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Finished from the factory in Battleship Grey, the car was repainted its current shade of ivory some time during previous ownership. Exterior features include a black soft top with removable side curtains, fender-mounted side mirrors, Lucas front fog lamps, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The wiper motor was replaced in 2017. Photos showing the black soft top in its raised position are provided in the gallery.
Polished 16” wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-off spinners and mounted…
Finished from the factory in Battleship Grey, the car was repainted its current shade of ivory some time during previous ownership. Exterior features include a black soft top with removable side curtains, fender-mounted side mirrors, Lucas front fog lamps, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The wiper motor was replaced in 2017. Photos showing the black soft top in its raised position are provided in the gallery.
Polished 16” wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-off spinners and mounted with 215/65 Michelin Defender tires. Braking is through drums at all four corners, and the car rides on Spax shocks and rear leaf springs with leather gaiters. The brake master cylinder, brake hoses, and steering rack bellows were replaced in 2017 and the steering rack mounts were replaced in 2020.
Replacement seat frames were fabricated during current ownership and upholstered in red leather. Red carpets line the floors, and features include a dash-mounted rear-view mirror, a passenger-side grab handle, lap belts, and map pockets in both doors. The brake and clutch pedals have been relocated forward.
A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation that includes a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, a 140-mph speedometer, and auxiliary displays. The ammeter has been repaired during current ownership and the speedometer cable replaced. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 18k miles, around 1,600 of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.4-liter inline-six features dual overhead camshafts and twin SU carburetors and is said to have been rebuilt some time during previous ownership. The generator was replaced in preparation for the sale, while additional work over the last seven years has included a refurbishment of the thermal choke, installation of an Aeroquip oil line and brass fuel float, and replacement of the battery, fuel filter, and fuel lines.
A photo of the engine block stamping is provided above.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with an overdrive unit, which was refurbished as part of an engine and transmission-out service in 2015. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below.
The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate shows a completion date of April 18, 1955 along with the factory colors and identification numbers.
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