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Jaguar Mark V |
Technical Specification
Mark & Model |
Jaguar Mark V |
Year |
1951 |
Registration plate |
Jersey Registered |
Chassis Number |
625776 |
Engine Number |
Z4188 |
Engine Capacity |
3485 cc |
Transmissions |
4 speed manual |
Mileage |
36,529 |
Body style |
4-door saloon |
Interior color |
Red leather |
Exterior color |
Silver (Jaguar Meteorite) |
Seating capacity |
4 |
Wheels and Tyres |
Standard steel wheels |
Asking Price |
£ 39,950 |
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The Jaguar Mark V was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show and produced for a relatively short 3 year period, with the last cars built at Coventry in mid-1951. Available as a 4-door saloon initially and then as a 2-door DHC (convertible) model, around 10,500 cars in total were built.
The model was available with either a 2½ litre or 3½ litre straight 6, pushrod overhead-valve engine and 4-speed manual gearbox (automatic transmission was not available). The claimed power output of the 2664 cc variant was 102 bhp and 125 bhp for the larger 3485 cc engine. A contemporary test of a 3½ litre engined-car by The Motor magazine in 1949 yielded a top speed of 90.7 mph and 0–60 mph acceleration time of 20.4 seconds.
This was the first Jaguar with independent front suspension; an hydraulic braking system and smaller, wider 16" wheels. The body was styled much like the prewar cars but with a more flowing appearance for wings and headlights. It had wheel spats fitted (another first for a Jaguar) and an improved level of trim over earlier cars. It was the model used to launch the famous Jaguar slogan ‘Grace, Space and Pace’.
This particular 3½ litre Mark V was produced as a Home market model in February 1951 and little further history is known until it was re-patriated to the UK from Canada in 1992. Thereafter it appears to have been unused for some years until a new owner commissioned a complete professional restoration between 2009 and 2011. The car was then re-registered in the UK and sold shortly afterwards to a new Jersey-based owner. The car has been well looked after since then, owner maintained and kept in excellent condition.
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Having been the subject of a relatively recent and thorough professional restoration, this car has subsequently been very well cared and remains in a first-rate and very usable condition.
Together with a copy of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust build certification, there is a file covering the restoration work of 2009-2011 and subsequent history.
The car is currently Jersey registered and we can assist with shipping and import processes if required. We can ship worldwide.
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The photographic record of the restoration work shows a body-off chassis refurbishment, and the body itself received a full respray in Jaguar Meteorite Silver. All the bright work has been re-chromed, or replaced if required.
Having been cherished by the current owner, the bodywork has been well cared for and remains in very good condition. The chassis/underside and engine bay are notably clean and tidy.
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The veneer on dashboard & door cappings was renewed as part of the 2011 restoration work. A new red leather interior and new carpets throughout were also fitted. The car has the benefit of a sliding steel sunroof – the cloth headlining has been renewed. This plush and spacious interior is in excellent condition.
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As part of the restoration work in 2011, the engine received a full rebuild - the bottom end was refreshed (new shells) and cylinder block rebored with new oversize pistons fitted. The suspension and brake system also had a complete overhaul with parts renewed as required. A stainless steel exhaust is fitted, as is a spin-on oil filter conversion.
The car remains in excellent mechanical condition, everything works as expected and it drives very well.
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