1948 Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5L OHV inline-four, 125 bhp
- Colour
- Burgundy with black accents
A left-hand-drive, U.S.-specification Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe delivered new to International Motors in Los Angeles in June 1948, fitted with the desirable 3½-litre engine. A concours-quality restoration completed in 2000 produced the current burgundy and black livery with chrome wire wheels and whitewall tyres. The car subsequently scored 99.91 points at a regional Jaguar Club of North America Concours in Austin, Texas, and retains JDHT certification confirming matching numbers.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$137,500
- 1948-06-25 →Factory deliveryInternational Motors, Los Angelesfull documentation
Original US-market dealer recipient, confirmed by JDHT certificate showing matching factory engine and body numbers.
- Date unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Owner drove the car to a regional JCNA concours event after restoration; undertook minor remedial work following that appearance.
Competition
- —Jaguar Clubs of North America ConcoursAustin, Texas JCNA Regional Concours99.91 points
Car was driven approximately 50 miles to the event; minor deductions were primarily attributed to cleanliness rather than mechanical or cosmetic faults.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000Restoration
Concours-level full restoration resulting in a burgundy and black exterior finish, black three-position hood with landau irons, chrome wire wheels, whitewall tyres, and refurbished interior woodwork. A complete period tool set was correctly mounted in the boot lid.
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