1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5 litre 3 Position Drophead Coupe

​1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5 litre 3 Position Drophead Coupe
 
THE MARK IV DROPHEAD COUPÉ

Only 376 left-hand drive examples of Jaguar's Mark IV 3½-liter model were built in the short production run spanning the period December 1947 to September 1948. The post-war Jaguars were similar in almost all respects to their pre-war counterparts and mechanical variations were essentially only to compression ratio and gearing. The 3½-litre model boasted a top speed of 91mph and could return 18mpg fuel economy. The Drophead Coupé cars were long awaited since initial post-war Jaguar production had been restricted to saloon cars. The new dropheads became highly sought after by the home and overseas markets even though the Mark IV 3½-litre car was somewhat expensive at £1,263.

THE VEHICLE OFFERED

This numbers matching left-hand drive Mk IV Drophead is attractively painted in medium sage metallic with superb beige leather upholstery, wool carpets and excellent walnut door trim and dashboard. Driving equipment includes Lucas lighting, twin SU carburetors, chrome wire wheels and a complete tool kit fitted in the trunk lid.
 
The flowing exterior is elegant and its luxurious interior is both inviting and comfortable. The Three position top allows for fully enclosed, sedanca or completely open motoring. Recognized as a CCCA Full Classic, the Mark IV represents a wonderful value as an elegant touring car that has impressive presence along with adequate power and reasonable driveability.
 
Originally sold by Hoffman Jaguar of New York in Sept 1948, in 1981 Ernie Kallweit of Vancouver British Columbia purchased the car from a North Carolina owner.  He carried out the exquisite 15 year frame off restoration from Nov 1986 until June 2001.
Restoration documentation includes original Jaguar service and workshop manuals, detailed logs, receipts and photographs as well as an official Jaguar Daimler Heritage Production Record Trace Certificate.
 
This Jaguar continues to be the recipient of numerous prestigious awards since it’s first showing in May 2002 and will undoubtedly continue to be.  It has been meticulously maintained and exercised, remaining in virtual concours condition.  Representing British motoring elegance at its best and with so few having ever been produced let alone surviving, this most desirable left-hand drive 3.5 litre model is an extremely rare classic vehicle.
 
It is with great reluctance, after 42 years as a cherished “family member” this Jaguar is offered for sale at $120k US.
 
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