Jaguar MK V 3.5L DHC
The Jaguar Mark V (pronounced mark five) is a luxury car that was built from 1948 to 1951 by Jaguar Cars Ltd in Coventry, England. It was available as a four-door sedan and as a two-door convertible, known as the Drop Head Coupé. Both versions seated five adults. It was the first Jaguar with independent front suspension, the first with hydraulic brakes, the first with spats (fender skirts), the first specifically designed to be produced in both right- and left-hand drive configurations, the first with central disc brakes, the first with smaller, wider 16" balloon tires, the first offered with sealed headlights and flashing indicators for the important American market, and the last model to use pushrod engines. A 3½-liter car tested by The Motor magazine in 1949 had a top speed of 90,7 mph (146,0 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 20,4 seconds.
The Jaguar Mark V (pronounced mark five) is an executive car built from 1948 to 1951 by Jaguar Cars Ltd of Coventry, England. It was available as a four-door saloon and as a two-door convertible known as the Drop Head Coupé. Both versions could seat five adults. It was the first Jaguar to have independent front suspension, the first to have hydraulic brakes, the first to have spats (fender skirts), the first to be specifically designed to be produced in both right- and left-hand drive configurations, the first to have centre disc brakes, the first to have smaller, wider 16-inch balloon tyres, the first to be offered with sealed headlamps and flashing indicators for the important US market, and the last model to use pushrod engines.
A 3½-liter car tested by The Motor magazine in 1949 had a top speed of 90,7 mph (146,0 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 20,4 seconds. Autocar described the steering as light at all speeds and free of road reactions, and stated that the new suspension had great merits in terms of comfort and stability, with performance figures that were very satisfactory. Jaguar's testing engineer Norman Dewis regularly used a Mark V. When asked about the top speed he saw in his car, he remarked that he had once verified 90 mph, but the sensation of the moment did not encourage him to repeat the feat. (The speedometer is in front of the passenger.) A fuel consumption of 18,2 miles per imperial gallon (15,5 L/100 km) was recorded. The test car cost £1263 including taxes.
This Jaguar that we present here is finished in Off-White with a beautiful red leather upholstery. What is also noticeable in the interior is the beautiful woodwork with the speedometer and all other meters. It is a 3-position convertible where the roof is attached in three positions, closed, half open and fully open. The tool box is located in the tailgate. This is beautifully positioned. The engine is a line-6 engine with a capacity of 3.5 L and has sufficient power. a beautiful touring car for a beautiful spring or summer day.