1952 Jaguar MK VII ch. 1751 ( EUR 33000 )

The Jaguar Mark VII was a large four-door sports saloon car launched by Jaguar Cars of Coventry at the 1950 London Motor Show. It replaced the Jaguar Mark V, but as there was a Bentley Mark VI already on the market, Jaguar decided to call the next model Mark VII. A version of the Jaguar Mark V with the XK engine had been designated the Jaguar Mark VI, but it is thought that only two were built. The Mk VII chassis came from the Jaguar Mark V with which the Mark VII shared its 10 feet (3,048.0 mm) wheelbase. But for this latest offering Jaguar designed a modern and streamlined looking body, featuring fully integrated headlights and mudguards along with an increased rear overhang which gave the car enhanced presence. As on the Mark V, the upper part of the rear wheels was covered by the body work (properly called spats, and removable for flat tyre wheel changes). In place of its predecessor's flat windscreen, the Mark VII design included a two piece front screen, adumbrating the gently curved one piece screen that would become available with the Jaguar Mark VIII. The predecessor model had been powered by an engine of prewar design, originally developed by the Standard Motor Company. The Mark VII featured the remarkable newly developed XK engine first seen in production form in the 1948 XK120.[4] The 3442 cc straight-six engine provided the same 160 bhp (119.3 kW) power output in this application as in the Mark VII's sports car contemporary. Despite its size, a top speed in excess of 100 mph (160 km/h) was claimed for the Mark VII.
Specifications.
Bodywork. Length/width/height/wheelbase – cm (in) : 499/185/160/305 (196.4/73./62.9/120.1); weight : 1735 kg (3830 lb).
Mechanics. Engine : straight six 3442 cc (210 ci), front mounted, 12 valves, 2 SU carburettors, manual 4 speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive. Maximum power : 160 hp at 5200 rpm; torque : 264 Nm at 2500 rpm. Maximum speed : 163 km/h (101 mph).