This 1951 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe is one of just 395 right hand-drive examples produced and is believed to have been imported to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1975. It was built on November 29, 1950 and acquired by the previous owner in 1978, with just 3,000 miles added during his 28 years of ownership. The car was then purchased by the current owner in 2006 and underwent cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment as detailed below. Work included a 2007 repaint in the original Birch Grey, and the car also received a new red interior along with refurbished wood trim. Power comes from the original 3.5L inline-six, which is mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The car is now being offered by a friend of the current owner with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, a complete factory tool kit, and a clean British Columbia registration.

This example was finished in Birch Grey with a Fawn hood from the factory, and it was refinished in the original color in 2007. The current owner reportedly had the car stripped to bare metal and had assorted corrosion issues addressed with new metal panels prior to the repaint. The finish presents well but has reportedly begun to show signs of age, and a scuff is present on the rear left spat and quarter panel.

New sidelight jewels were fitted during the cosmetic refresh, and the seller recommends that the soft top be refinished or replaced. The steel wheels wear white wall Firestone Deluxe Champion tires.

Multiple photos of the car during the restoration process have been provided by the seller and can be seen in the gallery.

Originally Grey, the interior was reupholstered in red leather during the 2007 work, and new red carpets were fitted at the same time. The dash wood was re-veneered and the seller had a new rear interior light installed.

Light creasing can be seen on the driver’s seat, and a new steering column boot is present on the firewall. Smiths instrumentation can be seen across the dash, with the temperature gauge and sender noted as replacement units. The odometer shows just over 40k miles and is believed accurate.

The matching-numbers 3.5L inline-six is mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. A new clutch has been installed along with a new pinion seal, and the engine has received new motor mounts and an updated battery. The suspension has been fitted with newer ball joints and suspension boots, while the Girling brake system has a new master cylinder along with re-sleeved brake cylinders.

Stamping Z4470 can be seen above and confirms the engine as original according to the Heritage Trust Certificate.

The factory tool kit was completed by the current owner shortly after the car was acquired.

A Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate has been provided detailing the factory options along with the engine, body, and transmission numbers. Some records from the current owner are available.