In Brief:


An elegant and characterful example of Jaguar's 1956 Mark 1 2.4
Finished in Black with contrasting Red leather interior and walnut trim
Traditional and unmistakable period Jaguar sports saloon
Just 2 recorded keepers since 1980
Extensive and carefully preserved history file


Auctioneer's Notes:

An elegant and highly characterful example of Jaguar’s first compact sports saloon, the 1956 Mark 1 2.4 Litre.

Finished in Black with contrasting Red leather upholstery and extensive walnut trim, the car presents with the unmistakable period charm for which these early Jaguars are so well regarded. The exterior retains the traditional narrow Jaguar grille, chrome bumpers and fittings, while the cabin is particularly attractive with its original-style instrumentation, polished timber dashboard and beautifully aged leather.

Perhaps most notably, the Jaguar has had just two recorded keepers since 1980, both from the same family, with the first of these retaining the car until i...