1960 Jaguar Mark IX Restomod Sedan Receipts for over $67,000 in restoration cost Rare Restomod Custom LT1 Corvette V8 engine Camaro automatic overdrive transmission Modern air conditioning Power steering Power brakes Always garaged MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this handsome and rarely seen 1960 Jaguar Mark IX "Restomod" Sedan with modern day LT1 Corvette power plant, Camaro transmission, air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. This is a truly sixties icon classic with modern day upgrades, hence the name "Restomod". What is the difference between restomod and restoration? Traditionally, automotive restoration essentially refers to taking a collector car and bringing it back to life utilizing as much as possible of the correct factory parts. The term, restomod (restoration modern parts/technology) draws from all the amazing advancements in automobile technology over recent years to enhance the performance, comfort and safety of the collector car. A restomod like this awesome Mark IX Jaguar, ideally, has the timeless appearance of the original, but the mechanical bits have been replaced with the more modern and reliable parts of today. The vintage appearance is retained, but the vintage car will now have a safer, more powerful and more comfortable ride for the owner. Restomod Mark IXs are something seldom seen, but makes great sense considering the large proportions and elegant design. This classic Jaguar was purchased,out of California in 2008, bythe previous, owner who owned a body shop wanted a vehicle to showcase his work. It was stripped to bare metal and then had a first class paint job applied. This Jaguar is now powered by a Corvette LT1 V-8 with a Camaro automatic overdrive transmission, modern brake booster, wipers inoperable, Autometer gauges. It has been further enhanced with such amenities as modern air conditioning, power brakes upgraded, AM/FM/CD Panasonic radio, sunroof and 16 inch steel wheel with highly polished Jaguar hub caps with Coker wide whitewalls Over a $67,000 spent on this car's restomod rebirth. Finished in a period correct black, the paint job shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Both the front and rear bumpers fit nicely and compliment the body. Paint and body show extremely well with no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find. The interior continues the theme of the Luxuriousexterior with rich Burgundy leather split bench seats up frontand a leather rear bench seat in back.Both seatslook great with no major signs ofvisible wear. The wood trimmed door panels and dashboard areintactand look fantastic. These custom Jaguars are becoming increasingly hard to find in such solid well kept condition. With all the modernizing upgrades this restomod has under gone, itsexcellent for weekend getaways or daily driving! GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Be sure to check out our other Jaguars! Current mileage on the odometer shows 3,962, which is understood to be the mileage since it was completed. It is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title. VIN: 792343BW