JAGUAR MK V DROP HEAD COUPE 1949
• Purchased by Kirkfare Klassics 2021
• Very well presented 1949 Jaguar Mark V drop head, Australian delivered, leather trim, alloy rims, Has been in private collection for last 20 years, complete tool kit. Started life as a original RHD Saloon.
History
The Jaguar Mark V 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.
A 31⁄2 litre car tested by The Motor magazine in 1949 had a top speed of 90.7 mph (146.0 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 20.4 seconds. The Autocar called the steering light at all speeds and free from road reaction, and said the new suspension showed great merit in comfort and stability, with performance figures very satisfactory. Jaguar's test engineer Norman Dewis used a Mark V regularly. When asked about the top speed he saw in his car, he commented that he verified 90 mph once, but the thrill of the moment did not encourage repeating the feat. (The speedometer is in front of the passenger.)
A fuel consumption of 18.2 miles per imperial gallon
(15.5 L/100 km; 15.2 mpg US) was recorded.
JAGUAR
MK V DROP HEAD COUPE 1947
Condition – Restored
Specifications
Chassis/Vin – 55687H
Engine – 3.5 I6 Petrol
Gearbox – 5 speed manual
Colour – White
