LOT 59
1946 Jaguar Mk IV 2½-Litre Saloon Registration no. HLL 731 Chassis no. 510010
1946 Jaguar Mk IV 2½-Litre Saloon Registration no. HLL 731 Chassis no. 510010
1946 Jaguar Mk IV 2½-Litre Saloon
Registration no. HLL 731
Chassis no. 510010
Registration no. HLL 731
Chassis no. 510010
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Earliest-surviving 2½-litre saloon
*Matching numbers
*Highly original
Setting the template for successive Jaguar saloons this 1946 2½-litre saloon is said to be the earliest example known to survive. The car offered is number 10 of the first 17 2 ½-litres built after the war and features numerous SS Jaguar parts which were not seen in later models. This car's bodywork, black paint, glass and chrome are vendor-assessed as very good, the wheels/tyres as excellent. The pigskin seats and trim are reported to be excellent and the dashboard, door cards and headlining as very good. Engine running and starting is ranked as excellent, presentation as very good and the running gear is rated as very good throughout. Our vendor says the electrics are excellent. The car's history file is said to be very good.
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Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 88/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 21/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 18/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 5
Trim: 5
ENGINE TOTAL: 19/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5
Car History File: 4


























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