1951 Jaguar Other

Sedan

Inline 6

Manual

628242

Clear

Gasoline

                                        We have one of the largest collections of quality collector cars in the United States. For over 25 years, we have specialized in finding the most unique vehicles in the world. See our page above to view our collection of over 100 of the world's best collector cars.             1951 Jaguar MKV Sedan                                         The 1948 London Motor Show proved quite significant for Jaguar. First, it marked the debut of the legendary XK120, and it was also where Jaguar unveiled their new saloon, the Mark V. While the XK120 had stolen the headlines with its stunning looks and twin-cam inline-six, the Mark V had a few tricks up its sleeve as well. The Mark V was the first all-new Jaguar since the end of World War II. Since it beat the XK120 to production, it was the first Jaguar with hydraulic brakes, independent front suspension, pressed steel wheels and the first production car to use sealed ball-joint mechanisms in the front end. The Mark V was available in closed saloon or open drophead-coupe bodywork with either 2 ½ liter or 3 ½ liter single-cam pushrod six-cylinder engines. Curiously, the Mark V only remained in production for 28 months and just over 10,000 were built before it was replaced by the more modern XK-powered Mark VII. This 1951 Mark V sunroof-saloon is from the final year of production. It is a solid and complete car in very restorable condition. While restoration is the obvious path, alternately, it may be an ideal example for fans of preservation cars, as it could be mechanically restored and driven with the cosmetics as-is. The charm of this particular Mark V is that while it certainly has a fresh-from-the-barn quality, it is not excessively corroded or seriously damaged. It is very complete with the original body, trim and interior all in surprisingly good order. The original, 3 ½ liter pushrod engine was replaced many years ago with a twin-overhead cam XK unit, along with a manual gearbox. The cylinder head number is W 9553-8; the W indicating it was sourced from an early XK120. The engine is complete and sound, though would likely need expert attention before being a runner. The interior has survived quite well with gray upholstery appearing mostly in good order, though in need of a thorough cleaning. Carpets appear a bit worse for wear, but are intact and could be preserved if the new owner so desires. Wood trim is complete and generally quite solid, presenting in respectable condition considering its age. In spite of the heavy patina, the big Jag’s body lines are still quite beautiful. Paint is non-serviceable and there is some surface rust and a scuff or two, but the body shell and chassis are surprisingly solid and free of major damage. Chrome trim and brightwork are similar in condition, needing full restoration to get the best results but complete enough to leave alone if one were to choose to keep the barn-fresh look. Overall, this is an interesting and attractive car that would present a fairly straight-forward restoration project. The addition of the XK120 drivetrain would make it a very enjoyable driver for the enthusiast who prefers the asphalt rather than the show field.                 Please call 877-550-9627 for further details!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Auction Terms                 Bid with confidence! If you are the winning bidder, and you come to our facility to inspect it, and don’t like it, we will refund your money…no questions asked! Our reserve price has been set fairly. If the reserve is not met, the high bid will be considered, and the highest bidder will be contacted through an eBay personal offer. Please feel free to call us with any questions before bidding, we are available by phone Monday – Friday 9am -5pm, and Saturday 9:30am- 3:30pm @ 877-554-9627 Hyman Ltd. reserves the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction at any time. If you do not intend to purchase the vehicle described above, please do not bid. We cannot accept any bid retractions in the last 24 hours of the auction. All vehicles are available for personal inspection. We invite you to come visit our 100 car showroom, located just a few miles from the St. Louis International Airport. If you are the winning bidder, and wish to view the car personally, you or your agent have five days in which to complete your inspection. Remember, if for any reason you don’t like the car, we will refund your deposit, no questions asked, within this five day period. It is important to bear in mind that a vehicle is “NEW” only once and that all pre-owned vehicles, regardless of age, mileage, or level of restoration, are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. These understandings are essential to the realistic expectations of collector car ownership. It is for this reason that we encourage a personal inspection prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Please note that any mileage listed in the auction are what is showing on the odometer, and unless otherwise specified are not guaranteed to be actual miles. All vehicles are sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. All sales are final.                                  Payment Terms                 A 20% deposit must be received within 48 hours of auction end. Deposit is fully refundable if purchaser inspects the vehicle within the 5 day inspection period, and for any reason does not like the car. Final payment must be received within five business days of close of auction, unless other arrangements are made. Payment can be made by cashier’s check or by bank wire transfer.                                  Shipping Terms                 Purchaser to pay for any and all transportation costs. We are happy to assist you in finding shipping, and will contact the shipper on your behalf. Prices and quality of service vary greatly, and we will work hard to get you a reasonable price with a reputable company. We are happy to accommodate our overseas buyers! We have exported cars worldwide for over 20 years. Overseas shipments can be containerized for safe sea passage. We take care of all the details and paperwork. All you have to do is collect the car at the port of your choice. Shipping can take 14 days or more due to scheduling.