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1957 Jaguar Mk.I 3.4 Litre

1957 Jaguar Mk.I in The Best of British: The History of Jaguar, Documentary, 2005

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: UK

1957 Jaguar Mk.I 3.4 Litre

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pilou BE

2007-09-18 11:09

Jaguar 3.4 litre Mk 1 july 1957-1959.It has white sidewall tires (those were usually mounted on the cars with US specifications exported to the US) but looks a rhd here ,probably at Earl's Court.XK engine of 3442 cc and 210 hp.

greybear EN

2007-09-18 12:21

It wasn't unusual for British manufacturers to put whitewall tyres on show cars. It made them look more exotic and eye-catching in the eyes of the conservative British public. Of course, press photos and newsreel film of the London Motor Show would appear in America and other important countries as well, so companies like Jaguar were careful to dress their cars to appeal to those potential customers, too.

chris40 UK

2007-09-18 16:45

Due to the narrow rear track, this was one of the more lethal devices unleashed on the car-buying public. The problem was solved on the Mk.II, largely by increasing the track.
I know of a slim, fragile-looking 18-year-old girl who passed her test in one of these (because her mum's F-series Victor was in dock). I think the examiner passed her in self-defence.

-- Last edit: 2007-09-18 16:45:47

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