1960 Jaguar Mark IX 3.8 Sedan

Specifications
Stock: J60-772
Current condition: SHOW-DRIVER
Performance: 3.8 Liter, 6 cylinder with 2 SU carb’s, 3781 cc, 220 hp
Transmission: Automatic (Borg Warner)
Color exterior: Black & White Two-Tone
Color interior: Biscuit
Mileage: 1,170 miles
Wheels: Steel wheels
Tires: Firestone 6.50 – 18 wide white walls
Brakes: Four-wheel servo assisted Dunlop disc brakes
Vin #: 791772BW
Engine #: NC 5261-9
Gearbox #: JB8-6518
Other 1: Body Number: NOO 5416
Description

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History

The Jaguar Mark IX is a large luxury saloon car produced by Jaguar Cars between 1959 and 1961. It replaced the previous Mark VIII, and differed little in exterior appearance except for the new model name. It was replaced by the longer, wider and lower contemporary-styled Mark X in 1961. Standard transmission was a four-speed manual system: options included overdrive, but most cars were built with a Borg Warner three-speed automatic box. Internally, an enlarged-bore 3.8 L, 220 bhp DOHC straight-6 replaced the previous 3.4 L 190 bhp unit. Two SU carburetors were fitted. Four-wheel servo assisted Dunlop disc brakes and recirculating ball power steering was now standard equipment. The torsion bar independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear live axle were retained from the Mk VIII. The body was generally similar to its predecessor, but the sunshine roof became a standard fitting for the UK market. The interior was in the same luxurious mode with extensive use of leather, walnut wood trim and deep pile carpet. A range of single and duo-tone paint schemes was offered. Between 1959-1961 Jaguar produced 10,009 Mark IXs.

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