1953 Jaguar MKVII Saloon

Registration no. 899 YUY Chassis no. 717350

Footnotes

Produced between 1950 and 1956, the Jaguar MKVII was the company's flagship luxury saloon. It featured the same chassis as the MKV, however it had an all-new body that was more streamlined with its integrated headlights, two piece windscreen and large overhang. The MKVII was powered by the same 3.4-litre straight-six engine that featured in the XK and produced 160hp, however this was later increased to 190hp in later models.

This 1953 example was purchased new at Brylan Motors in Melbourne, Australia, where it remained until it was imported into the UK in 2013. Overall, it is in good condition and the Pastal blue exterior and blue leather interior both present well. Inside, the car features a Jaguar XJ6 manual gearbox with overdrive, and also has a rare sunroof and tool kit in the driver's door. This is a low mileage example that has only 87,234 miles from new. There is also good history with the car, however it has not been used since 2019. It will require recommissioning before being put to active use.

Vendor Score Total: 66/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 17/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

Car History File: 3