body and chassis. Featuring independent front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, all carried in a separate subframe mounted to the body by rubber bushes. The live rear axle used a simplified version of the Jaguar D-Type suspension, with inverted semi-elliptic springs.

Manufactured on 10th July 1956 this original RHD 2.4L car was delivered in Cream over Red Interior. It was first registered with the number it retains today VUO 132 on 30th August 1956 by N.G Saunders and bought from Beales of Exeter.

Purchased in 1987 by Coopercraft Ltd, renowned Jaguar restorers who specialise in desirable, subtle modifications and upgrades. The car was restored from 1987-1991 and used as their demonstration show car fitted with their full disc brake conversation.

They regularly displayed the car until it was in 1994 at the NEC Classic Motorshow. It was later purchased by our vendor in 1996 and has been treasured since. It has been regularly maintained and benefits from a refresh including rebuilt brakes, new fuel pump and electronic ignition as well as bright work being re-chromed where necessary.

Presented in excellent condition the car looks fantastic and the restoration has aged perfectly giving the car lots of character. Now ready to be enjoyed by a new custodian the car is sure to provide pleasurable motoring for years to come.