A rare piece of automotive history and also of British royalty will be put up for sale: a 1960 Jaguar Mk IX Saloon, used by the then Duchess of Cambridge (now Princess of Wales, Catherine) to take her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to her sister Pippa Middleton’s wedding.
The car was part of the transport for the ceremony held in 2017 at St. Mark’s Church in Englefield.
The vehicle will be a highlight at the inaugural H&H Classics auction at Kelham Hall, taking place on Wednesday, September 10. The estimated selling price is between £30,000 and £35,000.
A classic preserved in exemplary condition
With Warwick Grey paintwork and a red leather interior with walnut trim, the Jaguar Mk IX is presented today in excellent condition. Despite being 65 years old, the odometer records only 31,000 miles, accompanied by a complete documentary history and a V5C certificate.
In recent years, the current owner has invested around £6,000 in mechanical maintenance, including work on the engine, fuel system, and brakes, ensuring the vehicle remains in perfect running order.
Royal connection and historical value
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin, H&H Classics specialist, highlighted the presence and prestige of the model:
“The Mk IX carries a wonderful sense of presence – large, elegant, and unmistakably of its era. Its connection with the royal wedding only adds to the story, but it is the condition, originality, and low mileage that make this example so attractive in its own right.”
He added that the combination of Warwick Grey paint with red interior gives the car an imposing aura, perfect both for enriching a collection and for attending another special event.
A Jaguar icon
Launched in 1959, the Jaguar Mk IX was the brand’s response to Bentley and Rolls-Royce, offering a luxury sedan that combined grandeur with touches of sportiness. Widely used in official functions and diplomatic events, it became a symbol of British prestige at the turn of the 1960s.
Only 10,009 units were produced before it was replaced by the Mk X in 1961. This low production, combined with its royal connection, makes the example going to auction even more coveted.
The Jaguar will be auctioned alongside other classic and collector cars at Kelham Hall, marking the debut of H&H Classics at the historic Nottinghamshire venue.
Source and images: H&H Classics. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
