2012-08-19 06:49:56 | Mateusz writes:

This car is my latest addition to my Jaguar collection.

I'm currently searching for the history of the car - so if you know anything, please send me e-mail.

2012-08-21 10:33:41 | M. S. Abbasi writes:

Mateusz

Beautiful car. A fine restoration job.

M. S. Abbasi

2014-01-11 07:24:52 | Mateusz writes:

As you can see from the pictures I've replaced head lamps and fog lamps with the proper ones. What a joy it was to do it by myself!

2024-10-11 06:50:59 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 10/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1948-jaguar-3-litre-mark-iv-saloon-gzXAP4

Car is also listed on ebay with a buy it now price of $43,800 eBay item number: 126717301267

Auction description:

1948 Jaguar Mark IV

ColourMulticolour

Odometer2,250 Miles

Engine size3500cc

Seller TypePrivate

CountryPoland

Auction ends 25 October, 11:20

One of only 35 left-hand drive survivors

Matching numbers example

Restored and maintained to a high standard

Complete tool kit included

History and Paperwork

Built on 22nd July 1948 and exported to the USA

Sold new to a client in Los Angeles on 12th August 1948

Imported to Poland in October 2000

Extensive service history with invoices for work performed and parts purchased

Matching numbers, confirmed by JDHT

One of only 35 left-hand drive 3 ½ litre Mark IV saloons known to have survived

The vendor provides the following known history of the car:

"Built on 22nd July 1948 in the Jaguar factory, this car was exported to the United States of America and sold new to a prominent client in Los Angeles. The car was dispatched to the first owner on 12 August 1948. The car was one of only 21 cars ordered by Charles Hornburg, one of the most prolific Jaguar distributors in California at that time, as the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate shows.

In October 2000, the car was imported from the USA to Poland, on request of the then president of the biggest Telecom company in Poland. The proud new owner spent over 20 000 EUR (40k EUR in today’s money value) to bring the car back to its Concours condition. This has included a full engine rebuild, refurbished cooling system and upholstery reconstruction. New paint was also applied on the car. An extensive service history, including a number of invoices for work performed and parts purchased, is part of the car's documentation.

Twelve years later, the current owner, Matt, bought the car after many years of searching for Mark IV in impeccable condition. Since then, the car has gone only 2250 miles, as the odometer shows. She has been meticulously maintained both mechanically and cosmetically, safely stored in a dry, air-conditioned garage when not driven. The result today is a sweetly running example with good oil pressure and a great engine.

For the last twelve years, Matt has been searching for and collecting tools for his car - the result is full tool kit which is often missing. Over the years, Matt has developed his passion for Mark IV cars. Two years ago he founded “Jaguar Mark IV Lovers” group on Facebook, which currently brings together 70% of Mark IV car owners from all over the world.

This Jaguar is part of a Jaguar cars collection and, according to Jaguar Heritage Trust files, is one of only 35 left-hand drive 3 ½ litre Mark IV saloons that survived (see an excerpt from Allan Crouch book “SS & Jaguar Cars 1936-1951”). It is matching numbers car, which Jaguar Heritage certificate confirms."

The Jaguar is accompanied by:

Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate

Car cover specially tailored to this car

Original literature pack: instruction book, service manual, maintenance chart

Wheel spinner removal tool

Original sales brochure for 1948 Mark IV model year

Jaguar Mark IV diecast model, ordered as exact replica of the real car

Documentation from the service works done on the car with invoices

Two car keys with original Jaguar keyring from early 1950’s

Vintage Ace Jaguar showroom license plate

Three bookmarks with illustration of this particular example

The Condition

Two-tone black and beige paintwork

Beige leather interior

Original Lucas P100 headlamps and FT58 fog lamps

Factory air conditioning unit and sunroof

Stored in a dry, air-conditioned garage

This Mark IV is exceedingly elegant and we're informed that the restoration was performed to 'Concours' standards. It certainly presents brilliantly, with an immensely deep lustre to the paint and barely any signs of wear whatsoever inside and out.

It's superbly finished in a fantastic two-tone black and beige paint scheme with an impeccable beige leather interior. The vendor notes that the original Lucas P100 headlamps are retained, as is a rare factory air conditioning unit, original Lucas FT58 fog lamps and factory sunroof. 

We're sure this Mark IV would be welcomed at even the most prestigious classic car shows and it may even take home some silverware.

The Mechanics

3.5-litre straight-six petrol engine

Four-speed manual gearbox

Full engine rebuild completed during restoration

Refurbished cooling system

Sweetly running with good oil pressure showing

Meticulously maintained both mechanically and cosmetically since completion of the restoration

Impeccably presented engine compartment

This was the largest displacement and therefore most powerful of the Mark IV models. With 125bhp available via a four-speed manual gearbox, it was capable of sustaining high cruising speeds which are still more than adequate to sit on modern motorways.

The vendor informs us that the car's engine was rebuilt during the restoration and lifting the bonnet, we find one of the cleanest engine bays we've ever encountered. We're assured that it starts readily, idles smoothly showing good oil pressure and performs through the gears exactly as it should with no known issues. We're assured that it's been judiciously maintained ever sine the restoration was completed and is ready to be enjoyed right away.