1948 Jaguar 3½ Left-Hand Drive Mark IV MKIV MK4 Saloon. Like Bentley Rolls Royce

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1948 Jaguar 3½ Litre LHD Mark IV SaloonOne of only 35 Left-Hand Drive SurvivorsCar goes live on auction 18th October, 11:00AMvia CAR & CLASSICThe auction is here: https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1948-jaguar-3-litre-mark-iv-saloon-gzXAP4HighlightsOne of only 35 left-hand drive survivorsMatching numbers exampleRestored and maintained to a high standardComplete tool kit includedThe AppealSurely everyone's familiar with Jaguar, but we'd wager few know that the name has its origins as a model,rather than a brand. The name 'Jaguar' was given to a line of saloons built by former sidecar manufacturer SS Cars Ltd.For obvious reasons, such a name wasn't wise following the events of the Second World War,so in March 1945, SS Cars became Jaguar Cars. The rest, as they say, is history...We're delighted to offer one of the newly formed firm's first post-war cars, a 1948 Mark IV.This is the 3 ½ litre model - the final and most powerful iteration of the MKIV.Supplied new to the USA, it's one of just 35 known left-hand drive survivors of 162 built and now resides in Poland.It has been restored to 'Concours' condition and has been superbly maintained ever since.It's confirmed matching numbers, and so is sure to be welcomed at prestigious events the world over.History and PaperworkBuilt on 22nd July 1948 and exported to the USASold new to a client in Los Angeles on 12th August 1948Imported to Poland in October 2000Extensive service history with invoices for work performed and parts purchasedMatching numbers, confirmed by JDHTOne of only 35 left-hand drive 3 ½ litre Mark IV saloons known to have survived"Built on 22nd July 1948 in the Jaguar factory, this car was exported to the United States of Americaand 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 distributorsin 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 ofthe 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 workperformed 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 kitwhich 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 byJaguar Heritage Trust certificateCar cover specially tailored to this carOriginal literature pack: instruction book, service manual, maintenance chartWheel spinner removal toolOriginal sales brochure for 1948 Mark IV model yearJaguar Mark IV diecast model, ordered as exact replica of the real carDocumentation from the service works done on the car with invoicesTwo car keys with original Jaguar keyring from early 1950’sVintage Ace Jaguar showroom license plateThree bookmarks with illustration of this particular exampleThe Mechanics3.5-litre straight-six petrol engineFour-speed manual gearboxFull engine rebuild completed during restorationRefurbished cooling systemSweetly running with good oil pressure showingMeticulously maintained both mechanically and cosmetically since completion of the restorationImpeccably presented engine compartmentThis 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 speedswhich 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 completedand is ready to be enjoyed right away.Car goes live on auction,18th October, 11:00AMvia CAR & CLASSICThe auction is here:https://t.ly/9PFwcYou can call / write me message+48 609 385 295