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1950 Jaguar MkV Three-Position Drophead Coupé
Lot Number: 221
1950 Jaguar MkV Three-Position Drophead Coupé
One of 108 original right-hand drive examples of the rare MkV Drophead in superb condition.
- Sold for: £57,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th November, 2024 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Royal Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
SXS 806 -
ODOMETER READING
2048 Miles
SUMMARY
One of 108 original right-hand drive examples of the rare MkV Drophead in superb condition.
DESCRIPTION
The Jaguar MkV was officially unveiled on 30th September 1948 and launched at the London Motor Show a month later, sharing stand space with the XK120. Whilst the XK120 stole the show, the MkV vastly outsold it by roughly 3,000 cars per year. The MkV retained the Standard Swallow (SS) drivetrain including the overhead-valve pushrod straight-six 2½ and 3½-litre engines, the 3,485cc six being rated at 126bhp. The chassis was new, introducing independent front suspension with double wishbones and torsion bars, a feature of many future offerings from Jaguar and it also had hydraulic brakes and an all-pressed steel body. The standard saloon was attractive, but the three-position Drophead Coupe was truly magnificent. The lovely canvas top had working Landau irons and could be fully fastened, folded half way back to give a Sedanca appearance, or lowered into a full convertible position. When open, it was easy to see the opulent leather and wood interior. Just 108 right-hand drive 3½-litre Drophead Coupes were produced, as most were built for the left-hand drive export market.
Built in 1950, this rare Australian-supplied 3½-litre example spent the vast majority of its life down under, benefitting from a Concours-level restoration by renowned restorer Peter Leach in the 1990s. Upon completion, the car was traded between collectors within Australia until it was repatriated in 2021. Finished in its original colours of Royal Blue with a cream leather interior, we understand that it retains its original engine and four-speed manual gearbox.
SXS 806 presents well in its original colours of Royal Blue with a cream leather interior and the Australian climate has been kind to the underside which is impressive. Since its arrival back in the UK, it's been looked after by marque specialist and SS gurus, Davenport Cars.
Supplied with a large history file, this is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the most beautiful 3.5-litre, MkV Dropheads, one of just 108 built. An elegant car that surely encapsulates Jaguar's famous advertising tagline of 'Grace, Space, Pace'.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 221
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- MKV DROPHEAD COUPE
- Registration Number
- SXS 806
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 640305
- Engine Number
- T9830
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Royal Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACTPayment is due by 5pm on Monday 11th November.
Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 11th November between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for a standard sized vehicle, or £275 plus VAT for larger vehicles for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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