2008-09-19 07:53:51 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/19/08

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Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 6 bids, 8 days left in auction. Buy it now price $125k. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sellers description:

1948, 3.5L Saloon is being offered for the first time since a complete body off the frame restoration was completed over a period of almost 15 years. Starting life as a factory demonstrator, this car was used in the AUTOCAR magazine roadtest in March,1948. Car has Sherwood Green exterior, with Suede Green interior. After use as a company demonstator, the car was sold in January 1950 to Parkers LTD (English Dealership) and placed into service. The registration book shows the first owner as Arthur Albert Hook with an Address of Hingston Down Farm, Cox Park, Grunnlslake.

After a life in the English countryside, this car was transported to the U.S.A. in May 1979 and eventually I purchased the car in June of 1985. After I realized what a great history this car had, the decision to do a complete restoration was an easy one. Restoration was completed in early 2000 and immediately the awards started. AACA first junior in 2000, followed in the same year by the first of 2 Jaguar Clubs of North America national championship’s; the second in 2007. Nominated in 2000 and 2001 by AACA as an “outstanding vehicle” by the national awards committee, and has continued to be a winner ever since.

Thru the concours show career, this car has consistently scored at the 99.9+ level and has achieved scores of 100. Rated best in class at the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati, Ohio where Jaguar was the featured marquee in 2002, was awarded a 1st place senior by AACA, and may be shown this year at the AACA annual event in Hershey Pa. in October.

The Museum quality restoration on this car was completed by the Creative Workshop in Dania Fl. over a 15 yr. period, with great attention to detail and originality. All major mechanical systems were re-done including the entire drivetrain, new wiring harness and all minor components re-done as needed. Interior was restored using the finest leather and carpet, while the original wood was repaired and refinished. The toolkit as shown in the attached photo’s was renewed to as new condition. The Sherwood Green exterior and Suede Green interior are the original colors and all chrome pieces were replated. The car has it's original engine, transmission and body. The car is a RIGHT HAND DRIVE CAR as used in Great Britain. Few of this vintage remain available today, and none, to my knowledge in this condition. This is absolutely the finest Jaguar MK IV Sedan in existence!

VIN # 612175, Body # B8191, Engine # S2274

2016-05-23 01:51:34 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/512

Sellers description:
Color exterior: Sherwood Green
Color interior: Suede Green
Features: Toolkit
Wheels: Wire Wheels, painted body color
Tires: Dunlop Gold Seal 5.25/ 5.50.18 GPR
Brakes: Girling four-wheel mechanical drum brakes
Vin #: 612175
Engine #: S2274
Other 1: Body Number: B8191

This is an exquisitely restored right hand drive Jaguar Mark IV four door sedan that is a one of a kind piece of Jaguar history. Records show it as a "Company Demonstration Car", and verified as the car Tested by Autocar Magazine. It was related as being a "front rank car" and "a fine ambassador abroad for the the high quality British specialist car". In 1980 Paul Skilleter wrote the book "Jaguar Saloon Cars" and featured this exact car in the book on pages 122-124 with the car being photographed at the Dorset House car park. An excerpt from the book reads: "In all respects the body is of "specialist coachbuilder" character, one instance of which is the way in which the doors close..." Sir William Lyons is believed to have owned this remarkable Jaguar at one time. Everything is correct and proper on the car down to the last bolt. All numbers match and it comes with a Heritage Certificate of Authenticity. The car was restored to the original color combination of Sherwood Green with a Suede Green interior and comes with polished hardwood instrument panel, and has similar woodwork on the doors. This remarkable Jaguar has been driven less then 100 test miles since the restoration. This special Mark IV Saloon is for the discerning Jaguar collector who desires an exemplary example with exceptional

2025-01-14 20:18:22 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/listing/jaguar/mk-iv/mk-iv-3-5-litre/1947/383125

Seller's description:

Fiskens, London, UK

1947 Jaguar 3 ½-litre Mark IV Factory Demonstrator

- Factory test and demonstration car

- As featured in The Autocar in March 1948

- Outstanding concours restoration

- Offered from a private collection

A historically significant example offered in outstanding condition, this 3 ½-litre Jaguar was a factory test and demonstration car, featured when new in an extended test report and photos by Autocar magazine.

In gorgeous livery of Sherwood Green over Suede Green interior, chassis 612175 was built on 9 December 1947, and dispatched on 10 February 1948. Registered GVC 677 she was sold to Parkes Ltd., and then to Arthur Albert Hook at a farm address near Grunnislake, Cornwall, in the Tamar Valley near the Devon border.

2026-04-03 15:17:09 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 4/26

www.carandclassic.com/car/C2042148

Seller's description:

1947 Jaguar Mark IV 3½-Litre For Sale by Auction

Right Hand Drive

Manual, 4 speed

Reg. GVC677

Green

Dealer

United Kingdom

THIS VEHICLE IS TO BE AUCTIONED AT GOODWOOD MEMBERS MEETING 19TH APRIL

** 1947 Jaguar Mark IV 3½-Litre Saloon**

The factory demonstrator

Registration no. GVC 677

Chassis no. 612175

• Featured in _The Autocar_ , 19th March 1948

• Restored in the USA during the 1980s and 1990s

• Numerous concours appearances in the USA

• Subsequently part of a private collection in Europe

Finished in Sherwood Green with matching Suede Green interior, chassis number '612175' was completed on 9th December 1947 and dispatched on 10th February 1948. Registered 'GVC 677', the Mark IV featured in _The Autocar_ 's 19th March edition having undergone a week's testing by the respected British motoring magazine. Their reviewer wrote: "one does not have to make any special effort or use of very high speeds to find that distances are being covered in unusually short times. This is because on a normal main road the car will hold, almost irrespective of bend or gradient, a steady rate of between 50 and 60mph without seeming to be exerting itself." The article quoted a top speed of 91mph and a fuel consumption on 'pool' petrol of 16-18mpg. 'GVC 677' would be sold to Parkes Ltd and then to their customer Arthur Albert Hook of Grunnislake, Cornwall.

Exported to the USA in 1979, the Jaguar underwent extensive restoration during the 1980s and '90s, to the very highest standards, which was followed by many successful concours appearances including at the JCNA and Antique Automobile Club of America National Championships, where the restoration's quality was highly praised.

The Jaguar later returned to the UK and was offered from a private collection by Fiskens, from whom it was purchased by our vendor. Maintained in outstanding condition and refreshed where necessary, this historically significant 3½-litre Mark IV must be one of the finest currently available.