2008-05-30 10:25:05 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 5/08
www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.php

Auction description:
Brands Hatch Sports Racing and Grand Prix Cars Sunday 25th May 2008
Lot 203
1958 Jaguar 340 Saloon
Registration no: UCE 321
Chassis no: 975178D/N
Estimate: £10,000-14,000

Low ownership means attention to detail. This car has had one owner prior to the vendor. Both gentleman have maintained this Jaguar to a high degree and used it as it was designed to be used. It was restored in the early to mid- 1990s with work undertaken by the very reputable Southern Classics amongst others. Within recent years, new tyres have been fitted as well as a number of sympathetic alterations such as increased cooling capacity radiator, power steering and the conversion to a negative earth electrical system with added alternator. A Kenlowe fan can now be found behind the radiator and the automatic choke has been converted to the more preferable manual option.

A Jaguar Enthusiasts Club condition form confirms the value, after inspection, to be £19,000, and additionally the car is classified as between A+ and Concours, 'Proper restored or totally immaculate' to 'Genuine very good condition, either older restoration or very original with history and correct numbers'. Which ever way one wraps it up, this is a well presented car. Complete with registration documents, MoT test certificate, restoration photographs, original service manual and parts catalogue, the more recent history includes roles in the feature film Telstar (soon to be released) and in ITV's He Kills Coppers. Described as excellent in every respect, this powerful 3.4 litre straight six engined saloon car is far rarer than the ubiquitous Mk. II and much better value.

2016-07-27 17:58:29 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 7/16
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1958-jaguar-mk-i-34-litre/13001

Auction description:
Lot No 88
MK I 3.4 Litre
Year 1958
Vehicle Registration UCE 321
Chassis Number S975178DN
Engine Number KF1834-8
CC 3442
Body Colour Cornish Grey
Trim Colour Dark Blue
MOT Expiry Exempt
Estimate No Reserve

- Reportedly had a bare-metal body renovation between 1980 and 1992
- Believed to have featured in the 2008 movie Telstar and tested by Jaguar World magazine
- Fitted with power steering and claimed to have a very comprehensive history

The vendor informs us that this appealingly coloured Jaguar 3.4 saloon had a refresh of its bodywork by its restorer-owner between 1980 and 1992, and that the work is recorded with photographs. The restorer then enjoyed the results of their hard work until 2007, and after 27 years ownership they sold the car. Later owners are reported to have carried out several "intelligent upgrades" to the cooling system, steering, brakes, suspension, and wheels, making the car a "really able performer, while pleasant in present day's traffic in town or on motorways". Apparently the car featured in the film Telstar, and also in Jaguar World Monthly magazine. Between 2009 and 2014 the car was reportedly used regularly on extended continental trips and has been residing recently with its English owner in France. We have been told that in 2010 the Jaguar XJ6 power steering system was replaced with a "switchable electro-mechanical pump" to give "more feel to the system". The vendor describes the car as having "good" paintwork, "very good" bodywork, engine, and electrical equipment, and "excellent" transmission and interior trim. This visually appealing motor car apparently comes with "three history box files" and is being sold very attractively without a reserve price.