2019-03-21 14:34:26 | Rob Reilly writes:

Restored, offered in Bonhams auction at Tupelo Automotive Museum, Tupelo MS, Apr 27, 2019.

No reserve.

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25593/lot/490/

Auction description:

Lot 490

1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3½-liter Drophead Coupé

Sold for US$ 78,400

US$ 80,000 - 110,000

The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction

27 Apr 2019, 10:00 CDT

Chassis no. 637127

3,485cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Dual SU Side-Draft Carburetors

125bhp at 4,250rpm

4-Speed Moss Manual Transmission

4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Solid Front and Live Rear Axles

4-Wheel Girling Mechanical Drum Brakes

*One of only 376 left drive Dropheads produced

*Nicely restored

*A CCCA Full Classic®

*Classic English motoring experience

This left-hand drive Mk IV Drophead It is attractively painted in white with superb green leather upholstery, grey carpets and excellent walnut veneer door cappings and dashboard. Driving equipment includes Lucas lighting, twin SU carburetors and a comprehensive fitted tool kit in the trunk lid. Known ownership history includes the Poleksy Family trust, who held ownership in the early 1980s. By the late 80s, Max Berryhill came to care for the car and was responsible for the refurbishment work. Then, Mr. Spain purchased the Jaguar in the 1990s. Nicely restored, the swoopy exterior is both elegant and sporting with the richly trimmed interior is inviting and comfortable. The Three position top allows for fully enclosed, sedenca, or completely open motoring. A CCCA Full Classic®, the Mark IV represents a wonderful value as a usable tour car that has the presence of a Bentley with adequate power and supreme waftability.