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You’re looking at a very early post-war Jaguar 1½ Litre, built in 1945 with its B-prefix body confirming it as one of the first cars Jaguar produced when the factory returned to production after the war. These early cars are rare, and very few survive with their identity plates, numbers, and character still intact. This one does.
She has recently been repainted, and the green and black finish suits her shape perfectly. The wire wheels have been powder coated, giving the car a clean and confident look without taking away from its originality. From the front lamps to the long sweeping fenders, she presents well and carries herself with the quiet elegance that made these early Jaguars so special.
Open the door and the cabin welcomes you with aged leather and warm woodwork. The seats were redone some years back and have softened in a way that feels authentic rather than tired. The dash carries that unmistakable Jaguar layout of the era. Simple. Mechanical. Honest. You sit behind the wheel and immediately understand why collectors go after these cars.
Mechanically she runs well. The 1½-litre four-cylinder, with its original KB-series number, settles into a steady rhythm. Gears select cleanly through the old mechanical-synchro gearbox. She drives like a genuine 1940s Jaguar should: steady, predictable, and full of charm. She feels complete. Not a display piece with no soul, but a car that still wants to be driven.
Her known history is short. She was restored many years ago, later became part of a deceased estate, and eventually found her way to a collector who kept her running but owned too many cars to give her the use she deserved. She has clearly been cared for, and nothing about her feels out of place or neglected.
Cars like this hold real value worldwide, especially early post-war Jaguars. They are collected for their rarity and for what they represent: the moment Jaguar restarted production and began shaping the line of cars that would define the brand for generations.
If you’re looking for a special classic that carries its age with dignity, drives well, and presents beautifully, this 1945 Jaguar 1 1⁄2 Litre is worth your attention.
Located in Pretoria East, South AfricaVintage Motors offers expert vehicle inspections for buyers worldwide. Buying a classic car in South Africa? Let us handle it for you.
You’re looking at a very early post-war Jaguar 1½ Litre, built in 1945 with its B-prefix body confirming it as one of the first cars Jaguar produced when the factory returned to production after the war. These early cars are rare, and very few survive with their identity plates, numbers, and character still intact. This one does.
She has recently been repainted, and the green and black finish suits her shape perfectly. The wire wheels have been powder coated, giving the car a clean and confident look without taking away from its originality. From the front lamps to the long sweeping fenders, she presents well and carries herself with the quiet elegance that made these early Jaguars so special.
Open the door and the cabin welcomes you with aged leather and warm woodwork. The seats were redone some years back and have softened in a way that feels authentic rather than tired. The dash carries that unmistakable Jaguar layout of the era. Simple. Mechanical. Honest. You sit behind the wheel and immediately understand why collectors go after these cars.
Mechanically she runs well. The 1½-litre four-cylinder, with its original KB-series number, settles into a steady rhythm. Gears select cleanly through the old mechanical-synchro gearbox. She drives like a genuine 1940s Jaguar should: steady, predictable, and full of charm. She feels complete. Not a display piece with no soul, but a car that still wants to be driven.
Her known history is short. She was restored many years ago, later became part of a deceased estate, and eventually found her way to a collector who kept her running but owned too many cars to give her the use she deserved. She has clearly been cared for, and nothing about her feels out of place or neglected.
Cars like this hold real value worldwide, especially early post-war Jaguars. They are collected for their rarity and for what they represent: the moment Jaguar restarted production and began shaping the line of cars that would define the brand for generations.
If you’re looking for a special classic that carries its age with dignity, drives well, and presents beautifully, this 1945 Jaguar 1 1⁄2 Litre is worth your attention.
Located in Pretoria East, South Africa
