The Jaguar Mark IX was a large luxury saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961.

Standard transmission was a 4-speed manual system; options included overdrive, but most cars, including this, were built with a Borg Warner 3-speed automatic box.

Internally, an enlarged-bore 3.8-litre, 220bhp double overhead cam straight-six fuelled by twin SUs replaced the previous 3.4-litre unit of its predecessors.

Four-wheel servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes and recirculating-ball power steering were now standard equipment and the torsion bar independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear live axle were retained from the Mk VIII.

The body was generally similar to its predecessor, but the sunshine roof became a standard fitting for the UK market.

The interior was in the same luxurious mode with extensive use of leather, walnut wood trim and deep pile carpet.

The car's Heritage Certificate confirms that it was finished in Black and Sherwood Green with a Suede Green leather inter...