1959 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon Registration Number: 5051 DA Cha...

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1959 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon

Registration Number: 5051 DA
Chassis Number: 772268BW
Engine Number: MX50818
Recorded Mileage: 42,460 miles

- Reserve lowered

The new Jaguar executive offering of 1948 was the Mark V, an elegant machine with a new chassis, independent double wishbone front suspension, a setup Jaguar would use for many successive cars. In 1951, the Mark VII replaced the Mark V, becoming the first saloon powered by the race-proven DOHC inline-6 XK engine (the omission of a 'Mark VI' model was to avoid confusion with the contemporary Bentley Mark VI). Improvements were made over the years to the styling and technical layout, culminating in the Mark IX of 1959. The new model was the final evolution, featuring a 220bhp, 3.8-litre version of the XK engine and four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes (a Jaguar first). Well-appointed, elegant, with a powerful engine and strong brakes, the Mark IX was respected and popular among dignitaries and driving enthusiasts alike.

This beautiful Mark IX was originally distributed by Attwoods Garage of Stafford, the first owner being E.Nicklin & Son Ltd of Willenhall. In 1962, ownership passed to Mr. Kenneth Mills, who used the motor car sparingly, which was later dry-stored for some years at 34,000 miles. In 1998, Mr. Terence Spinks of Walsall rescued the Mark IX from the garage, where it had been well preserved, carried out a brake overhaul, fitted new batteries, and then sold the motor car in 2003 at just under 36,000 miles to Sir Anthony Jolliffe, former Mayor of London. We understand that the Jaguar’s coachwork was refinished in that ownership, other work including a conversion to unleaded fuel, which totalled some £20,000. A mahogany replica of the motor car was also commissioned by Sir Anthony, which still remains with the Jaguar today. Ownership changed in 2006 and then again in 2009, with very few miles covered in the intervening years. We understand that electronic ignition was installed in the latter ownership. In 2020, the high pressure power steering hose was replaced, and both an electric cooling fan and new wing mirrors were fitted, new 12 volt batteries were installed in 2021. The current mileage of 42,460 is thought to be accurate. Our current vendor has recently fitted a new set of carpets, the exhaust mountings were also renewed, and a new MoT certificate granted October 2024.

We understand that mechanically the Jaguar has been well maintained and in good order. There is some evidence of paintwork micro-blisters and the brightwork is not perfect, but the motor car is described by the vendor as being in good and straight order. The door cappings and dashboard are in lovely condition, the rear picnic tables operate nicely, the upholstery appears to be original, as does the boot lining.

The Mk IX has been featured in various club and national magazines, copies of which are included in the history file. The history file contains an original service manual, handbook, list of distributors, together with numerous invoices, MoT test certificates dating from 1986, a Jaguar Heritage Trust dating certificate, the aforementioned magazines, extensive ownership history, spare parts catalogues and the V5C registration certificate. Also supplied is the lovely handmade model of this motor car. All in all a supremely stylish and capable classic Jaguar which is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.