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*3,485cc straight six *126hp *4-speed manual transmission *One of 1,005 produced *Stunning, graceful styling *Three-position top When Jaguar resumed auto production after World War II, its new cars were revised versions of the 2 ½ and 3 ½ Liter saloons and dropheads from the prewar period. In 1948, Jaguar intorduced the MkV, firmly moving out of its pre-WWII roots. Although Jaguar's new Mk V had a strong resemblance to its predecessors, much was also new. Most noticeably, the new model featured headlamps gracefully integrated into fenders that housed 16-inch steel wheels that were artfully covered by body-coded wheel covers. Thanks to those new wheels, it was now possible to fit full rear fender skirts which only increased the substantial elegance of the Mk V saloon or drophead. The final touches for the body came in the form of substantial dual-plane bumpers which clearly signaled that this was a car to be exported to North America What new owners and admirers couldn't see was that the pressed steel wheels completely hid a new hydraulically-activated braking system. But there were far more changes: The chassis was entirely new and featured independent front suspension consisting of double wishbones, torsion bars and tubular shock absorbers. The rear suspension, however, retained a live rear axle suspended by longitudinally-mounted semi-elliptic leaf springs and damped by lever arm shock absorbers. Power came from a 2,664cc straight six producing 104 horsepower or a 3,485cc six rated at 126 horsepower, the latter of which powered most of the cars produced. No matter which engine was fitted, power was sent aft by way of a four-speed manual transmission. The standard saloon was attractive, but the three-position drophead coupe was truly magnificent. The lovely canvas top had working landau irons and could be fully fastened, folded half way back to give a sedanca appearance, or lowered into a full convertible position. When open, it was easy to see the opulent leather and wood interior. Few people had the chance to own the dropheads, because only 1,005 were built In 1950, the stunning Mk V drophead sold for $3,850, which was nearly twice the price of a new Ford convertible. However, the Mk V had the kind of looks that would make people do almost anything just to own one. The left hand drive 3.5 liter Mk V drophead on offer was likely the subject of an older restoration. Resplendent in Ivory with Pale Blue hides. Little history is known about the car, but it is recorded that it was owned by Frank Weigel in 1981 and had been, prior to the vendor's recent acquisition, with the same keeper for the previous 15 years. MkV Dropheads have been gaining in popularity, and for good reason--it has the grace of a Bentley, the opulence of a Rolls-Royce and the pace of, well, a Jaguar.