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£34,878 (Est: £42,799 - £59,919)
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5-litre ‘Mylord’ Drophead Coupé
France • 7 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, left-hand drive 1948 Jaguar Mark V drophead coupé, one of only 577 produced with the 3.5-liter engine. It features an older restoration and presents with a consistent patina, smooth engine, and recent mechanical updates, though the brakes need balancing, offering a blend of classic elegance and drivability.
Condition
7
The car has an older restoration to a consistent standard, suggesting it's been well-maintained but not recently restored to perfection. The presence of a patina indicates some age and use, but the engine's smooth operation and recent replacements of key components like the regulator, fuel pump, and battery suggest good mechanical condition. However, the need to balance the brakes indicates a minor issue that needs addressing.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
647412
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
French title Chassis No.
647412- One of only 577 left-hand drive cars
- Elegant three-position drophead coupé
- Older restoration to a consistent standard
- No reserve
Presented at the London Motor Show in October 1948 alongside the XK120, the Mark V broke new ground thanks to its new chassis with independent front suspension and hydraulic braking system.
Produced from[Email], it was available with 2.5 or 3.5-litre six-cylinder engines, which were updated and improved versions of the firm’s pre-war engines.
The drophead coupé model was hand-built and only 577 cars with the 126bhp 3.5-litre engine were produced.
This example is one of them and was sold new in the USA before being imported to France from California in 1997.
It was then restored in Alan Lefèvre’s workshop and the woodwork restored by Philippe Dehaye.
Today, this Jaguar has a consistent overall patina, and we were delighted by the smooth operation of its powerful six-cylinder engine, which starts immediately and has...
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£19,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,066
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£66,768
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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