2009-11-04 19:48:04 | Peter Ingram writes:

This was believed to have been destroyed in a fire in Dublin Ireland see XK Gazette May 2007 Was reg
726 YZA

2009-11-26 15:02:53 | Lofty writes:

Peter, this is the vehicle! the eire no is 726 yza, it was in wexford, until 1989 and then in laas.the vehicle is stripped and in avery poor state.

2012-01-15 15:53:24 | Michael Scott writes:

This car was once owned by the famous Jaguar author/writer, Paul Skilleter, it being his first Jaguar. The UK registration number was JTK 826. It is mentioned in a very interesting and detailed article in Jaguar World magazine Vol 9 No. 2 November/December 1996. Paul sold the car in 1968 and it eventually found its way to Ireland where it was registered as 726 YZA, owned by Derek Ryan of Dublin. Engine number was G 8699-8S.

2012-02-15 23:50:47 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/12
www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/20140/lot/340/

Auction description:
Sale 20140 - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia, 3 Mar 2012
Oxford
Lot No: 340
Sold in aid of the registered charity, '3Ts - Turn The Tide Of Suicide'
1956 Jaguar XK140SE Drophead Coupé
Registration no. 726 YZA
Chassis no. S807451DN
Engine no. G8699-8S

Estimate: £50,000 - 70,000, € 60,000 - 84,000

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés made in right-hand drive configuration, this 'SE' version has the C-type cylinder head, dual exhaust system and overdrive transmission, and thus represents the model in its ultimate and most desirable form. Chassis number 'S807451DN' was despatched from the factory via Henlys Limited in London to Bristowes Motor Works and first owned by Major A Hickman of Dorset Clay Products, Poole. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records the original colour scheme as Pastel Blue with matching interior and French Grey hood (the present livery is believed to date from circa 1990). Currently registered in the Republic of Ireland, the car was owned there previously by one Victor C Beckwith and also by Mrs Patricia Ryan, widow of the respected Irish enthusiast, the late Derek Ryan. The 'XK' has been in the current owner's hands since its circa 1990 restoration and has seen little use while in his collection. Finished in Old English White with red leather interior, the car is described by the vendor as in generally very good condition and offered with the aforementioned Heritage Certificate. All proceeds of the sale will be donated to the registered charity, '3Ts - Turn The Tide Of Suicide'.

2012-03-20 18:02:05 | Paul Skilleter writes:

As far as I can establish, the car offered by Bonhams appears unlikely to be my old pastel blue XK 140 drophead. Unless some most convincing evidence emerges to the contrary, my belief is that JTK 826 (as it was UK registered when I owned it in 1966) is owned by Stuart Ward in the UK who bought it in poor condition about four years ago.

2012-03-21 22:34:38 | pauls writes:

The car was withdrawn from above auction.

2012-03-22 08:02:50 | Paul Skilleter writes:

Regarding the identity of JTK 826 (as I call it), convincing evidence has indeed emerged that the car to be offered by Bonhams at Hendon in April is the genuine article. I have obtained a detailed history of this car and spoken to previous owners. On the basis of continuous history, and the results of inspections by qualified personnel, it now appears highly unlikely that the entity owned by Stuart Ward is JTK 826.

2012-04-11 23:23:11 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 4/12
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20141/lot/343/

Auction description:
30 Apr 2012 2 p.m. London, New Bond Street
Collectors Motor Cars
Auction 20141
Lot 343
Sold in aid of the registered charity, '3Ts - Turn The Tide Of Suicide'
1956 Jaguar XK140SE Drophead Coupé
Registration no. 726 YZA
Chassis no. S807451DN
Engine no. G8699-8S
Estimate:
£50,000 - 70,000
€61,000 - 85,000
US$ 80,000 - 110,000

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés made in right-hand drive configuration, and thus one of the rarest Jaguar models, this 'SE' version has the C-type cylinder head, dual exhaust system and overdrive transmission, and thus represents the model in its ultimate and most desirable form. Jaguar records confirm that chassis number 'S807451DN' was despatched from the factory via main dealers Henlys Limited in London to Bristowes Motor Works and the car was first owned by Major A Hickman of Dorset Clay Products, Poole, and registered JTK 826. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records the original colour scheme as Pastel Blue with matching interior and French Grey hood (the present livery dates from circa 1990). Chassis engine and body numbers on this car all conform exactly with Jaguar Heritage records.
This car has a known continuous history from October 1966 and earned a special place in Jaguar folklore when it was acquired by Paul Skilleter, author and publisher specialising in Jaguar cars. He writes:-

"JTK 826 is a very special car to me as it was my first Jaguar. I bought it for £250 in October 1966 and owned it for around two years, and saw an indicated 138mph on the spedo! During that time it became the 'founder car' of the XK Register".

