COLLECTOR-GRADE HISTORIC TOURING CAR

STANDOUT FEATURES

• Make: Jaguar
• Model: Mk VII Competition Saloon
• Year: 1956
• Engine: 3.8-litre XK (triple Weber carburettors)
• Transmission: Manual
• Body Style: Saloon
• Registration: TRU 671
• Chassis: DN 728575
• Competition History: Goodwood Revival, Members’ Meeting, HRDC, HSCC
• Notable Drivers: Mike Salmon, Tony Dron, Ollie Bryant
• Eligibility: Goodwood Revival, Members’ Meeting, HRDC & HSCC

STANDOUT FEATURES

• Proven Goodwood Pedigree – Raced in the inaugural St Mary’s Trophy at the Goodwood Revival by Le Mans-winning driver Mike Salmon.
• Frontline Historic Racer – Regular entrant at Goodwood and UK historic series, driven by respected historic racers including Tony Dron and Ollie Bryant.
• Developed Competition Specification – Upgraded with 3.8-litre triple-Weber engine and disc brakes for competitive usability.
• Continuous Competition History – Raced consistently from 2000 through to 2024.
• Event Eligibility – Fully eligible for the most prestigious historic motorsport events in the UK and Europe.

OVERVIEW

A true heavyweight of early post-war touring car racing, the Jaguar Mk VII earned its reputation not through rarity, but through outright capability. In period, cars of this type dominated British saloon car racing, most notably in the hands of Stirling Moss — combining the strength of Jaguar’s XK engineering with handling that defied its size.

This particular example, ‘TRU 671’, represents that legacy in its most authentic and usable form.

Acquired in 2000 and prepared by Racing Green, it was selected to compete in the inaugural St Mary’s Trophy at the Goodwood Revival — one of the most significant historic racing debuts of the modern era. Shared with Le Mans legend Mike Salmon, the car immediately established itself as a serious historic contender.

From there, its story is one of continuous relevance. Regular appearances at Goodwood Revival, Members’ Meeting, and leading UK historic race series have ensured it has never become static — instead, evolving carefully as a competitive machine while retaining its core identity.

Beyond Goodwood, the car has competed internationally, including appearances at Spa-Francorchamps, reinforcing its credibility as more than just a UK-centric entrant.

A particularly human detail remains within the car: a plaque bearing Mike Salmon’s well-known phrase, “Flat as a Kipper!” — a subtle but meaningful link to its early racing history and one of the personalities who defined it.

SERVICE & PREPARATION

• Professionally prepared for historic racing by Racing Green
• Continuously maintained and developed for competition use
• Upgraded 3.8-litre XK engine with triple Weber carburettors
• Disc brake conversion for improved performance and reliability
• Maintained to remain eligible and competitive across leading historic series

WHY THIS CAR STANDS OUT

• Genuine Goodwood Revival history from the event’s inaugural years
• Driven by some of historic racing’s most respected names
• Fully developed and usable competition car — not a static showpiece
• Continuous race history through to 2024
• Eligible for the most sought-after historic motorsport events

BOOKING A VIEWING

Available for inspection by appointment. A rare opportunity to acquire a fully proven, front-running historic touring car with direct links to the early years of the Goodwood Revival — and the pedigree to continue competing at the highest level.