2023-08-26 01:19:52 | Reno writes:

now on Auction with Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia

www.bonhams.com/auction/27998/lot/292/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-chassis-n ...

Description:

Lot 292

1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé

Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia

9 September 2023, 13:30 BST

Chichester, Goodwood

£80,000 - £100,000

One of only 479 XK140 dropheads manufactured with right-hand drive, '807283' was acquired by the current vendor, its sixth owner, on 24th February 1964. The car carries a Dumfriesshire registration and appears to have resided in Scotland its entire life. Our vendor has provided a detailed list of major works carried out during his ownership, dating back to April 1964 when safety belts were fitted by Cameron Toll Garage, Edinburgh. Between 1966 and 1968 the engine was removed and a top and bottom overhaul completed. The cylinder head was set up by Rossleigh of Edinburgh who were the Jaguar main agents. More recent renovation has included restoration of the body and a repaint (2000/2003); replacing the wiring loom (2004/2005); re-covering the hood (2004/2005); replacing the carpets (2005); replacing the fuel pump and fitting electronic ignition (2016); and renewing the clutch and overhauling the transmission, brakes and carburettors (2022). Related bills are on file. The vendor reports that the XK is in sound condition mechanically, its engine running well, and describes the interior as 'good but worn' and the paintwork as 'good, but some minor damage'. Accompanying documentation includes an old-style logbook, a current V5C document and the aforementioned bills.