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1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead

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1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe

One of only 395 imported examples for 1951
The Mark V was only in production for three years (4951)
Wellcared for and professionally maintained
Greyandblack exterior with Red Leather interior
3.5L inline overhead valve sixcylinder engine with dual SU sidedraft carburetors
Fourspeed manual transmission
Girling fourwheel hydraulic drum brakes
Fog lights
Included with some original tools

One could say that the Mark V Drophead Coupe was the XK120 for the sportsman who had a family. From its distinctive pram irons to its coach doors and driving lights, MotoeXotica Classic Cars is proud to present this 1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe. It is simply an elegant touring car with a unique presence and three position folding top. This luxurious cat hails from Atherton California.

Finished in a distinguished blackandgrey ensemble that highlights the cars curves as well as its chrome trim, including the leaping Jaguar radiator cap mascot. The paint and trim are in very good order but with some minor blemishes upon close inspection.

The cars windows are clear and crackfree while its lights, including the fog lights, are hazefree and intact. The bodywork is straight and solid and all looks good. The engine bay is tidy and the cars twin bumpers fit well to the body. There are many original tools in the trunk. This old cat rolls on wide whitewall biasply tires, size 6.8016 at all four corners.

Under the hood is a 3.5liter OHV inline sixcylinder engine with dual SU sidedraft carburetors and buttoned to a fourspeed, singlehelical gearbox from Jaguar and the Moss Gear Company of Birmingham, England. The car features Girling fourwheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Inside, the cars red luscious leather interior meshes well with the wood veneer of the instrument panel. The Vaumol Leather seats is in nearexcellent order, while the Wilton wool carpet is in very good condition. The fourspoke black steering wheel is in excellent order. The inner door panels and burled walnut instrument panel are in very good order as is the gear selector.

Blue Ridge Sports Cars Inc., of North Carolina recently evaluated and serviced this example. While it might look cozy, there is more passenger space available for family and friends to ride to the next cruise night or car show. There, this car would turn a lot of heads.

The Mark V retained the 194648 driveline, including the overheadvalve pushrod3.5liter straightsix engines, now since 1946 produced by Jaguar, which the company had previously purchased from the Standard Motor Company before the war. The chassis was new with independent front suspension by double wishbones andtorsion bar an arrangement that would be used by Jaguar for many future vehicles. It also had hydraulic brakes, which Jaguar had been slow to adopt compared to other manufacturers and an allpressed steel body.

The wheels were 16inch steeldisc type, significantly smaller than the 18inch wheels on the MK IV. From the side, a distinctive styling touch on the saloon was a tuck in curve at the base of the rear quarter window following the curved profile of the side glass, a feature retained on many subsequent models. Rearwheel spats (fender skirts) were standard.

A 3.5liter car tested byThe Motormagazine in 1949 had a top speed of 90.7mph and could accelerate from 060mph in 20.4 seconds. Jaguars inimitable test engineerNorman Dewisused a Mark V regularly. When asked about the top speed he saw in his car, he commented that he verified 90mph once, but the thrill of the moment did not encourage repeating the feat.

Competition to this Jaguar in 1950 included Buicks Series 50 Super Convertible, Delahayes 135M Convertible, Hudsons Custom Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham and Mercurys Eight Club Convertible.

Drop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars and look this English Rose over for yourself. It is a unique vehicle, even among other classics.

This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 69,095 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt California title. GET OUT AND DRIVE

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