2016-05-08 12:47:44 | Patrick writes:

For sale at
www.lesanciennes.com/annonce/A95032-ventes-auto-jaguar-xk140-roadster-1955.html
EUR 145'000

2018-01-27 20:09:42 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/18
www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/362/

Auction description:
1954 Jaguar XK140 SE 3.4
€95,000 - 145,000
US$ 110,000 - 170,000
To be sold without reserve
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Paris, The Grand Palais
Chassis no. A810595

•Desirable Special Equipment example
•Restored in Holland 2000-2002
•Restoration invoices and photographs available

This early XK140 SE was manufactured on 30th December 1954 and delivered new to the Hoffman dealership in New York. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records the original colour scheme as British Racing Green with Suede Green interior and Fawn convertible hood. The car was dispatched from the factory on 7th January 1955 but nothing else is known of its early history.

Between 1983 and 1994, the Jaguar was registered in Pennsylvania as belonging to a Mr Albert Bione. At the beginning of the 2000s, the car moved to Holland and was treated to an extensive 'last nut and bolt' restoration (invoices on file), the colour scheme being changed to red with new matching interior in the process. The restoration was carried out to the highest standards and holds up very well today.

The Jaguar was not registered until 2007 and more recently found its way to Belgium. At the end of 2016, some further mechanical works were carried out for a total of almost €6,000, and the vendor informs us that the car drives very well. Accompanying documentation consists of the old Pennsylvania Certificate of Title (1994); restoration invoices (2000-2002) and invoices for parts, including wire wheels; a selection of restoration photographs; and the aforementioned bills from 2016.