Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this 1954 Jaguar Mark VII Sedan, elegant and luxurious,
this Jaguar shows a beautifully rare patina that can only be had
over time and careful preservation. Finished in a soft, medium Gray
hue, the paint and body are quite exceptional in their rare
originality. The interior compartment has been treated to new
upholstery on the seats and door panels in a darker Saddle material
that is soft, comfortable and pleasing to the eye. The dash board
and gauge set remain original to the car and the headliner also
appears vintage. A full sliding moon roof is found above the
driver?s area. An original Road Speed rim is found in the tidy and
very original luggage compartment. The Dunlop spare tire is likely
an original to the car as well. Owner?s manuals with prior owner
information and maintenance books are also included with purchase
of this grand automobile.Jaguar?s Mark VII evolved from the interim
Mark V, which had looked like the pre-war Mark IV, except with long
flowing separate fenders. Bentley had already used the name Mark
VI, so Jaguar skipped to the next Roman numeral. The body was now
full-width, with slab sides and the suggestion of fender lines, but
the Mark V roofline was retained and the grille also bore the same
Jaguar signature.Inside, the burled walnut dash was crammed with
gauges and the engine had been moved forward, which added three
inches of leg space for the rear seat passengers. The new trunk
also had a vertical spare wheel and was significantly larger. The
Mark VII was able to cruise at 80 mph easily, especially with the
optional overdrive gearbox, available in 1954. 'The Motor' magazine
tested a Mark VII at a top speed of 101 mph and 0-60 mph in 13.7
seconds. Los Angeles Jaguar dealer Peter Satori did even better,
with 0-60 in 12.6 seconds and a top speed of 104 mph.
