1949 Jaguar MK IV
Estimate
USD 13 556 - 16 267
GBP 10 000 - 12 000 (listed)
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Year of manufacture1949
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Car typeOther
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Chassis number620135
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Engine numberT5274
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Lot number33581
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Reference numberREC15515-1
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DriveRHD
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ConditionUsed
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
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Performance232 PS / 171 kW / 229 BHP
Description
Estimated Price: £10,000 - £12,000
- The Jaguar Mk V was officially unveiled on 30/09/1948 and retained the Standard Swallow (SS) drivetrain including the OHV pushrod straight-six 2½ and 3½-litre engines, the 3,485cc six being rated at 126bhp
- The chassis was new, introducing independent front suspension with double wishbones and torsion bars, hydraulic brakes and an all-pressed steel body
- This venerable 3½-litre spent its early life in the Bristol area before being purchased in 2004, by Ken Jones, a well known Rolls-Royce/Bentley collector and JDC member
- A full professional restoration was commenced and was nearly complete before Ken sadly passed away in late 2008
- It was then purchased by our vendor to add to his substantial Collection and has been garaged in a purpose-built, dehumidified facility since
- For a variety of reasons, the restoration was not completed until recently, but the Mk V now starts and runs reliably and drives well. The whole fascinating story is detailed in our Seller Rating and we recommend interested parties take the time to read it
- Classically presented in what we used to call 'Bottle Green' with a beautifully retrimmed, 1930s-style interior in dark cream leather piped in green, suede green carpets and figured Walnut veneers
- Supplied with its original 'buff' logbook, numerous invoices, restoration photos and much more
- Benefiting from a somewhat prolonged restoration and appearing sound throughout, this Post-War Jaguar sporting saloon would make an elegant weekend companion for years to come

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