2009-03-30 23:32:28 | Rob Reilly writes:

info ex-jag-lovers.org
owner listed as
Jim Kakuska in 2001
27k miles, garaged 30 years, runs and drives

2020-01-24 13:21:59 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/10

www.artcurial.com/en/lot-1950-jaguar-mark-v-35l-cabriolet-no-reserve-3980-40

Lot 40

1950 Jaguar Mark V 3.5L cabriolet

No reserve

Estimation 60,000 - 80,000 € [$]

1950 Jaguar Mark V 3.5L cabriolet

No reserve

French title

Chassis n°647412

Engine n°Z3986

Body n°DH1621

- Desirable Mark V cabriolet in left hand drive

- Most powerful and sought after version

- Pretty presentation and smooth handling

- No reserve

This Jaguar is a Mark V in its most powerful 3.5L version and in convertible form, allows driving even in "mylord" mode. Destined for the American market to be sold through the well-known importer Hoffman of New York in 1951, this example is only one of 577 Mark V convertibles finished in left hand drive. According to a copy of the Illinois title on file, the car was still in the United States in 2001 since it was sold to a company on Long Island that year. End of 2007 the car had moved to Bilbao, Spain. When the car arrived in France in 2010, it had already been restored. The engine had been replaced with another one of the same type and the bodywork and upholstery had been refinished that make its current configuration different from the original. This restoration has overall aged well and our Mark V is today in good condition, in an elegant black and white color combination with a black hood and a light beige leather interior. Heavy torque, supple damping, and efficient braking were satisfying when testing this convertible which shows 25,200 miles. However, having driven little in recent years, we recommend a general service before taking full advantage of this British sports car.

Estimation 60 000 - 80 000 €

2022-06-15 10:17:04 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 6/22

www.aguttes.com/en/lot/121185/18524450-1950-jaguar-mark-v-cabrioletfrsearch=jagu ...&sort=num&

Auction description:

1950 - Jaguar Mark V Convertible

French historic registration title

Chassis n° 647412

- Luxurious English convertible

- Perfect mix between pre-war style and 1950's mechanics

- Rare left hand drive survivor

- Elegant color combination

- Imported from the USA in 2007

- Extensive restoration in the 2000s

- Nice condition

Est. 50 000 - 80 000 €

Aguttes – Auction House in Paris

The Summer Sale 2022 / 26th of June

2025-02-05 13:30:16 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/25

artcurial-maya.com/en/sales/6144/lots/32-a

1951 Jaguar Mk V 3.5-litre 'Mylord' Drophead Coupe

Estimate €50,000 - €70,000

Artcurial - Rétromobile 2025, Paris, France

7 - 8 February, 2025

Lot 32

French title

Chassis No. 647412

- One of only 577 left-hand drive cars

- Elegant three-position drophead coupé

- Older restoration to a consistent standard

- No reserve

This example is one of them and was sold new in the USA before being imported to France from California in 1997. It was then restored in Alan Lefèvre’s workshop and the woodwork restored by Philippe Dehaye. Today, this Jaguar has a consistent overall patina, and we were delighted by the smooth operation of its powerful six-cylinder engine, which starts immediately and has been well set up. The clutch is progressive and pleasant to use, as is the gearchange. The brake linings have been replaced, but the brakes will need to be balanced. The current owner, who is reluctantly selling the car following an operation on his arm, recently replaced the regulator, fuel pump and battery and had a battery cut-out switch fitted. With its flowing lines, leather and wood-trimmed interior and pleasing three-position hood, this Mark V offers the prospect of some splendid outings to come in this refined motorcar.

Sold €41,720