1959 Jaguar Mk1
A 1959 Jaguar Mark I 3.4-litre saloon prepared for historic motorsport to an unlimited budget by a wealthy businessman from 1990, the car went on to be placed on pole position at the 2004 Goodwood Revival by racing driver Win Percy. Subsequently acquired in 2014 and campaigned with class victories across Europe in the Jaguar Heritage Challenge, the car was granted FIA papers in 2016 — including approval for a triple SU carburettor setup — and last raced by Andy Wallace at Silverstone in 2019. It is fitted with a current-specification Rob Beere engine producing 304bhp.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £58,000 (≈ $73K)
- 1990 →Acquisition unknownWealthy businessman, original race preparerpartial documentation
Had the car prepared for racing with an unrestricted budget and competed in it for several years; later had hand controls fitted to enable Win Percy to drive at Goodwood.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Experienced competitor with a background in motorcycle racing including Isle of Man TT podiums; campaigned the car extensively in Europe, obtained FIA papers in 2016, and is selling due to a partial loss of vision.
Competition
- 20042004 Goodwood RevivalDriver: Win PercyPole position
Car was fitted with hand controls specifically to allow Win Percy to compete; he qualified on pole and raced with notable results.
- 20182018 Le Mans Classic
FIA papers obtained in 2016 specifically to allow entry; the triple SU carburettor configuration was approved for this event.
- 2019Silverstone raceDriver: Andy Wallace1st in class
Described as the car's most recent competitive outing; Wallace commented positively after the class win.
- —Jaguar Heritage ChallengeJaguar Heritage Challenge events across EuropeMultiple class victories
Car regularly competed at various European venues post-2014 under the current vendor, achieving frequent class wins.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1990Restoration
Full competition preparation carried out to an unrestricted budget, building the car into a race-ready Jaguar Mark I.
Commissioned by the original owner, a wealthy businessman, with no financial constraints.
- 2014ServiceAdvanced Engineering
Hand controls removed and car fully recommissioned to race-ready condition.
Work carried out following purchase by the current vendor.
- 2016Inspection
FIA Historic Technical Passport obtained, valid through 2026, with approval granted for triple SU carburettor configuration after period evidence was supplied.
Papers secured to allow entry to the 2018 Le Mans Classic.
- —Modification
Hand controls installed to allow Win Percy to drive the car at the Goodwood Revival.
Fitted prior to the 2004 Goodwood Revival; subsequently removed by the next owner.
- —Engine rebuildRob Beere
Latest-specification Rob Beere engine installed, delivering 304bhp at the crank; only approximately three hours of use recorded since fitment.
Full build specification and supporting documentation available; engine details supplied on CD with the car.
- —MechanicalBTA
Close-ratio straight-cut gearbox, competition clutch, and modified limited-slip differential fitted.
LSD modification carried out by BTA.
- —MechanicalBG Developments
Brake system upgraded to deliver maximum stopping power within FIA regulatory limits.
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