9th Jun, 2022 10:30
Quarterly Specialist Sale
1955 Jaguar Mark VII M Saloon
1955 Jaguar Mark VII M Saloon, Colour: Green, Right-hand drive, Registration No. OCG 797, Chassis/ Frame No. D/N727378, Date of Registration: 09/08/55, Mileage: 83,766
Including; Service Voucher, English & French Jaguar Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook, Past insurance documents, Registration Book, and various 'Department of Transport Test Certificates'
Engine not currently working, restoration project, report on request
This Jaguar was owned by David McAdam Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles (1904-1999), who was a British Conservative Party politician. Member of Parliament for Chippenham (1943-1962), Minister of Works (1951-1954), President of the Board of Trade (1957-1959), Minister of Education (1959-1962) & Minister of State for the Arts Paymaster General (1970-1973).
He served in the Conservative Administrations of Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden & Harold Macmillan.
In 1962 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Eccles, of Chute in the County of Wiltshire, and in 1964 he was created Viscount Eccles, of Chute in the County of Wiltshire
Jaguar had been working on an advanced new saloon since the Second World War, but due to the understandable production issues, developments had stalled - and in 1948 the first incremental developments which would culminate in the Mark VII M made an appearance: the twin-overhead-camshaft engine (in the XK120 sports car), and the redesigned chassis (Mark V Saloon). In 1950 the two were combined, with the additional of all-round hydraulic brakes, in the Mark VII, but it was another four years until the ‘upgraded’ 190bhp Mark VII M was launched at the British International Motor Show in October 1954, with a claimed top speed of 104mph.
In its two-years of production, the Mark VII M proved very popular, achieving just over 10,000 sales. However, just as we see today, geopolitics changed the landscape overnight. The Suez Crisis of 1956 forewarned of fuel rationing and created higher prices through supply chain issues and panic buying. Smaller and more fuel-efficient bubble cars quickly became popular, and Jaguar responded in kind by turning their attention to smaller, more efficient saloons (such as the 2.4-litre Mark I).
Nevertheless, the Jaguar Mark VII M, especially when compared to its nearest competitor the Bentley Mark VI, represented a step forward in quality, luxury, performance and value for money during its short lifespan.
1955 Jaguar Mark VII M Saloon, Colour: Green, Right-hand drive, Registration No. OCG 797, Chassis/ Frame No. D/N727378, Date of Registration: 09/08/55, Mileage: 83,766
Including; Service Voucher, English & French Jaguar Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook, Past insurance documents, Registration Book, and various 'Department of Transport Test Certificates'
Engine not currently working, restoration project, report on request
This Jaguar was owned by David McAdam Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles (1904-1999), who was a British Conservative Party politician. Member of Parliament for Chippenham (1943-1962), Minister of Works (1951-1954), President of the Board of Trade (1957-1959), Minister of Education (1959-1962) & Minister of State for the Arts Paymaster General (1970-1973).
He served in the Conservative Administrations of Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden & Harold Macmillan.
In 1962 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Eccles, of Chute in the County of Wiltshire, and in 1964 he was created Viscount Eccles, of Chute in the County of Wiltshire
Jaguar had been working on an advanced new saloon since the Second World War, but due to the understandable production issues, developments had stalled - and in 1948 the first incremental developments which would culminate in the Mark VII M made an appearance: the twin-overhead-camshaft engine (in the XK120 sports car), and the redesigned chassis (Mark V Saloon). In 1950 the two were combined, with the additional of all-round hydraulic brakes, in the Mark VII, but it was another four years until the ‘upgraded’ 190bhp Mark VII M was launched at the British International Motor Show in October 1954, with a claimed top speed of 104mph.
In its two-years of production, the Mark VII M proved very popular, achieving just over 10,000 sales. However, just as we see today, geopolitics changed the landscape overnight. The Suez Crisis of 1956 forewarned of fuel rationing and created higher prices through supply chain issues and panic buying. Smaller and more fuel-efficient bubble cars quickly became popular, and Jaguar responded in kind by turning their attention to smaller, more efficient saloons (such as the 2.4-litre Mark I).
Nevertheless, the Jaguar Mark VII M, especially when compared to its nearest competitor the Bentley Mark VI, represented a step forward in quality, luxury, performance and value for money during its short lifespan.
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 9th Jun, 2022
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a set of George II silver tea canisters and sugar box in fitted ebonised case, an exhibition-quality Italian micromosaic table, a collection of Galle and other French art glass, and even a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M car!
Viewing
Tuesday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 8th June 10am to 5pm
Morning of sale 9am to 10:30am
