Jaguar Mk VII

Overview
Produced: 1950-1954, 20908 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

In 1950 Jaguar announced its latest saloon model, the XK engined Mk VII saloon. The Mk VII was a much larger and more powerful car than the old outgoing Mk V model. Despite its large, bulbous looks and considerable bulk (2 tons in weight) the Mk VII had excellent performance and good handling characteristics to entertain sporting drivers.

The body of the Mk VII was all new and featured contemporary styling elements typical of the early 1950's. The interior of the Mk VII was well equipped and featured the usual wood and leather expected of a car in this class. Amongst the options available on the Mk VII were automatic and overdrive gearboxes and even a race proven "C-type" cylinder head.

The Mk VII was finally superseded by the updated Mk VIIM in 1954.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
3442ccS6 DOHCJaguar XK83mm x 106mm8
Fuel System
TypeNumberCapacityComment
SU 1.75inch2
Transmission
TypeGearsComment
Automatic4
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
106 mph13.6 s18 mpg160 bhp 5200
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DrumDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
86 Jaguar Mk VII H&H Sales Limited 17 Apr 2013 Not sold
151 Jaguar Mk V Three Position Drophead Coys 14 Jul 2012 Not sold
126 Jaguar MK V Drophead Coupe Coys 12 May 2012 - €70166.00
145 Jaguar MK V Drophead Coupe Coys 24 Mar 2012 Not sold
38 Jaguar MK VII H&H Sales Limited 13 Apr 2011 - £12650.00
17 Jaguar MK VII H&H Sales Limited 13 Apr 2011 Not sold
246 Jaguar Mk V Drophead Coupe Coys 10 Apr 2010 - €100328.00
224 Jaguar Mk V Coys 11 Mar 2010 Not sold
327 Jaguar MK V Saloon Coys 4 Oct 2008 - £19996.00
098 1953 JAGUAR MK VII H&H Sales Limited 21 Nov 2007 Not sold
449 1950 Jaguar Mk V Saloon Coys 14 Jul 2007 Not sold
12 Jaguar Mk VII BCA 19 Feb 2007 - £6270.00
117 Jaguar MKVII Barons 14 Mar 2006 £4100.00 -
722 Jaguar MKVII Saloon Cheffins 2 Apr 2005 Not sold
618 Jaguar MKVII Saloon Cheffins 4 Dec 2004 £775.00 -
645 Jaguar Mk 7 Saloon Bonhams 11 Sep 2004 £650.00 £748.00
440 Jaguar Mk VII Cheffins 3 Apr 2004 £12000.00 -
134 Jaguar MKVII (1952) Barons 3 Jun 2003 Not sold
286 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) Bonhams 17 Aug 2002 £34500.00 -
339 Jaguar MKVII Saloon (1954) Cheffins 23 Jun 2001 £9100.00 -
320 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1951) Cheffins 2 Sep 2000 €20500.00 -
055 Jaguar MKV 3.5 (1950) BCA 7 Aug 2000 - £21400.00
977 Jaguar MKV 3.5 (1950) Brooks 23 Jun 2000 Not sold
707 Jaguar MKV (1950) Brooks 27 Apr 2000 - £20125.00
070 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) H&H Sales Limited 6 Oct 1999 £22500.00 -
178 Jaguar MKVII (1954) Brooks 7 Aug 1999 Not sold
052 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1951) H&H Sales Limited 28 Jul 1999 £26000.00 -
527 Jaguar MKVII (1954) Sothebys 16 Jul 1999 £3900.00 £4485.00
011 Jaguar MKV Saloon (1950) Barons 23 Mar 1999 Not sold
709 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) Brooks 2 Dec 1998 Not sold
062 Jaguar MKVII (1954) BCA 12 Oct 1998 Not sold
054 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) Brooks 7 Sep 1998 Not sold
069 Jaguar MKVII M (1954) H&H Sales Limited 3 Jun 1998 Not sold
859 Jaguar MKV Saloon (1950) Brooks 4 Dec 1997 - £9775.00
441 Jaguar MKV (1951) Kruse 15 Nov 1997 Not sold
024 Jaguar MKVII Saloon (1954) H&H Sales Limited 4 Jun 1997 £6500.00 -
