1958 Jaguar MkI 3.4-Litre

Lot Number: 170

1958 Jaguar MkI 3.4-Litre

A very well sorted and beautifully presented example of Jaguar's landmark late-1950s saloon.

  • ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £32,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Sherwood Green

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    WVC 598

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    58213 Miles

SUMMARY

A very well sorted and beautifully presented example of Jaguar's landmark late-1950s saloon.

DESCRIPTION

  • The Jaguar 3.4 Saloon (latterly becoming know as the MkI) was produced from 1955 and 1959 and heralded Jaguar's first unitary construction saloon combining the chassis and body as one
  • It was an immediate success, available with either a 2.4 or 3.4-litre engine option and pitched firmly at the middle-weight executive saloon market
  • This 1958 example is the larger engined 3.4-litre variant, coupled to what was the rare automatic option, benefits from factory-fitted disc brakes on all four wheels and is displaying just 58,213 miles on the odometer
  • In 2016, it was the subject of a major professional ground-up body restoration costing c.£20,000, with inner and outer sills and was freshly painted in the lovely, period-correct shade of Sherwood Green you see today
  • Further attention over the next four years included colour-coded wire wheels, a disc brake system rebuild, complete rewire with a new wiring loom and the glorious tan leather interior was re-connolised
  • In 2020, the engine was rebuilt with new bearings and piston rings, the SU carbs were overhauled, and a new fuel pump and oil pump were fitted
  • The Jaguar was purchased by our vendor in 2021and has been carefully maintained and looked after since
  • Upgrades include professionally fitted inertia seat belts all round and Coombes-style steel rear arches (originals included). The wheels are shod with Blockley Tyres (including spare) that, in the vendor's words, have ‘transformed the handling’ and covered less than 1,000 miles since fitting
  • The car's history file is substantial and includes its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, original handbook and a plethora of historic MOTs and Tax Discs
  • This is an excellent opportunity to own a very well sorted and beautifully presented example of Jaguar's landmark late-1950s saloon

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
170
Make
JAGUAR
Model
3.4 SALOON
Registration Number
WVC 598
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
S975537BW
Engine Number
KF3223B
Transmission
Automatic
Body Colour
Sherwood Green

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107 / 135

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Presented in the gorgeous shade of Sherwood Green with colour coded ‘bullet’ style mirrors and matching green wire wheels adds to the appeal. The vendor assures us that the undersides are excellent and confirmed by the exemplary panel fit and reassuring clunk of the doors closing.

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The contrasting tan leather interior has the feel, and smell of a luxury office, whilst the West of England wool headlining looks as though it left the factory yesterday

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The vendor has stated that the engine starts easily in all conditions and sounds fabulous especially with its stainless-steel exhaust system

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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

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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