Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1949 Jaguar MK V 3. 5-Litre Saloon
Entered from the Alyth Collection - No Reserve
Registration No: Un-Registered
Chassis No: 620694
MOT: Exempt
Entered from the Alyth collection
A worthwhile project
The Mark V was unveiled on 30 September 1948 and launched on 27 October 1948 at the London Motor Show, sharing the stand with the XK120. Whilst the XK120 stole the show, the Mark V vastly outsold it, achieving roughly 5, 000 sales per year compared to around 2, 000 for the XK120. The Mark V retained the 1946-48 driveline, featuring overhead-valve pushrod straight-six engines of 2. 5 or 3. 5 litres. However, it sat on a new chassis with independent front suspension by double wishbones and torsion bar – a feature adopted on many future Jaguar models. The Mark V also benefited from hydraulic brakes and an all pressed-steel body.
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