Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 275
1959 Jaguar Mk IX Chassis no. 790925BW Engine no. NC3725-8
Sold for US$35,840 inc. premium
Lot 275
1959 Jaguar Mk IX
1959 Jaguar Mk IX
Chassis no. 790925BW
Engine no. NC3725-8
Chassis no. 790925BW
Engine no. NC3725-8
3,781cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
220bhp at 5,500rpm
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Disc Brakes
*Beautifully restored example of the luxurious and elegant Jaguar Mark Nine
*Owned for several decades by California-based Jaguar enthusiast
*Fitted with optional automatic transmission
*Accompanied by its Heritage Certificate and restoration records
THE JAGUAR MARK IX
In 1948, Jaguar Cars, Limited introduced the Mark V, a large, elegant four-door sedan featuring a new chassis with independent double wishbone front suspension, a setup Jaguar would use for many successive cars. While the Mark V was debuted alongside the XK120 at the 1948 London Motor Show, the Mark V utilized the pre-war pushrod inline six in lieu of the new XK engine. In 1951, the Mark VII replaced the Mark V and was the first sedan to utilize the venerable and race-proven DOHC inline-6 XK engine. The notable omission of a 'Mark VI' model was to avoid confusion with the contemporary Bentley Mark VI. With each new model, improvements were made to the styling and appointments along with technical improvements, culminating in the Mark IX.
Introduced in 1959, the Mark IX was the final evolution of the chassis and styling introduced with the Mark V. The 'Mark Nine' featured a 220 horsepower, 3.8-liter version of the XK engine and was the first production Jaguar to feature four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes. Because of its well-appointed interior and elegant styling along with its powerful XK engine and strong brakes, the Mark IX was respected and popular among dignitaries and driving enthusiasts alike, a great combination of luxury and performance.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Completed at the Browns Lane Jaguar works in 1959, this Mark IX Saloon was fitted with the optional automatic transmission, and soon dispatched for the North American market. The Jaguar resided in the mild California climate for several decades, where it was owned by a Jaguar club member and avid enthusiast. Much restoration work has been performed over the years, and the Mark IX is offered with a large history file containing service and maintenance receipts, the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, and a DVD with photos of the restoration work. This gorgeous Jaguar was featured on the cover of the October 2013 issue of Collectible Automobile and is a capable and luxurious saloon ready to be enjoyed with family and friends.
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