1959 Jaguar Mark I 3.4 Liter Sedan
Subject to a documented professional restoration in excess of $200,000!
The Jaguar Mk I series of 2.4 and 3.4models were built from 1956 to early 1959 with a total of 36,000 cars produced approximately 25% of those being the 210 horsepower 3.4 litre equipped models. These handsome cars set new standards of style, comfort, and, above all, performance as they offered discerning buyers a luxurious, wood-trimmed alternative to a more conventional family car in a sportier package.
For 1959, the 3.4 was offered with disc brakes offering a far superior braking experience to the earlier drum equipped cars. A tachometer, limited-slip differential, four-wheel disc brakes and four-speed transmission with overdrive were all standard while the automatic transmission remained optional and ordered in fewer than 10% of the Mark 1’s delivered.
In road trim, the 210-horsepower Mk I 3.4 was capable of 120-mph top speeds and 0–60 times of just 9.1 seconds. The new cars were equally impressive in long-distance motoring.
This particular Mk I has been the recipient of a cost-no-object restoration at Hybernia Restorations. With well over $200,000 in receipts, this Mark 1 is undoubtedly one of (if not THE) best examples extant. Not a detail was overlooked in the restoration of this car which has brought it to a standard that is best-in-show caliber at any Jaguar or national concours event! It is concours detailed throughout including the engine bay, underside, interior (which appears to have never even been set in) and exterior.
The restoration was also documented with photographs from the outset showing a very good solid candidate receive the utmost care and treatments as it underwent a more than four year process to bring it to the standards it now enjoys. The restoration included a balancing and blue printing of the original engine and a complete rebuild of virtually all other mechanical components as well.
The car has been in sealed and climate controlled storage for the last several years as current ownerships health sadly failed. It is now being sold for the estate of that fastidious owner and will without question be the pride of the new owners collection. It is currently show detailed and ready for new ownership. It is believed to be one of less than 15 known left hand drive models with automatic transmission in existence. It is most likely without any question; the best of the group.
