2013-08-22 14:02:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/13
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20930/lot/398/

Auction description:
7 Sep 2013 13:00 BST Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
The Beaulieu Sale, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
Lot 398
1947 Jaguar 1½-Litre MkIV Saloon
Chassis no. 413284
Engine no. KB4393
Estimate:
£17,000 - 24,000
US$ 26,000 - 37,000
€20,000 - 28,000

This Jaguar MkIV saloon was imported into the Netherlands in 1987. The car has been in long-term ownership and was used regularly for weddings by the last custodian, who had the engine overhauled during their ownership. Described as completely accident and rust free, it boasts a sunroof and a delightfully original leather interior.

2017-08-31 17:30:04 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/17
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1947-jaguar-mk-iv-15-se

Auction description:
The Salon Privé Sale 2017
1947 Jaguar Mk IV 1.5 SE
Lot No.: 267
Registration: TBA
Chassis Number: 413284
Engine Number: KB4393
Number of cylinders: 4
CC: 1776cc
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Estimate (£): 40,000 - 45,000

This delightful Jaguar 1.5 is an SE (Special Equipment) that has just celebrated its 70th birthday having been built on 8th August 1947 and dispatched through P J Evans, Birmingham on 13th August 1947. Finished in the rather fetching colour combination it still wears to this day of Suede Green with Suede Green interior, the SE was equipped as standard with Lucas P80 headlamps, FT58 Fog Lamps, bumpers with curved ends and a heater!!

The car has recently been repatriated back to the UK having spent 30 years in a Dutch collection. Upon its return, it has been subject to a comprehensive restoration to original specification and, as such, is arguably the finest currently available and certainly the finest example this consignor has seen.

This restoration included a full careful dismantle of the car and a bare metal repaint in the period correct shade of Suede Green. It transpires that the Jaguar was in remarkably good condition and required minimal bodywork. Once the body was painted, the car was carefully reassembled using a combination of new parts and refurbished original parts where possible.

Similarly, the interior is in superb condition and retains its delightfully patinated seat leather, which complements the car perfectly and gives it lots of character.

Recently completed, the car is currently undergoing UK registration ready for the next owner to enjoy as intended. This fabulous, post-war, Jaguar saloon ticks all the boxes, a lovely example with a wonderful charm, and a rare opportunity to own a car from the formative years of Jaguar Cars.