The car passed in 1968 to specialist car dealer Cecil Bendall of Hitchin who sold JTK 826 to G R Hazel of Weston, near Hitchin, a somewhat reclusive character who used the car very little. Jaguar enthusiast Vic Beckwith subsequently bought the car from Hazel and carried out a high quality refurbishment of interior and exterior. Beckwith sold the car to respected Irish enthusiast, the late Derek Ryan of Dublin, who registered the car in Ireland 726 YZA. While in Ryan's ownership this car was fire damaged, passing then through the hands of two 'establishment' figures in the Irish old car world before acquisition by the present owner some twenty or more years ago. A careful restoration was embarked upon circa 1990, since when this car has seen little use while in the owner's collection. Recently gently re-commissioned, it is finished in Old English White with red leather interior. The car is described by the vendor as in generally very good condition. It is offered with the aforementioned Jaguar Heritage Certificate and is currently licenced in Ireland. Paul Skilleter featured this car in an article in Jaguar World in November/December 1996. The XK 140 Drophead Coupé model is well suited to snug, all-season, Continental touring or the more sporting motorist may prefer to fully exploit its 210bhp in more competitive events.

2012-05-19 08:40:20 | pauls writes:

Lot Number 343
Estimate £50000-£70000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price £50000
Hammer Price (inc premium) £57500

2013-02-04 10:31:07 | Simon Gurney writes:

Can anyone help me in getting in touch with Paul Skilleter, e-mail/ phone no
Many thanks
Simon

2013-10-04 20:05:48 | pauls writes:

Car is on ebay (Spanish) 10/4/13
www.ebay.es/itm/1956-JAGUAR-XK140-SE-DROPHEAD-COUPE-/331036787105
Opening bid GBP 59.995, no bids 7 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Registration number: 726 YZA, Chassis number S807451DN, Engine number: G8699-8S

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupes made in right-hand drive configuration, and thus one of the rarest Jaguar models, this 'SE' version has the C-type cylinder head, dual exhaust system and overdrive transmission, and thus represents the model in its ultimate and most desirable form. Jaguar records confirm that the chassis number 'S807451DN' was dispatched from the factory via main dealers Henley Limited in London to Bristowes Motor Works and the car was first owned by Major A Hickman of Dorset Clay Products, Poole, and registered JTK 826. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage certificate records the original colour scheme as Pastel Blue with matching interior and French Grey hood (the present livery dates from circa 1990). The chassis, engine and body numbers on this car all confirms exactly with Jaguar Heritage records. This car has a known continuous history from October 1966 and earned a special place in Jaguar folklore when it was acquired by Paul Skilleter, author and publisher specialising in Jaguar cars.

The car passed in 1968 to specialist car dealer Cecil Bendall of Hitchin whom sold JTK 826 to G R Hazel of Weston, near Hitchin, a somewhat reclusive character who used the car very little. Jaguar enthusiast Vic Beckwith subsequently bought the car from Hazel and carried out a high quality refurbishment of interior and exterior. Beckworth sold the car to respected Irish enthusiast, the late Derek Ryan of Dublin, who registered the car in Ireland 726 YZA. While in Ryan's ownership this car was fire damaged, passing then through the hands of two 'established' figures in the Irish old car world before acquisition by the most recent owner some twenty or more years ago.

A careful restoration was embarked on circa 1990, since when the car has seen little use while in the possession of its last owner. Recently gently re-commissioned, it is finished in Old English White with red leather interior. The car is in generally very good condition. It is offered with the aforementioned Jaguar Heritage certificate and is currently licensed in Ireland. Paul Skilleter features this car in an article in Jaguar World and November/December 1996. The XK Drophead coupe model is well suited to snug, all-season, continental touring or the more sporting motorist may prefer to fully exploit its 210bhp in more competitive events.