1959 Jaguar Mk1 3.8 MOD

Highlights

• Upgraded to 3.8-litre specification
• All-synchromesh O/D gearbox, LSD, uprated servo, Harvey Bailey front springs and anti-roll bar
• Has been in same ownership since 1995
• Owner reports the car has been well maintained and reliable to own with no breakdowns during their ownship
• Featured in the 2012 pilot episode of Endeavour
• Webasto-type full-length sunroof fitted
• Featured in the October 2022 edition of Octane magazine
• Older restoration to a very good standard

The Appeal

Topping out at 3.4-litres in top spec, Jaguar never fitted its 3.8-litre engine to the Mk1 saloon. But this 1959 example has received just that: a Jaguar S-Type unit complemented by an all-synchro four-speed manual/overdrive gearbox and upgrades including a limited-slip rear axle, uprated servo, Harvey Bailey front springs and anti-roll bar, and a high-torque starter motor. It's a bit of a sleeper, and we like the subtle nods to the modifications, with discreet 3.8-litre badging and a Moto Lita sports steering wheel. You'll note that this car features a full-length sunroof - a nice feature for those sunny days, flooding light and fresh air into that walnut and leather-laden cabin.
Our Jag is also a bit of a celebrity as the young Morse's car in the 2012 pilot of Endeavour, driven by Shaun Evans. Morse evidently favoured a little more power in his younger days before switching to the comparatively sedate 2.4-litre Mk2!
UFF 325 was restored by a previous owner over many years, commencing in 1994. As the photographs attest, the work was evidently carried out to a high standard and is holding up very well. The cabin was re-trimmed in red leather, the woodwork repolished, and the steel wheels replaced with the current wire wheels. It was also later used for wedding hire and featured in the October 2022 edition of Octane magazine.

Key Information

• Mileage: 65,661 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specification: 3.8-litre Jaguar S-Type petrol engine and all-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
• Paperwork: copy of the October 2022 Octane magazine article on file

The Detail

• Registration number UFF 325
• Chassis number S915622DN
• Originally fitted with a 2.4-litre engine
• Previous owner installed a 3.8-litre Jaguar S-Type engine
• Engine rebuilt in 2005
• Fitted with a Jaguar S-Type all-synchromesh gearbox with overdrive
• Fitted with a high-torque starter motor
• Fitted with a limited-slip wide rear axle
• Fitted with an uprated servo
• Front suspension upgraded with Harvey Bailey front springs and anti-roll bar
• Interior re-trimmed in red leather
• Interior woodwork repolished
• Steel wheels replaced with painted wire wheels
• Fabric sunroof fitted
• Appeared in the 2012 pilot episode of Endeavour
• Used for wedding hire following its television appearance

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