1959 Jaguar Mk IX 3.8

Lot Number: 507

1959 Jaguar Mk IX 3.8

With a 220bhp, 3.8-litre XK straight-six, disc brakes all round, 0-60 in 11 seconds and 115mph, the Mark IX was a serious performance saloon.

  • Sold for: £18,000

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    509 XUC

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    69507

SUMMARY

With a 220bhp, 3.8-litre XK straight-six, disc brakes all round, 0-60 in 11 seconds and 115mph, the Mark IX was a serious performance saloon.

DESCRIPTION

  • This 1959 automatic example is smartly presented in Black and Claret
  • Originally delivered to Australia before returning to the UK in 2005. One owner since import
  • In 2016 the car was brought out of long term storage and recommissioned at a cost of £3,600 including a suspension rebuild and rebuilt steering box
  • We understand that the engine was rebuilt two years ago and less than 100 miles covered since
  • Jaguar Heritage Certificate, boxes of history files. Indicating 69,507 miles  
  • Original handbooks, original tool kit. In excess of £13k spent on maintenance over the last 5 years.

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
507
Make
JAGUAR
Model
IX MK.9
Registration Number
509 XUC
Chassis Number
CH772414BW
Engine Number
NC5314-8

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

SEE IT IN ACTION

SCORE:

107 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

No obvious signs of welding. Lots of money spent.

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Perfect. Lovely patina

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Just rebuilt 2 years ago, 100 miles since but no paperwork as the engine builder's wife had terminal cancer so sadly he lost his way and no paperwork supplied.

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

no issues

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

No issues.

Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Remarks

No issues, everything works other than the left hand fuel tank level. The right side tank level works however.

Vehicle History

Remarks

A nice usable classic with lots of history from it's Australian days and the UK. Original handbooks, originals tool kits. In excess of £13k spent on servicing and mechanicals over the last 5 years.


Restoration Notes

No obvious signs of welding underneath which is rare for these-the benefits of a dry Australian state. It's probably had paintwork over the years. Engine just rebuilt 2 years ago, less than 100 miles since but no paperwork for this.

Import Notes

Originally delivered to Australia in 1959, stayed in a dry state over there until i imported it back to the UK in circa 2005

About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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