2016-04-23 16:45:44 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/16
www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2016-shannons-melbourne-autumn-classic-auction/H352 ...

Auction description:
2016 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction
Lot 12
1948 Jaguar Mk IV 3.5 Saloon
Guiding Range: $30,000 - $45,000

Engine In-line 6-cylinder, 3485cc
Gearbox 4-speed manual
Engine No. S3554
Chassis No. 8487301
Body Work Saloon
Colour British Racing Green
Interior Burgundy
Trim Leather
Brakes Drums

Beautifully presented example of this rare classic Jaguar
Extensively restored including body and mechanically
Fabulous car for club events or tours

Purchased by the current owner via a Shannons auction in December 2000, this exceptional Jaguar 3.5-litre was the subject of a cosmetic restoration and full respray professionally carried out in 2001 by Armstrong & Son of Parkdale. In 2003 engine was completely overhauled with new pistons, rings and rods by specialists Downshire Motors and has done just 14,000 miles since. Work included having the block re-bored and honed, the crankshaft crack-tested and straightened, the cam-shaft followers straightened, the camshaft re-ground and the cylinder head machined and fitted with new valve inserts and valves, along with various other improvements, all at a combined cost of over $19,000. Beautifully presented in British Racing Green with contrasting burgundy leather upholstery, the Jaguar is a superb example of this rare model and would suit the collector or marque enthusiast. Perfect for club events or touring, the car is currently registered in Victoria, but will be offered for sale unregistered and with NO RESERVE.

2017-11-27 16:05:58 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/17
www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-melbourne-summer-classic-auction-feat ...

Auction description:
2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction featuring the 'Ian Cummins Collection'
Lot 53
1948 Jaguar MKIV 3.5 Saloon - From the 'Ian Cummins Collection'
Guiding Range: $54,000 - $62,000
Engine In-line 6-cylinder, 3485cc
Gearbox 4-speed manual
Engine No. S3554
Chassis No. 612817
Body Work Saloon
Colour Dark Green
Interior Burgundy
Trim Leather
Wheels Wire-spoked
Brakes Drums

Excellent example of this rare classic Jaguar
Nicely restored including body and mechanically
Fabulous car for club events or rallies
From the Estate of the Late Ian Cummins

Well known to Shannons, this exceptional 1948 Jaguar 3 ½ litre saloon was purchased by the previous owner at our December 2000 auction and subsequently restored to a high standard, with the paint applied by Armstrong & Son of Parkdale in 2001. The motor was overhauled by specialists Downshire Motors in 2003, with almost $20,000 invested in bringing the mechanical condition up to match the cosmetics. Ian Cummins added the Mark IV to his collection only last year, acquiring the car at Shannons' Melbourne Autumn Classic auction, one of the last he took to Tasmania. Beautifully presented in British Racing Green with contrasting burgundy leather upholstery, the Jaguar remains a superb example of this rare model and would suit the collector or marque enthusiast. Perfect for club events or touring, the car will be offered for sale unregistered.