After World War II concluded on September 2, 1945, Jaguar Cars’ William Lyons restarted automobile production so quickly that aircraft were still under construction to complete government contracts in one area of the factory while cars were already being assembled in another. Of course, the company still used the same tooling as before the war, so the new Jaguar Mark IVs were, mechanically speaking, virtually identical to the prewar 1939 SS model. However, the Mark IV was a solid performer with classic coachwork and appointments that enjoyed remarkably broad appeal. Of the 4,420 3.5L Mark IVs produced, only 560 were drophead coupes.
