Beschreibung
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.
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.
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.
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.
Having been subject to 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.
