£25,000 - £30,000
1956 Jaguar Mk1 2.4 Saloon - Manual Overdrive – Star of ITV's Endeavour
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 272
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 MkI Jaguar, chassis #S900939, is a screen-used car from the 'Endeavour' TV series. It features a 2.4-litre engine, manual gearbox, documented restoration, and recent mechanical work, making it a compelling piece of British television history.
Condition
7
Well maintained, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
S900939
Chassis No:
Odometer:
95,183 miles
KAN 169
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Please note this lot is subject to vendor approval and may change.
If this smart Mk1 Jaguar looks familiar, it’s because it was the automotive star of several series of ITV’s award-winning drama Endeavour, the hugely popular prequel to Inspector Morse that began in 2012.
Driven on screen by both DC Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) and DI Thursday (Roger Allam), it became a recognisable part of the show’s visual identity, providing a direct link to the original Morse Jaguar.
After its television career, the car was purchased directly from MGM Cars at Pinewood Studios by our vendor, making this a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic production-used screen car with verified provenance.
Chassis #S900939 is historically significant in its own right.
Built in April 1956, it was the 939th Mk1 produced out of 19,992 built between September 1955 and September 1959 and is believed to be one of the earliest surviving roadworthy 2.4-litre saloons.
Presented in its original 2.4-litre specifica...
Points of note
£3,226
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,446
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 08 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
93,965 miles
Registration Date
1956-04-19
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 09 2017 with 93,965 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak slight
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Jun 01 2016 with 93,785 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- steering column bearing has slight play
Passed
On Apr 14 2015 with 92,826 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- oil leaks from engine and geerbox.
Failed
On Apr 07 2015 with 92,816 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- oil leaks from engine and geerbox.
Passed
On Apr 14 2014 with 92,731 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Feb 20 2013 with 91,984 miles
Passed
On Feb 23 2012 with 91,628 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 13 2008 with 91,573 miles
Passed
On Oct 13 2007 with 88,666 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Sep 16 2006 with 86,473 miles
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