Highlights

Rare UK RHD car with 125bhp 3.5L OHV engine
Matching chassis and engine numbers stated
Restored circa 2009 with very little subsequent use
Part of a large private collection between 2015 and 2020

The Appeal

The Mk IV was the first of William Lyons’ cars to be sold under the Jaguar name, but its long, low, and decidedly louche style borrowed from earlier pre-war cars. The combination of name and look set the template for virtually every Jaguar ever since. Most were exported, but this 1947 example is an original UK RHD car, and it is also one of the desirable 31/2 litre cars with the 125bhp OHV engine.

Finished in black with a blue leather interior and black wire wheels, this car was restored around 17 years ago and has been with the vendor since 2020. It was previously part of a large private collection, during which it was carefully stored in a Carcoon. Despite very low use since the restoration was completed, we’re informed it has benefited from ongoing maintenance. It is said to be a matching numbers car.

For anyone seeking an early Jaguar with the 3.5-litre engine and strong provenance points, this Mk. IV makes a very appealing proposition.

Key Information

Mileage: 22,362 miles indicated on the odometer (total mileage likely higher)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 125bhp 3,485cc OHV petrol engine, 4spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: V5C

The Detail

Registration 384 XUS, chassis number 611207 and engine number 51244
Restored in 2009 and presents in black with blue leather interior
Black paintwork in fair condition with some age to note in photos
Black wire wheels with classic Dunlop tyres fitted showing some age
Chromework appears complete with some tarnish and age to note
Blue leather interior in good usable condition with age to some areas
Carpets show some deterioration in photos
Veneers appear to be in generally good order in photos

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Comments

chris_5••••

4 days ago

Hi is the chassis in good condition have you got any documents of any work carried out and proof of mileage etc thank you. Christopher

Ahmedbh••••

Seller

Bought it from historic a few years ago in auction…has a box of papers and will have proof of mileage. Private seller yes

W31••••

5 days ago

Hi, a pretty car. Can the vendor please confirm that the car is in running order as it is not detailed in the description. From the photos, it looks to have been outside for a while and I am hoping it didn't break down and subsequently abandoned. Thanks so much

Hi Yh very pretty car… always gets attention..it’s placed outside on sunny days hence the pictures Engine runs fine and drives however if not driven it outside of the grounds bar an handful of times over past few years..due to the old cars having narrow gaps between the clutch and accelerator and break. Makes driving difficult Also it is covered when raining but some days it’s left outside when sporadically rains Maintenance workers drive frequently to make all in working order