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This Jaguar also retains its hard to source proper factory tool kit. Under the bonnet lies a beautifully detailed engine bay.

The supple red Connolly leather, deep wool Wilton carpets, and burled walnut interior are in exceptional condition. The deep black over burgundy paint is beautiful throughout. This highly-specified left-hand drive car includes not only the original 3.5-liter engine in strong-running condition but also a factory-original sunroof and rear wheel spats. The Car: This graceful Mark V is presented in outstanding condition having enjoyed a high-cost restoration completed in 2000. Despite the XK120 stealing the limelight, the Mark V outsold the legendary sports car by more than two to one, restoring the company to profitability and firmly establishing Jaguar as a manufacturer of high-performance quality luxury vehicles. The Mark V debuted at the 1948 London Motor Show alongside the new XK120. The top-of-the-line 3.5-liter engine could propel the big Jaguar to 90 miles per hour. The interior boasted the extensive use of leather, wood veneers, and deep wool carpet. Other innovations included hydraulic brakes, curved side glass, pressed steel wheels, a new chassis design and a full steel body.

Improvements included the first production fully independent front suspension utilizing ball joints. The new Mark V carried the Jaguar range to new levels of refinement. While the new Mark V of 1950 followed the prewar styling cues, there was a significant level of innovation under the skin. The Model: Like most English car manufacturers following World War II, Jaguar picked up production using mostly pre-war designs.