Highlights
- Rare right-hand drive example originally delivered to the South of France
- Very handsome car in black over Old English White with burgundy leather
- Comprehensive mechanical rebuild completed over 4 years by the seller
- Complete body strip down, rebuild and rewire
- Jaguar Heritage Trust production record certificate
- Recently registered with DVLA after inspection
The Appeal
The pre-war SS Jaguar 1.5L saloon was so good, and in particular so good-looking, that it only required an appropriate name change for production to continue after the war. Later cars like this one got the larger 1.8L version of the Standard OHV motor.
Retrospectively known as the MkIV, this 1947 is an original RHD factory car that was first delivered to the South of France in September of that year. It is a really handsome car with its black over Old English White colour scheme. The paintwork was part of a four-year refresh completed by the current keeper after he acquired the car in France in 2020. Other work included restoring the brakes, steering, body, axle, engine and wiring.
With little time and few miles since that work, it presents very well today and is in great running order. The interior is the correct factory burgundy finish and has a lovely patina to the leather, while outside, there are a few light signs of age that add character. The restoration was clearly sympathetic rather than erasing this car’s charm.
This MkIV looks like a sure-fire classic car show hit, but there is obvious potential as a commercial wedding car. Whichever route you choose, it promises a very characterful experience.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in September 1947
- Delivered new to the South of France from the Coventry factory
- JDHT certificate verifies this as a RHD car
- Originally black over red
- Acquired by the current owner in 2020 from the South of France
- First UK registered January 2024
- One UK keeper
- Recent invoices for repair items
- Vendor reports that the car was restored over four years, as summarised above
- Recently registered with the DVLA in 2024 including inspection and documentation
- UK registration WXS642
- French documentation as shown
- Jaguar Enthusiast Club correspondence
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- VIN number 413362
The Condition
- Complete body strip down and rebuild carried out by the current keeper
- Extensively restored over four years
- Black over Old English White paintwork presents well with some age to note
- Panel edges show light chips and other minor patina to note to paint
- Bodywork presents well with recent restoration
- Small dent to note to rear valance
- Chromework is presentable with light tarnish to bumpers as shown
- Panel fit is flush and appears in good order
- Wire wheels with whitewall tyres
- Vendor reports that the chassis is in good order
- Burgundy leather interior is magnificent with light patina of age
- Leather seats show light creasing as shown
- Extensive wood veneers are very presentable as shown
- Full rewire completed as part of the restoration
- Specification includes large steel sunroof
- Red carpets to match seats in good order
The Mechanics
- 1,776cc Standard OHV 4cyl engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Comprehensive mechanical rebuild carried out over 4 years
- Restoration included steering, brakes, front axle, and engine
- The vendor states the car runs, drives and stops as it should
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