2023-08-25 22:06:20 | Reno writes:

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

www.bonhams.com/auction/27998/lot/239/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-project-c ...

Description:

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés with right-hand drive

• Project started by the late Malcolm Bishop

• New aluminium body from Gregson Polska

• Requires finishing

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés manufactured with right-hand drive, '807176' was first registered in June 1955 to a London distributor, while its accompanying JDHT certificate also reveals that 'RLO 140' left the factory finished in British Racing Green. The late Malcolm Bishop purchased this chassis, engine and other components in 2013 (receipt on file) and started the project to high standards having obtained the aluminium drophead coupé body from renowned Jaguar body specialist Gregson Polska of Mielec, Poland. The XK is presented as a rolling chassis with an unpainted body and the engine and gearbox in place, all restored. The car comes with polished spoked chrome wheels and boxes of various parts, ready to be fitted (viewing recommended).

Believed mostly complete, the project requires trimming, a new dashboard and a new canvas hood. Prospective purchasers are invited to enquire as to whether a hood frame had been located while removing the vehicle for auction. A potentially most rewarding project. Offered with a UK V5C document.

2023-09-10 21:11:42 | terry mcgrath writes:

chassis number stamping LH rail is not the original stamping