FOR SALE: 1955 Jaguar MKVII M
If you're looking for something that exudes pure class and timeless elegance, then look no further than this 1955 Jaguar MkVII M.
FAST FACTS:
Year and make/Model: 1955 Jaguar Mk7 M
Engine: 3.4L straight-six
Transmission: 4-speed Manual + overdrive
Mileage: 36 926 km
Colour: White
Location: Johannesburg
PRICE: R439 000 (reduced!)
Here is a lovely example of Jaguar's voluptuous MkVII, for the collector of fine English automobiles. In total, Jaguar built only 10 061 examples of the MkVII M, so it's not often that you see one of these come up for sale, particularly in South Africa.
Jaguar’s cars have always beautifully proportioned and the MK7 is no different. It shares its long wheelbase (3.05m) with its predecessor but is altogether sleeker, and has a particularly striking, long front-end.
Under the bonnet is a 3.4L straight-six which it shared with the XK140. This '55 example is the so-called "M" derivative, introduced in 1954, which features high-lift cams, boosting power to just over 140kW. Inside, this example boasts glamorous red leather upholstery, along with loads of fine wood finishes.
Not much is known of the history this particular car, except that it was imported to Zimbabwe when it was still known as Southern Rhodesia, and eventually found its way to South Africa in 1997. The car was restored in 2001 by Vorlaufer Cars in Johannesburg, and has essentially been in storage ever since.
This is a matching numbers vehicle in excellent condition, and features a 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
Interesting trade-ins will be considered.
NOTE: The above information was supplied by the dealer / owner currently advertising this vehicle and has not been verified by SentiMETAL/Cars.co.za.