Anita sends this picture: "Curiously googling the history of DUV 71, as my mother travelled around Europe with a companion around 1948 in this Jaguar. The photo sits above my desk. Discovered it is back in the UK. Thought your readers might find this interesting."
Editor: Dear Anita, you are right, we found similar info, or at least that DUV71 was sold by Bonhams back in 2007. If you check that link you will see more B&W photos including the one that sits on your desk. The auction description mentions a first new owner in 1946, a Mr. R. Swarbrick (your mother's companion?). "It was taken on numerous continental holidays during his ownership, including a trip to Le Mans where it was timed at 98 mph on the Mulsanne Straight." Well the above photo obviously was shot in France with a 'boulangerie'and 'epicerie' in the background. What happened after 2007 is not known to us, but possibly he/she will turn up after reading this.