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The presented lot
is celebrated for
its stunning art
deco styling and
Jaguar Cars, originally founded as the flanked by distinctive, large dinner-plate
Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, advanced features like headlamps. The chrome accents enhance
became synonymous with performance its commanding presence, making it as
and luxury under its new name in independent front remarkable in its day as it is now.
1945. While the brand initially built a suspension, marking
reputation for “more show than go,” the The cabin is appointed with luxurious tan
introduction of the Jaguar name in 1936 a significant evolution pigskin hide, complementing the stately
marked a shift towards iconic sports and burr walnut dashboard and fittings. A
luxury saloons. in both luxury and rare sunroof further adds to its appeal,
making this Jaguar a truly special find.
The presented 1948 Jaguar Mark IV, engineering for
a supreme tourer and elegant sports Under the bonnet, the Mark IV is powered
saloon, remains a striking vehicle even British automobiles by a smooth 3500cc 6-cylinder engine,
today. This example is finished in the mated to a 4-speed manual transmission.
timeless shade of black, with graceful With a rear axle ratio of 4.25:1, it offers
lines and an imposing chrome radiator a balance of performance and comfort.
