1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5 Litre Saloon

Registration Number: 783 XUD
Chassis Number: 612873
Recorded Mileage: c.66,000 miles

- From The Brian Ford Collection
- Fitted with Jaguar’s larger 3.5 litre engine
- Recent c.

£30,000 restoration

After World War II, the company eschewed the SS connotation and was renamed Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

The classically styled saloons and dropheads continued in production, with 1.5-, 2.5-, and 3.5-liter engines.

The 1.5-liter was an overhead valve four, the others sixes.

They were sold as Jaguar 1½-Litre, 2½-Litre, and 3½-Litre models, respectively.

After the introduction of the updated and mildly reengineered Mark V at the 1948 London Motor Show, the earlier cars retroactively became commonly known as "Mark IV" models.

The stylish all-steel coachwork was available in saloon or drophead coupé forms and featured the kind of luxurious and well-appointed interior that would become a Jaguar hallmark.

Used by SS Cars since 1934, the engine was Standard's ru...