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£11,200

1950 Jaguar Mk. V Saloon (2½ litre

United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2022 • Lot 174

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1950 Jaguar Mk. V 2 1/2 Litre saloon is a rare, right-hand drive model with remarkably original features and low mileage (54,333 miles). Having been owned by the same family for 60 years, it presents in well-preserved condition with original paintwork and trim, making it a potential concours preservation class winner.

Condition

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The car presents in remarkably original and sound condition, with original paintwork and original trim. It has been well-preserved by its long-term owner and has low mileage.

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Chassis No:

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Odometer:

54,333 miles

Reg Number:

LPO 693

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Supplied new by main agents Boorers of Worthing on 21st April 1950 and sold to Mr E.

C.

Pearson Esq of Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex.

Finished in black coachwork with tan leather hides, this right hand drive ‘home market’ example was one of only 1481 Mk.

V 2 ½ Litre saloons built in right hand drive from the total Jaguar MK.

V production of 10,499 cars built.

Sold to Mr F.

E.

Cragg on June 1st 1961, where it would remain within his family ownership for a remarkable further sixty years after.

Offered with two original service booklets issued by Boorers that detail the early service records from 1950-62, showing regular maintenance throughout that period and note the engine was reconditioned in November 1962.

Notes on file from Mr Cragg state the mileage was 45,119 miles when he acquired the car in 1961 and it was used regularly until 1966, when it was taken off the road and dry stored with mileage reading 52,786 miles.

The Jaguar would remain stored in his garage for the n...