A rare piece of automotive history and at the same time of British real history will be put on sale: one Jaguar Mk IX Saloon of 1960, used by the then Duchess of Cambridge (today Princess of Wales, Catherine) to accompany her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at the wedding of his sister Pippa Middleton.
The car was part of the wedding procession in the 2017 ceremony at the Church of St. Mark in Englefield.
The vehicle will be one of the main attractions of the first H&H Classics auction in Kelham Hall, which will be held on Wednesday 10 September. The estimated sale price is between 30,000 and 35,000 pounds.
A classic in exceptional conditions
With painting in Warwick Gray and red leather interiors with knobbed finishes, the Jaguar MK IX is presented today in an excellent conservation state. Despite its 65 years, the odometer -like marks only 31,000 miles, accompanied by complete and certified V5C documentation.
In recent years, the current owner has invested about 6,000 pounds in mechanical maintenance, including the engine revision, the power supply and brake system, to ensure that the car remained in perfect road condition.
A real link and historical value
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin, a specialist of H&H Classics, underlined the presence and prestige of the model:
“The MK IX emanates a wonderful – great, elegant and unmistakably presence of its era. Its link with the royal wedding adds further charm to history, but they are the state of conservation, originality and the low mileage to make this specimen really attractive.”
He added that the combination of Warwick Gray paint with the red interiors gives the car an imposing aura, capable of enriching a collection or shining on another special occasion.
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Introduced in 1959, the Jaguar Mk IX represented the brand’s response to Bentley and Rolls-Royce, offering a luxury sedan that united elegance and sporting accents. Often used in official and diplomatic events, it became a symbol of British prestige in the transition to the 60s.
Only 10,009 specimens were produced, before being replaced in 1961 by the MK X. This limited production, combined with the link with the royal family, makes the model at auction even more desirable.
The Jaguar will be beaten together with other classic and collectible vehicles in Kelham Hall, marking the debut of H&H Classics in this historic location of Nottinghamshire.
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