2019-05-20 13:04:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/19
www.bonhams.com/auctions/25220/lot/130/

Auction description:
Lot 130
1960 Jaguar Mk IX Saloon
US$ 30,000 - 40,000£ 24,000 - 31,000
To be sold without reserve
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction
Chassis no. 774826BW
Engine no. 7B 51756-8 (see text)
3,781cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
220bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Tremec T5 Transmission (see text)
Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydro-Boost Disc Brakes (see text)

*Formerly owned by the late John Shuck
*Upgraded for active rally use
*Perfect for the whole family
*Accompanied by its Heritage Certificate

This Mk IX previously resided in the collection of the late John Shuck of Wesport, Connecticut. Co-founder of the Fairfield Concours d'Elegance, John was a passionate enthusiast for all things Jaguar and on his passing this car came into the collection of a dear friend of his. With John's legacy in mind, the big saloon was restored into a competent and tractable machine for vintage rallies.

Finished in its original, classic Sherwood Green over Biscuit leather colors, the original 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic has given was to Hurst-shift 5-speed Tremec T5 manual transmission. The engine is a nicely tuned but unmodified 3.8 liter mill from a later '64 S-Type, while the suspension has been completely rebuilt with Jaguar parts save for the addition of polyurethane bushings and Koni adjustable shocks. The brakes have also been redone and converted to a Hydro Boost system with the hardlines refinished and flex lines replaced with stainless steel braided lines. Feeding the fire under the hood are the original dual gas tanks, but now filled through billet stainless steel filler caps while additional cooling is provided by an electric radiator fan and oil cooler.

Inside, the front seats have been replaced with custom leather wrapped buckets surrounding a color-matched center console. The original AM radio has also been replaced with a satellite radio and new sound system for tunes no matter where you go. Whether you're planning to cruise for 10 miles or 1,000, this is undoubtably a great way to do it.