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1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 647460
  • Engine Number: Z3482
William Lyon's SS Motorcar Company was renamed Jaguar in 1945. At the 1948 London Motor Show, Jaguar unveiled its Mark V wearing a pre-War design, and the new and sensational XK120. Early post-War production had essentially been with pre-War designs. The MkV features a cruciform-braced chassis with torsion bar independent suspension in the front and hydraulic brakes at all four corners. Jaguar's existing Standard-based, six-cylinder, overhead-valve engine was continued in both 2.5- and 3.5-liter forms. The bodywork maintained the pre-war tradition, though with minor up-dating in the form of faired-in headlamps, rear-wheel spats, and deeper bumpers. The Mark V was available in drophead coupe or saloon versions and was outfitted with luxuriously appointed interiors that had become a Jaguar hallmark. Production of the Mark V ceased in June of 1951 after slightly fewer than 10,500 had been built. Just 1,005 examples of the Drophead Coupe were built, of which just 28 used the smaller engine. In 1950, Jaguar listed the MKV Drophead for $3,850, which was nearly twice the price of a new Ford convertible.

This example is powered by a 3.5-liter and four-speed synchromesh transmission. It was given a restoration in the early 2000s which included an engine rebuild and the addition of a discreet, custom-built air conditioning unit.

In 2013, this car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $97,750 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013

2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction

Sale Price :
USD $97,750

2012 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale

Lot was not sold

1951 Jaguar Mark V Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Jaguar Mark V

(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647490
Sold for USD$30,240
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar MkV Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647465
Sold for USD$77,550
  2019 Mecum : Monterey
 
1951 Jaguar Mk V Saloon
Chassis#: 628538
Sold for USD$68,750
  2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
 
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Saloon
Chassis#: 625833
Sold for USD$18,591
  2018 H & H Auctions - Duxford Motor Car Auction
 
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Saloon
Sold for USD$37,973
  2018 H & H Auctions - Duxford Motor Car Auction
 
1951 Jaguar MkV 3½-Litre Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: 640346
Sold for USD$91,903
  2017 Bonhams : London Olympia
 
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 640220
Sold for USD$84,365
  2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford
 
1951 Jaguar MKV
Chassis#: S647465
Sold for USD$80,000
  2016 The Finest : Aspen
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3.5 Saloon
Sold for USD$21,384
  2016 Shannons - Melbourne Autumn Classic
 
1951 Jaguar Mk. V Drophead Coupé (3½ Litre)
Chassis#: 640139
Sold for USD$62,387
  2015 Historics at Brookland
 
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647465
Sold for USD$93,500
  2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar Mk V Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: S647465
Sold for USD$94,600
  2015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647365
Sold for USD$63,250
  2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647460
Sold for USD$97,750
  2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Saloon
Chassis#: 625749
Sold for USD$36,290
  2012 The Imperial War Museum
 
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 640391
Sold for USD$87,224
  2012 The Imperial War Museum
 
1951 Jaguar MkV Drop Head Coupe
Chassis#: 647349
Sold for USD$125,800
  2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az
 
1951 JAGUAR MARK V
Chassis#: 647349
Sold for USD$77,175
  2011 McCormick's - Auction 51-Palm Springs, California
 
1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 647490
Sold for USD$99,450
  2011 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
1951 Jaguar Mark V image  
1951 Jaguar MkV 3½-Litre Saloon
Chassis#: 625749
Sold for USD$28,238
  2011 Bonhams - RAF Museum, Hendon, Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
 

Jaguar Mark Vs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1951 Jaguar Mark V's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupé6402202023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $70,000$90,000
1951 Jaguar Mk. V Saloon (3½ litre)6254432019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World $24,000$28,000
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupé6473492019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale $80,000$100,000
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupé6473492019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting $80,000$100,000
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe6401142019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford $40,000$50,000
1951 Jaguar Mark V 3½-Litre Drophead Coupe6473652014 RM Auctions Amelia Island $50,000$70,000
1951 Jaguar MK V 3-Position Drop Head Coupe6474602012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale   
1951 JAGUAR MARK V DROPHEAD COUPE 2003 Kruse Auction Hot Springs, AR$60,000  

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1951 Jaguar Mark V

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1951 Jaguar Mark V vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Chassis #: 647365
Engine #: Z 3279
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1951 Jaguar Mark V vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Chassis #: 647460
Engine #: Z3482

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