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Mark IV was the unofficial name for the post-war 2½-Litre and 3½-Litre Jaguars. The cars were nearly identical to their prewar predecessors, but all the S.S. badges were removed.

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1948 Jaguar Mk IV Drophead Coupe - sold for $159,500 Only 5% of 11,952 Mark IVs were drop-head coupes, and in retrospect, the MK IV seems an obvious choice for a CCCA Full Classic, as the design hadn’t changed in 10 years. Jaguar collectors Gerald and Kathy Nell bought this car from John Kimberly in New York in 1989. It was completely restored in 1983, with all new wood inside, as well as a fresh repaint in crimson with black fenders. The Nells showed it energetically between 1989 and 1992. At ... more
Gallery: RM Auctions' 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey

1948 Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe - sold for $110,000 This left-hand drive Mark IV DHC received a stunning restoration by Arizona’s Barry Briskman, with expert maintenance since it was completed. In testament to its high quality, the Mark IV was awarded First Place, Primary Division at the Spring Grand Classic Concours in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2009. Beautifully finished in Deep Red with Burgundy fenders, the Mark IV is accented by chrome wire wheels, fog lamps, a black cloth top, and a tan inter... more
Gallery: 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions

1948 Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe 637237 - sold for $137,500 This left-hand drive, U.S.-delivery Mark IV DHC was originally sold in California and remains in near concours-quality condition, having benefited from a restoration that was completed in 2000. Visually stunning in burgundy and black, this Mark IV is accented by a black three-position top with landau irons, chrome wire wheels, whitewall tires, brilliant interior woodwork and more. Desirable period features included “flip up” trafficators and r... more
Gallery: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by RM Auctions

1948 Jaguar Mk IV Saloon 611638 - sold for €44,766 The current owner purchased this Mark IV in 1985 from the previous long-term owner. Although the car was complete, it required full restoration. The total two-year refurbishment was carried out by Garage Renou Auto of Neuchatel, Switzerland at a considerable expense of 120,000 CHF. As confirmed by recent inspection, the results remain excellent. Elegantly finished in Midnight Blue with red leather upholstery, the car presents very well, and it... more
Gallery: 2011 Salon Privé Auction by RM

1948 Jaguar 3.5-Liter Mark IV Drophead Coupe - sold for $110,000 This 1948 Mark IV 3.5-liter DHC presents well in Olde English White with a red leather interior and three-position black soft top. In 2007 the Jag was sent to England for two-and-a-half years, where a renowned early Jaguar specialist completed the MK IV’s restoration. The paint and chrome are brilliant as justified by the 99+ point score earned at the JCNA New England concours event. Its owner made several trips to the UK to supervise the prog... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM

1947 Jaguar Mk IV Saloon 412587 - sold for $90,750 Finished in grey with an olive green leather interior and black wire wheels, this example has benefited from a show-quality restoration which reportedly cost in excess of $150,000. The fit and finish of the body panels is excellent, as is the deep mirror finish of the chrome and the quality of the underside. The interior exhibits only light wear from the few miles it was carefully driven since completion, and the authentic wood trim is excelle... more
Gallery: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions

1948 Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe C637139 - did not sell for $90,000 According to the car’s accompanying Heritage Certificate, this Jaguar was originally sold through the Hoffman, California Jaguar dealership in 1948. It was finished in black paintwork with beige leather and a sand three-position top. Prior to acquisition by the current owner in 2002, it was given a body-off-frame restoration, with all mechanicals restored and overhauled, new wooden body framing installed, any deteriorated body work replaced an... more
Gallery: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions

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