Registration – MHW 895

Chassis No. – 621860

M.O.T. – Exempt

Odometer – 24,358

‘MHW895’ is a striking example of the post-war MKV Jaguar in optimal 3.5-litre saloon form. In its current crisp white livery and curvaceously winged body, ‘MHW895’ exhibits a charming, almost ethereal, persona. This MKV is a home market specified and supplied right hand drive model hailing from 1949. Just under 6,000 in this specification were originally made with the Jaguar Drivers’ Club knowing of just 81 remaining as far back as 1988. That number will have likely significantly decreased by now. With just 4 registered former keepers to date, ‘MHW895’ was acquired by the vendor in August 2021. Currently the MKV records 21,500 miles covered which, whilst can’t be warranted, is thought to be realistic. With an MOT exemption and zero rating for road tax based on its age, ‘MHW895’ comes from the large collection of an individual enthusiast, is offered with some insightful supporting paperwork and is realistically guided for such a rare example.

Although the MKV was an interim model produced for just three years whilst an all new model was developed, Jaguar did not skimp on its specifications. The MKV became the first Jaguar with independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes and designed to be produced in both left and right hand drive. It was also the first to wear rear spats, which ‘MHW895’ showcases so well. Originally finished in grey, ‘MHW895’ today wears a bright white livery that works very well with the running boards, heavily contoured wings, tall chrome radiator shroud and big, faired in headlamps. The saloon style body provides room for five adults and is trimmed in a rarely seen off white leather lending ‘MHW895’ a distinctive, angelic demeanour.

‘MHW895’s’ 3.5-litre pushrod engine based on a Standard design rendered it as the top of the MKV range and producing around a quoted 120bhp which was good for in excess of 90mph back in its day. A four speed manual gearbox also features. Much money has clearly been spent to result in the condition you see here today. Accompanying paperwork, for example, documents over £14,000 having been spent since 2017 with over £9,000 of that expended on body and chassis repairs in 2017. The remainder of the spend relates to items both mechanical and aesthetic in nature.

In summary:

• A very rare, striking looking example of the MKV Jaguar
• A reportedly low owner, low mileage example with much spent in recent years
• Presenting in a charming “white over white” livery which is highly desirable