The MkVII Jaguar was launched at the 1950 London Motor Show.

A big, confident-looking four-door sports Saloon, it was a clever blend of old and new.

Old, was the chassis, which was borrowed from the outgoing MkV model.

New, was the streamlined body featuring fully integrated headlights, removable rear-wheel spats and a two-piece, V-shaped windscreen.

Gone too was the MkV's pre-war engine and in its place came a 160bhp 3.4-litre version of Jaguar's stunning new DOHC XK straight-six unit.

Manufactured from 1954-1956 , the MkVII M boasted a further 30bhp and a top speed of almost 105mph.

The newcomer was most easily distinguished by the chrome intake grilles beneath the headlights.

Supplied new by Henleys of London and still retaining its Essex county council registration number, this later M version and built in 1955 and possesses manual transmission with overdrive and is a running and driving example that appears to be unrestored and very original.

Now requiring some level of re...