Jaguar: Mk V
Note: This is a sub-section of Jaguar.
1950 JAGUAR MARK V SALOON AND DROPHEAD COUPE
The Jaguar Saloon is a pleasing car of flowing lines and has the distinction of having been selected by a national visual education body as an outstanding example of good design — a compliment indeed.
The 3.5-litre Mark V model is a typically British product and combines a high maximum speed with armchair luxury for the passengers. The road-holding qualities are also extremely good and remain so over all conditions of loading.
There is a drophead coupe version of the Mark V and both cars are excellent value as their basic price is below £1,000, so incurring purchase tax at the single rate only.
ENGINE. Type: 3.5-Litre. Cylinders: 6. Bore X Stroke: 82 mm. X 110 mm. Compression ratio: 6.75 to 1. Maximum b.h.p.: 125 at 4,250 r.p.m.
PERFORMANCE. Maximum speed: 90 m.p.h. Fuel consumption: 18 m.p.g.
DIMENSIONS. Length: 15 ft. 7.5 ins. Height: 5 ft. 2.5 ins. Width: 5 ft. 9.5 ins. Wheelbase: 10 ft. Track: 4 ft. 8 ins. (front); 4 ft. 9.5 ins. (rear). Weight (dry): 3,696 lbs. Fuel capacity: 14 gallons. Tyre size: 6.70 X 16.
BRAKES. Girling Hydraulic.
PRICE. £988 plus £275.3.11 Purchase Tax. Total: £1,263.3.11.