1959 Jaguar

MK1 3.4 Sedan

6 - Cyl.

Manual

S993384DN

Clear

Gasoline

Very rare, original and unrestored Jaguar MK1 sports sedan. Here is one for the advanced collector. If you are that rare kind of savvy Jaguar collector who appreciates the patina of an original car, take a look. This is one of the best MK1 survivors around. Jaguar MK1 values have languished in the shadow of it’s more glamorous big brother, the MKII, for decades. Consequently most have been left to rot away under a tarp in the back yard. The majority that have survived seem to have suffered low budget misguided amateur restorations. I have always preferred the MK1 for it’s simplicity and purity of design. This is Jaguars first production unibody construction. To me they are just as sexy and exotic as the XK 150… but with the extra perk of having a real back seat so friends and family can share in the fun. I searched for many many years to find this car. This amazingly original MK 1 came to Oregon form the original owners Monterey California estate in 2007. I have a large folder of the original owners service records, the original California “Black Plates” and “Pink Slip” title. It is a very late production Mk1 (75th from end of the MK 1 run) perhaps the youngest MK1 that survives? Mostly original paint that polishes up very well and interior is also mostly original and really good. It is the most desirable and rare color combination, Sherwood green with Suede green leather. It is identical to the car Jaguar built for the 1958 world sports car champion Mike Hawthorne. The original 3.4 liter engine has been rebuilt and runs perfectly. Most US delivered MK1s had the horrible Borg Warner automatic transmission. This car has the rare and desirable 4 speed overdrive transmission. The 4 wheel dics brake system has been overhauled. It has chrome wire wheels with new tires. For a unrestored 50 year old car the interior can only be described as excellent, including the wood work. Drivers seat backrest has some splits and the front bottom cushions have been redone in correct color leather. There is a small mouse hole in the original headliner. The front floor carpet has perished but there are rubber jaguar floor mats in place. The body is in very good condition with no rust in the chassis, doors, rocker panels, wheel arches, floors or spare tire tray. There is some minor rust in front jacking points and front crows feet. Chrome and glass are very good. Most of the paint is original. The left front wing has been repainted at some point, and there are a number of touch-ups. There are numerous small chips, and a scrape or two, however the over all appearance is of a very charming well preserved classic. Electrical all work, except the original radio and check out those cool period Marchal headlights This car starts right off the switch and is a pleasure to drive. I also have the complete original tool kit and owners manual. This classic Jaguar has it all, the right colors, the right options and the right condition. If you are that rare kind of savvy collector who appreciates the patina of an original car..... this is it…one of the best survivors around. Feel free to call me if you have any questions Call Dave @ 503-636-7503 cell 503-200-9877