2006-01-02 12:13:31 | pauls writes:

Car was at auciton in '95
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1358681578/

Auction description:
Lot 148: Jaguar XK140 Roadster (1954)
Christies (9th September 1995)
Lot Details
Auction Christies, Beaulieu sales centre, Beaulieu
Type Car
Lot Number 148
Estimate £33000-£36000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £32200
Year 1954
Condition rating 1
Registration number KSK 319
Mileage -
Chassis number A810888
Engine number G1410/1

2009-10-18 05:12:42 | Peter Ingram writes:

Built 1955 February

2009-10-19 10:57:42 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/09
www.classic-auctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php

Auction description:
1955 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Older restoration, Special Equipment model
Estimate: £28000 - 32000
Registration No: KSK 319
Chassis No: A810888
Engine No: G1410-8/V6555-8
CC: 3442
Colour: Black
Trim Colour: Cream
MOT: Oct 2010

According to its quoted chassis number, this particular example rolled off the production line in 1955 as a left-hand drive XK140 Special Equipment Roadster. Dispatched overseas when new and repatriated several decades later, it was allocated the UK registration number `KSK 319' by the DVLA on July 1st 1991. Extensively restored (including conversion to right-hand drive) prior to entering the current ownership via Christie's September 1995 Beaulieu auction, the Jaguar has since formed part of a small private collection. Kept garaged, the two-seater was reportedly entrusted to Grange Motors of Brentwood circa 2000 with instructions that it be made roadworthy again. Understood to have seen regular use during most of the intervening summers, if only for short trips, `KSK 319' was allowed to fall dormant again a couple of years ago. Finished in black with cream leather upholstery, the XK140 now presents like an older restoration. Thus, the paintwork and chromework are showing signs of bubbling and tarnishing respectively, while the interior trim is let down by some damage to the top of the passenger seat and slightly worn carpets etc. Under the bonnet, the cylinder head bears the number `V6555-8' which is in keeping with a slightly later XK150 B-type component. Overall, the Roadster appears to be solid and complete. Running and driving upon inspection, it is hoped but not guaranteed that the Jaguar will possess a valid MOT certificate by the time of the sale. Offered with V5 / V5C Registration Documents and sundry restoration photographs.

PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press this Jaguar has been issued with a fresh MOT certificate valid until October 2010.

2010-09-20 05:04:18 | Percy writes:

Car sold for £50,000. Fantastic bargain, although she looked uncared for under all the dirt sat an amazing example. Only wish I had bought her, my biggest motoring mistake ever. A year on and she's probably now worth 85 to 100k now out of my reach.

2010-09-20 06:33:35 | Peter Ingram writes:

A better deal than you realise Percy. It sold for £39,600 inc premium unless you meant 50K in dollars

2011-07-23 08:44:30 | Anonymous writes:

Percy is right the car did not meet its reserve and changed hands after the sale for a lot more money, a real sleeping beauty.

2011-07-24 15:16:59 | Peter Ingram writes:

Well I have just checked their website for 29 October 2009 results and they still say it sold for £39,600 !!!

2018-08-18 14:47:58 | pauls writes:

Car attended the XK70 event June 2018