History of use in weddings, corporate events, and Jaguar car shows
12 Months MOT
The Appeal
The Jaguar Mark 5 was Coventry's saloon for the new era. The post-war period was a time of innovation and blossoming optimism - not to mention a newly cemented link between America and the UK. The result was that Jaguar not only premiered plenty of new technology in their new baby - they did so with the American market very much in mind.
The MK5 was the first of its marque to carry independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes and plenty more - and despite it all, still felt very recognisable to the pre-war designs that had made the company such a fixture. It was a perfect bridge for the well-to-do who felt a loyalty to that straight-nosed stiff upper lip of pre-war.
Naturally, as a result, it was a huge hit - and continues to be, too. You'll still see the occasional Mark 5 at your local car show, or at a good museum, garnering plenty of admiration as only a truly distinguished-looking motor can. This one has enjoyed a similarly charmed life, having been through only two owners from new and spending many of its years as an exhibit.
With a remarkably low 79,843 miles from new, and a decade-old restoration under its belt, this car has spent much of its life being cosseted, with only the occasional wedding, car show or corporate event interrupting a very peaceful existing. Matching numbers, a desirable colour scheme and two periods of long-term ownership - this is a classic with everything going for it. DSCF0222.JPG14.65 MB
The History and Paperwork
First registered on 6th October 1949
One former registered keeper for 65 years
In current ownership for the past 10 years
The car was taken to a classic vehicle specialist in December of 2015 in the Enfield area where it was completely disassembled for restoration
Since then it's spent much of its life being exhibited in a London Motor Museum
The car has occasionally visited car shows, been used for corporate events or been used as a wedding hire
Vehicle has been recently serviced and checked over by a classic vehicle specialist
Car will be supplied with a fresh MOT - certificate in photo gallery
Presented with Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate
The Condition
During the restoration in 2015, work included:
Soda blasting of bodywork, with metalwork repairs where necessary
The chassis was also blasted and all components either restored or replaced
Full repaint
All chrome work was removed and sent out for restoration and re-chroming
Interior completely refurbished by a specialist retrimmer
The car is still in fine order, and presents beautifully in its two-tone paint
The interior is beautifully matched with no sign of any rips or tears
Wood cappings and veneers are all very bright and clean
Instruments are clear and legible
We've no reports of any technical faults inside the cabin
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