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| 1961 JAGUAR MARK IX Chassis no. 793780BW Engine no. NE1643-9 Body no. NO1481 Gearbox no. JBC7290 This superb Jaguar Mark IX is certainly among the very best examples on the planet. |
| SOLD at RM Auction Amelia Island, FL March 13, 2004 $68,200 |
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‘3780’ was the subject of a $100K+
restoration in Vancouver, B.C. by its fastidious
German owner in the mid-90s. The car has
covered merely 5000 miles in the interim, and
is certified today with 66,000 original miles. It
is liveried in a very attractive Sherwood Green
with Suede Green Interior, fitted with the Borg-
Warner 3-spd. automatic transmission, the
optional high compression (9:1) cylinder head,
and elegant sliding sunroof.
Features include:
· XK 3.8 litre, 6-cylinder DOHC
engine, rated 220 bhp
· BORG-WARNER 3-speed automatic
transmission
· DUNLOP 4-wheel disc brakes
· BURMAN power-assisted steering
· Telescoping BLUEMELS steering wheel
· Electrically-operated Intermediate Speed
Hold switch (Jaguar-patented)
· Twin veneered fold-away picnic tables
for rear seat passengers
· Locking center magazine cabinet
between the tables with “Boudoir” clock
· Black-lit dash panel illuminating Smiths
white-on-black dials
· Dual petrol tanks, operated by dash
mounted selector switch
· Dual glove boxes, three cigar lighters,
four ashtrays
· VAUMOL CONNOLLY leather
· WILTON carpets
3780 was among the last of its breed, a late-
production example manufactured on January
11th, 1961. Destined for North America via the
works' Personal Export Delivery scheme, it was
collected on February 28th by Ms. A.B. Smith,
reputedly the wife of the Attorney General of
Canadian province British Columbia. Little is
known about its subsequent early history until
the 1990s when it was comprehensively and
exquisitely restored while in the ownership of
Otto Lohmeyer, a wealthy and exacting
collector of fine classic motorcars including a
Bentley S2, a Mercedes 300 and a Jaguar Mark X
as well.
Between 1991 and 1994, Mr. Lohmeyer spent
Cdn$108,000 restoring the vehicle to virtually
new condition. First the mechanical
refurbishment, including engine, drivetrain,
suspension, brakes, etc. was overseen by Cecil
Wishart at XK Motors, a facility highly regarded
by Jaguar club members in the Pacific
Northwest. After which the bodywork, interior
and assembly was undertaken by Tony Pereira,
proprietor of Iberica Auto. Mr. Pereira is a
talented craftsman who left Portugal for
Germany as a young man, and then trained by
Mercedes Benz at their factory restoration
headquarters in Stuttgart.
The body panels were removed from the
chassis, and completely stripped to bare metal,
repaired with steel and lead materials, all butt-
welded. Mr. Pereira reports that the frame was
not rusty, but was nevertheless renovated and
coated in epoxy primer. The coachwork was
finished with Standox paint from Germany and
the chromework is flawless. Inside, the
glamorous interior was renewed with fresh
Wilton carpets, correct ‘mouse-hair’ headliner
and impressive burl walnut veneer woodwork,
its grain mirrored left-to-right, properly inlaid
as original – the execution of which is to the
highest standard imaginable. And LOTS of it!
The Connolly leather upholstery appears to
have been restored sympathetically, retaining
some degree of its original patina.
The result was a stunning achievement.
By the end of the decade, Mr. Lohmeyer had
fallen ill and passed away. Purchased from the
estate liquidation, the next and most recent
owner of 3780 became Raymond O’Brien of
Marblehead, Massachusetts, an active member
of the Jaguar Club North America with 3 other
cats in his stable.
Mr. O’Brien has proudly displayed this fantastic
car at various club events since its acquisition
in 2000. Winner of numerous First Place Awards
and twice Best of Show, this Jaguar remains
both striking and immaculate.
Equipped with expertly concealed CD-stereo
and accessory badge bar, the original set of
tools (hidden in each of both front door panels
– including a grease gun!) and jack is provided
with the car, as is the Owners Manual,
Workshop Manual, and factory Parts Catalogue.
