A rare piece of automotive history and a royal royal history will be sold. 1960 Jaguar MK IX SalunAt the time, Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge (now Wales, Catherine), was used to attend the wedding of his sister, George Prince and Princess Charlotte.
The vehicle was included in the ranks of the wedding car held at the 2017 English St. Mark Church.
The vehicle is attracting attention at the first auction of H & H Classics held at Kelham Hall on Wednesday, September 10, and is estimated to be 30,000 ~ 35,000 pounds.
Classic preserved in an excellent state
The Jaguar MK IX, which has a warwick gray exterior, red leather seats and walnut finishes, is currently in a very good state. Even after 65 years, the driving distance is only 31,000 miles, with a complete document and a V5C certificate.
In recent years, the owner has invested about 6,000 pounds in mechanical maintenance, including engines, fuel systems, and brakes, to maintain the vehicle in perfect operation.
Connection and historical value with the royal family
H & H Classics expert Oliver Funny-Martin emphasized the presence and dignity of this model.
“MK ix has an amazing presence. It is a car that symbolizes the era. The connection with the royal wedding increases the value of the story, but it is a state of state, Originality, low mileage.”
He also added that the combination of Warwick Gray’s exterior and red interior gives a dignified atmosphere to the vehicle to enrich the collection and to shine in special events.
Jaguar icon
The Jaguar MK IX, which was released in 1959, provided a high -end sedan that combines dignity and sports in response to Jaguar’s response to Bentley and Rolls -Royce. It was often used in official events and diplomatic events and became a symbol of British prestige in the 1960s.
Only 10,009 units were produced and replaced by MK X in 1961. The limited production and royal relationships are more attractive for the auction vehicle.
The Jaguar will be auctioned with other classical and collection vehicles held in Kelham Hall, and will be the first auction for H & H Classics in Nottingham’s historical place.
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