Reserve lowered The new Jaguar executive offering of 1948 was the Mark V, an elegant machine with a new chassis, independent double wishbone front suspension, a setup Jaguar would use for many successive cars.

In 1951, the Mark VII replaced the Mark V, becoming the first saloon powered by the race-proven DOHC inline-6 XK engine (the omission of a 'Mark VI' model was to avoid confusion with the contemporary Bentley Mark VI).

Improvements were made over the years to the styling and technical layout, culminating in the Mark IX of 1959.

The new model was the final evolution, featuring a 220bhp, 3.8-litre version of the XK engine and four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes (a Jaguar first).

Well-appointed, elegant, with a powerful engine and strong brakes, the Mark IX was respected and popular among dignitaries and driving enthusiasts alike.

This beautiful Mark IX was originally distributed by Attwoods Garage of Stafford, the first owner being E.Nicklin & Son Ltd of Willenhall.

In 1962, ownersh...