2006-12-13 12:35:26 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04
www.cheffins.co.uk/vintage/carsmotorcycles/catalogues/2004/040611cars/details.as ...

Auction description:
WITHDRAWN !
1946 Jaguar MkIV 2½ litre Saloon
Registration Number: HLL 731
Chassis Number: 510010
Engine Number: L1913E
First registered on 28th March 1946, HLL 731 is believed to be a particularly early example of the post-war 2½ litre saloon (production is thought to have begun with chassis 510001). Known to have belonged to Edward William Spencer of Manston, Dorset in 1956, it passed to Oliver Cuthbert Chard in the nearby village of Sutton Waldron some eight years later. Bought from the latter gentleman by the vendor some twenty-five years ago (though registered in an agent’s name until 1997), the Jaguar was treated to a ground-up restoration some ten years ago. Finished in black with tan leather upholstery, it remains in good overall condition save for some microblistering to its paintwork. Inside, it retains such original features as sun visors, sliding head roof, rear ashtrays and reading lights. Offered for sale with V5 registration document and continuation logbook, it is hoped that this noble Jaguar will possess a new MOT by the time of sale.
Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000

2016-08-22 04:17:46 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 10/16
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1946-jaguar-mk-iv-25-litre-saloon/13090

Auction description:
Date12/10/2016
Location Imperial War Museum Duxford
MK IV 2.5 Litre Saloon
Year 1946
Vehicle Registration HLL 731
Chassis Number 510010
Engine Number L1913E
CC 2664
Body Colour Black
Trim Colour Brown
MOT Expiry Exempt
Estimate £40000 - 50000

- The earliest known surviving MKIV Saloon (chassis number 10)
- Matching numbers throughout and highly original
- Numerous very rare and correct 'SS Jaguar' carryover features
- Subject to an article in the Jaguar Drivers' Club's magzine due to its historical significance

2022-07-17 08:40:26 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 8/22

silverstoneauctions.com/sa083-lot-18558-1946-jaguar-mk-iv-2-5ltr-saloon&pn=1&pp=100

Auction description:

This charming Jaguar Mk IV is recognised as the earliest surviving saloon made on the post-war Jaguar production line and carries the chassis number 510010 denoting that it was the 10th produced. Sir William Lyons famously stored SS engine blocks in the garage at Wappenbury Hall knowing that post-war production would be slow and the first seventeen cars carried the 'SS' casting on the engine blocks before the Jaguar logo was introduced into production. This is a matching-numbers car and widely regarding as the benchmark for all Mk IVs due to its distinctively original features unique to the first cars to roll off the line before full production and tooling got into full swing.

The 2.5-litre engine was fully rebuilt in 2018 by the renowned marque specialists Davenport Cars who have also ensured this significant saloon has remained on the button and a pleasure to drive. Few cars have the usability of this Mk IV and running on Blockley tyres would look the part at any event or in any collection. It comes with a complete tool tray and has benefitted from substantial investment over the last five years to keep it at this level.

Post-war motoring at its best and a significant part of Jaguar history.

Lot Number 927

JAGUAR MK IV 2.5LTR SALOON

Registration Number HLL 731

Chassis Number 510010

Engine Number L1913E

Body Colour Black

2023-06-05 18:13:19 | DSL writes:

In 2005-06 HLL 731 appeared in two TV series - Foyle's War - www.imcdb.org/vehicle_186668-Jaguar-21-2-Litre-MkIV-1946.html - and Jehrico - www.imcdb.org/vehicle_1794207-Jaguar-21-2-Litre-1946.html