Despite Jaguar cofounder William Lyons’ interest in sporty cars, the Mark V was never offered as a two-door coupe. The only two-door Mark V available was the drophead coupe, which often struck people as curious. Why not offer a fixed- head coupe? That question struck the owner of this 1950 Jaguar MkV, and finding the answer kicked off a 12-year build production, which led to what is most likely the only two-door Mark V fixed-head coupe ever built. Affixed over a one-off, custom-built frame and chassis, every panel of this Jaguar was altered to accommodate the new look. Painted two-tone Metallic Gray over Bright Metallic Silver, the Mark V is adorned with both stock and custom-polished stainless-steel trim. Some of the more outstanding visual elements include custom twin side-view mirrors, a revised grille and gently restyled front and rear fenders. Interestingly, the pontoon headlights are factory Mark V but look custom. Retaining the original suicide doors, the roofline and bustle back rear end further maintain the Jaguar Mark V profile. The custom-designed, one-off, 19-inch polished aluminum wheels bear a resemblance to the original factory pressed steel wheels but bring a sharp modernism to the overall look. The custom chassis hosts four-wheel disc brakes, a four-wheel airbag suspension with three-position automatic self-leveling system, and a Mustang II front suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering. Highly detailed, the entire undercarriage features polished, chromed and painted surfaces. Powered by a balanced and blueprinted 350 CI Chevrolet V-8 engine and 700R automatic transmission, a Ford 9-inch rear end is packed with 3.71 gears, all of which allow for tremendously confident launches coupled with the flexibility to run at highway speeds. The V-8 is built with 8-stack electronic side-draft fuel injection, which includes a handheld tuning device. The entire scene under the hood is absolutely breathtaking, a combination like the undercarriage of painted, polished and chromed surfaces creating an astonishing visual unlike any other. The custom interior was created by Ron Mangus Interior and boasts details upon details. The two-tone gray and silver upholstery matches the exterior, and the flooring is a remarkably unique vinyl with polished strips somewhat reminiscent of boat decking. Pay close attention, and the multitude of surface materials will become evident, lending depth and texture to the overall visual. The power-operated bucket seats are supportive and separated by a custom designed and built center console detailed with dark wood, billet appointments and modern switches. The dashboard is restyled and custom fit from a 1950 Buick, complete with the original Buick instruments for a lovely antique look. Careful observers will also note the Buick- donated window frames. The custom interior scene spills over into the trunk as well, which boasts a power-operated lid and comes with fitted, tailor-made luggage. A Bluetooth, 7-speaker sound system provides entertainment, and power windows and air conditioning further the luxurious accommodations of this Mark V Custom.