I was hoping that someone could give me information on how to value a one of a kind Jaguar. I know it sounds crazy, but I do believe we just aquired a 1949 mark v station wagon. I would love to hear back from anyone that may have knowledge of this car ever being made and again how to get something like this appraised if it really is a one of a kind.Attached Thumbnails

 

That's an imposing monster! The window frames suggest it's the work of a quality coachbuilder.

Here's the chassis, body and engine number ranges published by Jaguar Heritage:


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The six digit chassis numbers for RHD commence 51 and LHD commence 53. Yours commencing 52 looks like a reserved range.

Graham

 

The modification would have been done by a body maker, not by Jaguar. The car has a chassis, so is easier to fashion a body onto than the later monocoque bodyshelled cars. There is likely to be a plate somewhere with the body builders name and address on it, so have a good look round the car. As to value, I doubt it will be worth all that much.

 

Fraser is exactly right and as no body number is on the factory plate the car waas likely sold as he states--as a rolling chassis with some body work on it--or in a crate. I would search first under the term shooting brake.

 

This is a very surprising find, indeed, not the least because, as a coachbuilt special bodied example from that vintage, it's LEFT-hand drive! I'd LOVE to see this creation in person and might have to drive down to Pacifica just for the occasion.

 

Have you valued or listed this car for sale?

 

I just happened to spot this very same unique Mk V estate--two years on--for sale! It's listed for just under $20K at Beverly Hills Car Club. I don't see anything in the listing about whether or not it actually runs. Despite obviously in need of a strip and paint, the body and interior appear essentially intact.

Edit: I received a return email from the selling dealer. The engine turns freely but does not run. Makes the ad text about its needing a light refreshing a wee bit of a stretch.

 

The OP was last on the forum in March 2018 and must have decided the restoration task was too great or not worthwhile.

The Beverly Hills Car Club advertisement will disappear but this thread remains forever. As a prospective buyer or future owner could turn up on the forum asking questions, the advertisement photos could be useful.











Graham

 

I had a couple email responses from someone at BHCC and learned that this shooting brake came there in long-non-running condition and so it remains. The white upholstery, as best I can make out in the pics, is vinyl, with faux pleats. Not great pics but body and undercarriage look pretty sound, other than paint literally falling off. No evidence of a tool kit.

Granville