Make: | Jaguar |
Model: | Other |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Mark 9 |
Year: | 1960 |
Mileage: | 3,962 |
VIN: | 792343BW |
Color: | Black |
Engine: | LT1 Corvette V8 engine |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Red |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Saint Louis, Missouri, United States |
1960 Jaguar Mark IX Restomod Sedan
Receipts for over $67,000 in restoration cost Rare Restomod Custom LT1 Corvette V8 engine Camaro automatic overdrive transmission Modern air conditioning Power steering Power brakes Always garagedMotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this handsome and rarely seen 1960 Jaguar Mark IX “Restomod” Sedan with modern day LT1 Corvette power plant, amaro transmission, ir conditioning, ower steering and power brakes. This is a truly sixties icon classic with modern day upgrades, ence the name “Restomod”. What is the difference between restomod and restoration? Traditionally, utomotive restoration essentially refers to taking a collector car and bringing it back to life utilizing as much as possible of the correct factory parts.
The term, estomod (restoration modern parts/technology) draws from all the amazing advancements in automobile technology over recent years to enhance the performance, omfort and safety of the collector car. A restomod like this awesome Mark IX Jaguar, deally, as the timeless appearance of the original, ut the mechanical bits have been replaced with the more modern and reliable parts of today. The vintage appearance is retained, ut the vintage car will now have a safer, ore powerful and more comfortable ride for the owner.
Restomod Mark IXs are something seldom seen, ut makes great sense considering the large proportions and elegant design. This classic Jaguar was purchased,out of California in 2008, y the previous, wner who owned a body shop wanted a vehicle to showcase his work. It was stripped to bare metal and then had a first class paint job applied. This Jaguar is now powered by a Corvette LT1 V-8 with a Camaro automatic overdrive transmission, odern brake booster, ipers inoperable, utometer gauges. It has been further enhanced with such amenities as modern air conditioning, ower brakes upgraded, M/FM/CD Panasonic radio, unroof and 16 inch steel wheel with highly polished Jaguar hub caps with Coker wide whitewalls Over a $67,000 spent on this car’s restomod rebirth.
Finished in a period correct black, he paint job shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Both the front and rear bumpers fit nicely and compliment the body. Paint and body show extremely well with no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find. The interior continues the theme of the Luxurious exterior with rich Burgundy leather split bench seats up front and a leather rear bench seat in back. Both seats look great with no major signs of visible wear. The wood trimmed door panels and dashboard are intact and look fantastic.
These custom Jaguars are becoming increasingly hard to find in such solid well kept condition. With all the modernizing upgrades this restomod has under gone, ts excellent for weekend getaways or daily driving! GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Be sure to check out our other Jaguars!
Current mileage on the odometer shows 3,962, hich is understood to be the mileage since it was completed. It is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title.
VIN: 792343BW