2014-05-17 09:02:20 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/14
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21916/lot/340/

Auction description:
Lot 340
1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3½-liter Drophead Coupé
Chassis no. 637228
Engine no. SL3200
US$ 95,000 - 125,000
£57,000 - 74,000

This left-hand drive Mk IV Drophead It is attractively liveried in black with superb burgundy leather upholstery, red carpets and excellent walnut veneer door cappings and dashboard. Driving equipment includes Lucas lighting, twin SU carburetors and a comprehensive fitted tool kit in the trunk lid. Nicely restored, the swoopy exterior is both elegant and sporting with the richly trimmed interior is inviting and comfortable. The Three position top allows for fully enclosed, sedenca, or completely open motoring. A CCCA Full Classic®, the Mark IV represents a wonderful value as a usable tour car that has the presence of a Bentley with adequate power and supreme waftability.

2014-05-23 21:45:19 | M. S. Abbasi writes:

Nice restoration but the pram irons of the folding roof are fitted incorrectly. They need to be swapped left with right.

2014-08-07 14:20:27 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 8/14
www.mecum.com/lot-detail.cfm

Lot F218, Monterey 2014, Aug 14-16
1948 Jaguar
Model MKIV
BodyDrop Head Coupe
Engine 3.5/125 HP
Trans 4-Speed
Color Black
Interior Burgundy
VIN/SERIAL 637228