1950 JAGUAR MARK V SEDAN – 4SP MANUAL – 15,903 MILES SHOWING
Presenting in White with Red interior trim.
Some background to the model.
The Jaguar Mark V (pronounced Mark Five) is a luxury automobile built by Jaguar Cars Ltd of Coventry in England from 1948 to 1951. It was available as a four-door Saloon (sedan) and a two-door convertible known as the Drop Head Coupé, both versions seating five adults.
It was the first Jaguar with independent front suspension, first with hydraulic brakes, first with spats (fender skirts), first specifically designed to be produced in both Right and Left Hand Drive configurations, first with disc centre wheels, first with smaller wider 16″ balloon tyres, first to be offered with sealed headlamps and flashing turn signals for the important American market, and the last model to use the pushrod engines.
The Mark V was introduced to distributors and the press on 30 September 1948 and launched on 27 October 1948 at the London Motor Show at the same time as the announcement of the XK120, with which it shared a stand.
The XK120, though not quite ready for production, was the star of the show. However, the Mark V vastly outsold the XK120 by roughly 5,000 cars per year as compared to 2,000 cars per year for the XK120.
Three cars were built in late 1948 and saloon production was well under way at the factory on Swallow Road at Holbrook Lane in the Foleshill district of Coventry by March 1949, though the DHC was delayed for some months, and the last cars were built in mid 1951.
Little is known of the early history of this example, however this model and especially in White with red trim would make a very popular wedding or hire car.
The current owner has spent quite a considerable amount on this car in recent years and we hold receipts for the work completed.
Powered by the optional 3.5 Litre 6 cylinder engine, it produced when new 89.5Kw and 244Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Performance figures at the time of release suggested 0-100kph in 16.2 secs and a top speed near 150kph.
This car has just had a service from classic Jaguar specialists, Classic and Sportscar Boutique of Norwood and also 4 new tyres, so it is up to date for the new owner.
Performance and speed were more the environment of it’s showroom colleague, the XK120. However, it sold in greater numbers as a luxurious sedan for sedate family travel.
This vehicle is eligible for Historic registration which equates to minimal on road costs.
Available to inspect on our showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
Finance – our broker offers VERY competitive rates and prompt service.
We welcome the opportunity to consider your trade in.
| Make: | Jaguar |
| Model: | Mark V |
| Built: | 1950 |
| KM: | 15,903 Miles |
| Engine Size: | 3500cc |
| Cylinders: | 6 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Price: | Sold |