Highlights

• Only 79,843 original miles
• One former registered keeper for 65 years
• Full body-off restoration completed 10 years ago
• Resided in a classic motor museum in London
• History of use in weddings, corporate events, and Jaguar car shows

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.

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
• 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

The Mechanics

• 3.5-Litre six-cylinder pushrod engine
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Original numbers matching engine and transmission
• Engine completely rebuilt with electronic ignition added in 2015
• Transmission overhauled with a new clutch fitted in the same year
• The vendor informs us that the car starts reliably and runs smoothly, even in cold conditions
• We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout the car

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