2014-07-11 11:05:25 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

cecil-cars.com/fc103_jaguar-mk-v.htm

Sellers description:

Very rare Jaguar MK V convertible, two positions. Equipped with the most powerful 3.5L engine in the series. This car has kept a very healthy body, without corrosion despite its very old paint.

The mechanics work very well and it can be sold in this condition which requires a repair of the upholstery and the brakes.

Serial number: 647196

Bodywork number: DH1358

Engine number: Z2438

2020-10-18 11:50:01 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/20

www.interencheres.com/vehicules/automobiles-de-collection-automobilia-277605/lot ...

Auction description:

Lot n ° 56

Estimate: € 40,000 - 50,000

1951 JAGUAR MARK V DROPHEAD COUPE

Chassis n ° 647196

Engine n ° Z 2438

Cabriolet body n ° DH 1353

French registration card

Estate of Mr. X

This Mark V Cabriolet is in fair condition, its paintwork and a few bodywork points deserve a repair, its white leather interior is in good condition as are the woodwork that makes up its dashboard; finally, the top has no tears. In 2015, the car had its stabilizer bar block cylinder replaced as well as its upper wishbone block cylinder. In 2018, major work was carried out on the Mark V including:

-The entire removal, cleaning and reassembly of the front axles

-Replacement of the stabilizer bar and connecting rod wakes

-The overhaul and bleeding of the brakes

-A camber adjustment

-An adjustment of the geometry

-A parallelism adjustment

-Cleaning of the dashboard

-Cleaning of the tachometer

-A replacement of the triangle sillage-blocks

-A replacement of the shock absorber sails-blocks

-A replacement of the front drum brakes with disc brakes

-A repair of the convertible top angles

In 2019, the car also received a major overhaul including:

-Replacement of the right rear seals

-The replacement of the wheel shaft bearings

-Replacement of rear brake hoses

-Brake bleeding

All this important work has been done at Cecil Cars in Ollainville, the car is rolling but a full check-up will have to be done by the future owner.