 1952 Jaguar Mark VII sedan. See more pictures of Jaguar cars. |
The
bulbous envelope body retained a distinctive Jaguar vertical grille and
a trace of the traditional separate fenderlines. The leading front
fender tips, rear fenders, roof, tail, and side window shapes were all
gently rounded. Roomy compared to previous Jaguars, it still came with
all the usual wood and leather fittings. This was also the first car
from Coventry offered with an optional automatic transmission, supplied
by Borg-Warner.
The Mark VII had 160 bhp and foglamps recessed
into the front fender valences. The Mark VIIM replaced it in 1954 with
a 190-bhp version of the XK six and freestanding fog lights. All models
were equipped with drum brakes, and power steering was not available.
Succeeded by the Mark VIII series in 1957.
Pluses of the 1950-1957 Jaguar Mark VII/VIIM:
- Six passenger room combined with near XK120 performance
- Graceful "period" styling
- Not too expensive for a collectible
- Both series are Milestone cars
- Rust-prone
- Body parts no longer around
- Marginal brakes
- Construction quality doesn't match looks
- Mark VII: 20,939
- Mark VIIM: 9,261
Specifications of the 1950-1957 Jaguar Mark VII/VIIM:
Length, inches: 196.5
Wheelbase, inches: 120.0
Weight, pounds: 3,865
Price, new: approx. $4,000-4,600 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1950-1957 Jaguar Mark VII/VIIM:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| dohc I-6 | 3442 | 160/190 | 1950-1957 |
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