Also included is a document book with the
restoration invoices, a car cover and the Jaguar-
Daimler Heritage Trust heritage certificate.
JAGUAR MARK IX MODEL HISTORY
restoration in Vancouver, B.C. by its fastidious
German owner in the mid-90s. The car has
covered merely 5000 miles in the interim, and
is certified today with 66,000 original miles. It
is liveried in a very attractive Sherwood Green
with Suede Green Interior, fitted with the Borg-
Warner 3-spd. automatic transmission, the
optional high compression (9:1) cylinder head,
and elegant sliding sunroof.
Features include:
· XK 3.8 litre, 6-cylinder DOHC
engine, rated 220 bhp
· BORG-WARNER 3-speed automatic
transmission
· DUNLOP 4-wheel disc brakes
· BURMAN power-assisted steering
· Telescoping BLUEMELS steering wheel
· Electrically-operated Intermediate Speed
Hold switch (Jaguar-patented)
· Twin veneered fold-away picnic tables
for rear seat passengers
· Locking center magazine cabinet
between the tables with “Boudoir” clock
· Black-lit dash panel illuminating Smiths
white-on-black dials
· Dual petrol tanks, operated by dash
mounted selector switch
· Dual glove boxes, three cigar lighters,
four ashtrays
· VAUMOL CONNOLLY leather
· WILTON carpets
3780 was among the last of its breed, a late-
production example manufactured on January
11th, 1961. Destined for North America via the
works' Personal Export Delivery scheme, it was
collected on February 28th by Ms. A.B. Smith,
reputedly the wife of the Attorney General of
Canadian province British Columbia. Little is
known about its subsequent early history until
the 1990s when it was comprehensively and
exquisitely restored while in the ownership of
Otto Lohmeyer, a wealthy and exacting
collector of fine classic motorcars including a
Bentley S2, a Mercedes 300 and a Jaguar Mark X
as well.
Between 1991 and 1994, Mr. Lohmeyer spent
Cdn$108,000 restoring the vehicle to virtually
new condition. First the mechanical
refurbishment, including engine, drivetrain,
suspension, brakes, etc. was overseen by Cecil
Wishart at XK Motors, a facility highly regarded
by Jaguar club members in the Pacific
Northwest. After which the bodywork, interior
and assembly was undertaken by Tony Pereira,
proprietor of Iberica Auto. Mr. Pereira is a
talented craftsman who left Portugal for
Germany as a young man, and then trained by
Mercedes Benz at their factory restoration
headquarters in Stuttgart.
The body panels were removed from the
chassis, and completely stripped to bare metal,
repaired with steel and lead materials, all butt-
welded. Mr. Pereira reports that the frame was
not rusty, but was nevertheless renovated and
coated in epoxy primer. The coachwork was
finished with Standox paint from Germany and
the chromework is flawless. Inside, the
glamorous interior was renewed with fresh
Wilton carpets, correct ‘mouse-hair’ headliner
and impressive burl walnut veneer woodwork,
its grain mirrored left-to-right, properly inlaid
as original – the execution of which is to the
highest standard imaginable. And LOTS of it!
The Connolly leather upholstery appears to
have been restored sympathetically, retaining
some degree of its original patina.
The result was a stunning achievement.
By the end of the decade, Mr. Lohmeyer had
fallen ill and passed away. Purchased from the
estate liquidation, the next and most recent
owner of 3780 became Raymond O’Brien of
Marblehead, Massachusetts, an active member
of the Jaguar Club North America with 3 other
cats in his stable.
Mr. O’Brien has proudly displayed this fantastic
car at various club events since its acquisition
in 2000. Winner of numerous First Place Awards
and twice Best of Show, this Jaguar remains
both striking and immaculate.
Equipped with expertly concealed CD-stereo
and accessory badge bar, the original set of
tools (hidden in each of both front door panels
– including a grease gun!) and jack is provided
with the car, as is the Owners Manual,
Workshop Manual, and factory Parts Catalogue.
Also included is a document book with the
restoration invoices, a car cover and the Jaguar-
Daimler Heritage Trust heritage certificate.
JAGUAR MARK IX MODEL HISTORY