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£25,300 (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)

1956 Jaguar Mark VII 3.8-Litre Competition Saloon

United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Jaguar Mark VII is a well-prepared competition saloon with a rich racing history, including participation in the Goodwood Revival and other notable events. It features a 3.8-litre triple-Weber engine and disc brakes, making it eligible for various historic racing series.

Condition

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The car has been raced and maintained over the years with upgrades, suggesting moderate wear. It is noted to have been 'carefully maintained and developed' and benefits from 'numerous upgrades.' There is no mention of significant cosmetic or mechanical damage, but its use in racing implies some level of wear and tear, meaning that some reconditioning would be required.

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Chassis No:

DN 728575

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Reg Number:

TRU 671

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• Well-prepared and upgraded • Raced in the inaugural St Mary's Trophy at Goodwood Revival by Le Mans legend Mike Salmon • Repeat entrant at Goodwood Revival raced by notable drivers • Carefully maintained and developed over the years • Eligible for Goodwood Revival, Members' Meeting, HRDC and HSCC events "Yet the Mk VII was a car of towering abilities, at least as good in its own class as the XK 120 was in its own.

The....

wishbone front suspension, and the long, low-stressed rear leaf springs, plus good weight distribution, produced handling qualities that were among the best in he world and quite astonishing for a car whose weight approached 4,000 lbs.

Augmenting this was the power and torque of the 3.4-litre XK engine which was designed for it, and which could push the large saloon to over 100 mph.

This combination of qualities made for an unexpectedly competitive circuit racer and a front runner in international rallying." - Paul Skilleter, Jaguar - The Sporting Heritage .

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