1948 Jaguar Mark IV Saloon

The Jaguar Mark IV is a 4 door (Saloon) car built by Jaguar from 1945 to 1949. It was a re-launch of the Pre-War model made by SS Cars Ltd. Before the Second War the name Jaguar was the model name given to the complete range of cars built by SS Cars Ltd. The saloons were titled SS Jaguar 1.5 liter or 3.5 liter. The two-seater sports car was titled the SS Jaguar 100 2.5 liter or 3.5 liter.

After the war the company name was changed to Jaguar Cars Ltd. Although the post-war saloons were officially the Jaguar 1.5 litre, 2.5 litre, etc., the term 'Mark IV' was sometimes applied retrospectively by the trade to differentiate them from the officially named Mark V.

All the cars were built on a separate chassis frame with suspension by semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. The engines were equipped with twin S.U. carburetors and could power the cars to 90 mph driving through a 4-speed transmission. The classic English styling with large chrome plate headlights, chrome grille shell and thermostatic shutters and long front fenders with integral running boards hark back to the glory days of English Coachbuilding. Interior appointments include leather upholstery. Wilton wool carpeting and the use of fine walnut veneers trimming the interior.

This car was originally sold at the Henlys Jaguar dealership in London. It has been owned and restored over the last 16 years by the current owners.