Jaguar Mk I 2.4 Litre
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1959, 19400 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Jaguar launched its first small unitary construction saloon, the 2.4 Litre, in
The body of the 2.4 Litre (NB: the "Mk I" title was used retrospectively from
For many years the Mk I 2.4 model has lived in the shadow of the more romantic Mk II, however these cars are now rare and are becoming more sought after.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2483cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 76.5mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solex | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 mph | 14.4 s | 19 mpg | 112 bhp 5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Growing old disgracefully |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2006 | |||
| Growing old disgracefully - Albert is a Jaguar, 50 years old and a racer for 44 of them. With probably more racing miles clocked up than any other Jaguar anywhere, there's no reason to stop now. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Battle of the big guns - Citroen DS, Citroen DS, Mercedes 190D, Mercedes 190D |
42 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2006 | |||
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Battle of the big guns - It's 1955 and Teddy Boys rule. But Britain faces another threat - the Citroen DS. Can the Jaguar MKI 2.4, Mercedes 190D or Lancia Aurelia fight it off? |
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| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Jaguar MKI |
67 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14 December 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Jaguar MKI - The original compact Jaguar was a sensation when it was new, but was overshadowed by its MK2 derivative. Now, MKI's are rare, precious - and great fun if you can find a good one, says JAMES TAYLOR. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar MK1 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 20 January 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar MK1 - This is the model that introduced Jaguar to the executive sporting saloon market that now defines the marque. They're also cheaper than their Mk2 successor, says RUSS SMITH. | ||||
| Article |
Side by side 24 meets 234 |
60 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast September 2008 | |||
| Side by side 24 meets 234- Nigel Thorley comes across a rare car that competed with Jaguar's 2.4 litre saloon head on in the 1950s. | ||||
| Article |
Mark I Project |
66 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast April 2007 | |||
| Mark I Project - More work on the bodywork this month as Alan prepares the car for painting. | ||||
| Article |
Hare and Tortoise? |
106 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2006 | |||
| Hare and Tortoise? - For all the Jaguar Mk2's performance and panache, is the Daimler V8-250 a better driver's car? James Elliott thinks the unthinkable as he pits two Coventry icons head-to-head. | ||||
| Article |
Mark 1 Project Part 9 |
36 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast July 2006 | |||
| Mark 1 Project Part 9 | ||||
| Article |
Mark I Project - Part 3 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005 | |||
| Mark I Project - Part 3 - Apologies for the lack of a Project article last month due to the weight of material being published on the Mark 1 and the 50th celebrations in Coventry. We return this month with the engine finally removed. Dave Marks takes up the story. | ||||
| Article |
The Morse Jaguar |
44 |
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| Publication | The Automobile December 2005 | |||
| The Morse Jaguar - Star of 33 episodes of Inspector Morse, his Jaguar rides again. The Editor visits the scene of Morse's criminal investigations and drives the 2.4, voted the nation's favourite famous car. | ||||
| Article |
Mark 1 project Part 2 |
82 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast October 2005 | |||
| Mark 1 project Part 2 - Nigel Thorley continues to relate the work on the new project with Dave Marks. | ||||
| Article |
Me and the Mark 1 |
50 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast October 2005 | |||
| Me and the Mark 1 - Paul Skilleter looks back at his long-term association with Jaguar's 1950s compact saloon - on road and track. | ||||
| Article |
Code Name Utah |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2005 | |||
| Code Name Utah - Jim Patten explores Jaguar's first unitary construction model, the 2.4/3.4 saloon in the year of its 50th anniversary. | ||||
| Article |
A Mark 1 celebration |
46 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast August 2005 | |||
| A Mark 1 celebration - Refurbished for JDHT By The JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS' CLUB In association with David Marks Garages & Alan Proctor Bodywork. | ||||
| Article |
A Mark of Respect |
54 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast May 2005 | |||
| A Mark of Respect - Continuing our monthly lead in to the 50th anniversary of the 2.4 litre saloon this year, last month we took a look at some of the beautiful artwork created in the 1950s around the model. This month Andrew Swift and Nigel Thorley look back at the brochures for the cars and original promotional material. Jaguar Mk 1 | ||||
| Article |
The Mark 1 - An Alternative Perspective |
30 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast February 2005 | |||
| The Mark 1 - An Alternative Perspective - Jaguar Mark 1 & 2 Saloons - Anniversary Year (50 years since launch). | ||||
| Article |
In Praise of the Mark 1 |
28 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2004 | |||
| In Praise of the Mark 1 - One man’s appreciation of an over-looked Jaguar model. | ||||
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