MOT – Exempt ‘MHW895’ is a striking example of the post-war MKV Jaguar in optimal 3.5-litre saloon form.

In its current crisp white livery and curvaceously winged body, ‘MHW895’ exhibits a charming, almost ethereal, persona.

This MKV is a home market specified and supplied right hand drive model hailing from 1949.

Just under 6,000 in this specification were originally made with the Jaguar Drivers’ Club knowing of just 81 remaining as far back as 1988.

That number will have likely significantly decreased by now.

With just 4 registered former keepers to date, ‘MHW895’ was acquired by the vendor in August 2021.

Currently the MKV records 21,500 miles covered which, whilst can’t be warranted, is thought to be realistic.

With an MOT exemption and zero rating for road tax based on its age, ‘MHW895’ comes from the large collection of an individual enthusiast, is offered with some insightful supporting paperwork and is realistically guided for such a rare example.

Although the MKV was a...