125 hp, 3,485 cc OHV six-cylinder engine, twin SU side-draft carburettors, Moss four-speed manual gearbox, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear, and Girling four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 120"

- The first post-war Jaguar model

- Older restoration, well equipped with desirable sunroof

Jaguar met the immediate post-war market in 1945 with its trusty 1.5-, 2.5- and 3.5-litre saloons dating back to 1935 and began a concentrated effort to cultivate the burgeoning American market. Only six-cylinder models were officially sent to America, and these early offerings, retrospectively known as the “Mark IV,” quickly gained a following, especially when they were first offered with left-hand drive during 1947. The 125 hp, 3.5-litre OHV six-cylinder engine offered ample power and torque for American tastes, while the large Lucas P100 headlights and upright grille of the Mark IV were welcome reminders of a more elegant, coachbuilt past.

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 its restoration has held up nicely. Following restoration, it was first registered in 1996 and has passed every technical inspection since.

The vendor reports that the car has been reliable in his ownership and that it offers decidedly sporty driving dynamics in spite of its proportions. Complete with registration documents from 1956 and photos of the car with the prior owner, it certainly holds up to Sir William Lyons’ maxim of “Grace, Pace and Space.”