£21,280
1957 Jaguar/Bentley
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique 'Jentley,' a custom-built vehicle combining a 1957 Jaguar MkVIII chassis with a 1936 William Arnold Derby Bentley body. It features CooperCraft brakes, power steering, and an XJS manual gearbox. Recently running, but could benefit from recommissioning.
Condition
6
This car is a unique custom build. It has undergone significant modifications and restoration. While the base components are from 1957 and 1936, the overall condition is heavily influenced by the quality of the restoration and maintenance since then. The description mentions it was completed around 2005, regularly tested until 2014, and serviced in 2019. However, it will benefit from some recommissioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
760742DN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
4,750 miles
HJX59
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description A unique combination known as the 'Jentley'; Jaguar MkVIII running gear with a William Arnold Derby Bentley body; CooperCraft brakes; power steering; XJS manual gearbox; beautifully executed and on offer from a deceased estate This handsome special started out in life as a 1957 Jaguar MkVIII - a fine car in its own right, the history of which is scant other than the chassis number suggests it had a manual box with overdrive and was originally fitted with a 3.4-litre engine.
It was acquired in 1966 by Arthur Billard, a silversmith by trade, but gradually the body deteriorated to such an extent that it was decided to take radical action.
In the early 1970s Billard had discovered a Derby Bentley body sitting in the corner of a fellow silversmith's workshop which was acquired for £12! It was to be a perfect match.
The Jaguar chassis was given a major restoration and notes on file suggest the 3.4-litre engine was rebuilt by Ken Jenkins of Worksop and mated to an all-synchro X...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 30 2015
Latest MOT Mileage
45,997 miles
Registration Date
1957-05-22
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 31 2014 with 45,997 miles
Passed
On Oct 24 2013 with 45,646 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2012 with 44,642 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2011 with 44,398 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2010 with 43,987 miles
Failed
On Sep 23 2010 with 43,987 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Jul 13 2009 with 43,746 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2008 with 43,369 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2007 with 42,955 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2006 with 41,571 miles
Passed
On Jul 15 2005 with 41,251 miles
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