249 Jaguar MKVII (1953) RTS Auctions Ltd 13 Apr 1997 Not sold
063 Jaguar MKVII (1953) ADT 16 Dec 1996 - £10605.00
620 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) Sothebys 25 Nov 1996 - £20125.00
676 Jaguar MKV Saloon (1950) Brooks 2 Aug 1996 Not sold
346 Jaguar MKVII Rally (1954) Brooks 8 May 1996 - £7820.00
058 Jaguar MKVII M (1954) ADT 22 Apr 1996 - £8610.00
299 Jaguar MKVII M (1954) Sothebys 18 Mar 1996 - £5750.00
040 Jaguar MKV (1951) Coys 27 Jun 1995 Not sold
040 Jaguar MKV Sports (1951) Christies 13 May 1995 £6200.00 -
004 Jaguar MKVII (1954) Coys 11 May 1995 Not sold
1665 Jaguar MKVII Saloon (1954) Sothebys 5 Dec 1994 Not sold
026 Jaguar MKVII (1953) H&H Sales Limited 15 Sep 1994 £5400.00 -
610 Jaguar MKV 3.5 (1950) Sothebys 18 Jul 1994 £9500.00 -
308 Jaguar MKVII (1954) Brooks 18 Jun 1994 Not sold
144 Jaguar MKV (1950) Brooks 27 Apr 1994 £9000.00 -
037 Jaguar MKV Dhc (1950) Sothebys 12 Dec 1993 Not sold
031 Jaguar MKVII (1954) ADT 6 Dec 1993 Not sold
069 Jaguar MKV Sports (1950) Christies 12 Sep 1992 £4300.00 -
187 Jaguar MKVII 3.4 (1954) Brooks 30 Apr 1992 £6710.00 -
Books
Magazine Articles
Title Pages Options
Article The real heavies
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Publication Practical Classics March 2011
The real heavies - Forget the Mk2 - as underworld chariots the Jaguars Mk VII-IX were in a criminal league of their own.  Jaguar MK VII, Jaguar MK IX, Wolseley 6/90.
Article Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61
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Publication Classic Cars June 2009
Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61- It's an unlikely racer, but Stirling Moss managed all right - and these luxury saloons hurtle in comfort.  Here's how to find the one you want.
Article Data file: Jaguar MkVII, VIII, IX
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Publication Practical Classics May 2004
Data file: Jaguar MkVII, VIII, IX - Grace, pace and space chosen by royalty and rally drivers alike.
Article Skin deep - Jaguar MK7
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Publication Classics Monthly October 2011
Skin deep - Jaguar MK7 - It's solid and it runs beautifully, so why has this Jaguar MK7 polarised opinion amongst enthusiasts?
Article A remarkable Mark VII
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast March 2007
A remarkable Mark VII
Article Timewarp Classics: No 13
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 25 May 2006
Timewarp Classics: No 13 - ANDREW ROBERTS continues CCW's travels through time by taking us back to 1950, the year that saw the launch of the Jaguar Mk VII saloon, as car that helped transform the fledgling company from upstart to star.
Article Buying power - Jaguar MK 7-9
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 24 November 2005
Buying power - Jaguar MK 7-9 - These big early Jaguars offer a lot of style and class...but they can also offer a lot of potentially expensive rust problems, too.  So, best to read RICHARD GUNN's guide to getting one that's as good as possible in the first place, so you can start enjoying it straight away.
Article Road Test - Jaguar MK VII -IX
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 28 October 2004
Road Test - Jaguar MK VII -IX - Built 1950-61, four-door, five-seater saloon.  Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive.  Six-cylinder, 3422cc and 3781cc 6-cyl DOHC engine.
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