1948 Jaguar Mark IV DHC, LHD ~ Babe Paley ~SOLD

1948 Jaguar Mark IV DHC/LHD 3.5L ~ 1 of 60 existing!

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***SORRY, SOLD!***

DOCUMENTED CELEBRITY PROVENANCE

The 1st "Jaguar" (by name) created by Sir William Lyons who commented - "It doesn't cost anymore to make it pretty" ~ All Correct, #2-/3++ Condition, winning 1st Place in every show entered. Of the 376 produced as left hand drive Mk IV’s, this is 1 of less than 60 known to remain. This magnificent specimen has an all-correct, 3 year, time-tested restoration presented in its stately, Black w/ Camel interior.

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Reference Number 12502

as of 8/24/2007

Overview
Car 1948 Jaguar Mark IV DHC, LHD ~ Babe Paley ~
VIN 637293 
Small Series  1 of 375 
Exterior / Interior Color      Black /      Tan 
Condition Exceptional 
Mileage 29,000 miles
Delivery Mileage 
Configuration Left Hand Drive (LHD) 
Transmission Manual Shift 
Options Exterior: Wire wheels
Interior: Leather interior, Wooden trim 
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Known History

~ The original, documented owner was "Babe" Paley, recently portrayed as one of Truman Capote's "Swans" in the feature films - "Capote" & "Infamous". She was the wife of William S. Paley, President & founder of CBS who purchased the car from the then new & soon to be famous, Hoffman Motors in NYC. Babe was a fashion editor for VOGUE & was always on the "Best Dressed" lists & at the top of New York Society. She has been attributed w/ saying -"One can never be too rich or too thin". Babe, along w/ her many, Who's Who friends, such as Truman Capote and her beautiful black Mark IV made memorable drives around the New York social circles ~

 

 

Ø Complete & Correct Restoration

Ø "Best Quality" CONNOLLY Hides & Wilton Carpets as per Jaguar Specs.

Ø Complete & Rare Factory Tool Kit

Ø Dayton SS, polished wire wheels w/ chrome knock-offs

Ø Featured in “The Classic Car”, produced by the CCCA & edited by Beverly Rae Kimes

 

 

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