2006-08-17 07:40:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/06
www.classic-auctions.com/

Auction description:
Lot Information
1955 JAGUAR XK140 DROPHEAD COUPE

SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE CAR
Estimate £38000 - 42000
Mileage 9000
Colour WHITE
Trim Colour RED
Chassis No S817502
Engine No G377185
Registration No TSK 491
CC 3400
M.O.T JULY 2007

2006-09-22 17:22:33 | pauls writes:

Additional info and result from above auction.
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1331124036/

Finished in Old English White with red leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its 3442cc engine, five-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Beginning life in June 1955 as a left-hand drive 'Special Equipment' Drophead Coupe (complete with C-type cylinder head, wire wheels, dual exhaust system and twin fog lights), 'TSK 491' was originally supplied via renowned New York importer, Max Hoffman. Repatriated some thirty-five years later, it is said to have undergone "a complete chassis up restoration completed in April 1992" before entering the current ownership during 1994. As well as usage on a variety of events / tours throughout the UK and Europe, the past twelve years have apparently seen the Jaguar both "maintained to an exceptionally high standard" and treated to "a number of sympathetic upgrades / improvements". Stated to total "in excess of ú45,000", this work has included the following: "54-spoke wire wheels, Avon Turbo-steel radial tyres, cylinder head converted for unleaded fuel, five-speed gearbox and diaphragm clutch, high performance starter motor, alternator negative earth conversion, custom built voltmeter to replace ammeter, Jaguar electronic ignition, Jaguar spin on/off oil filter, three core radiator, high capacity inboard electric fan, coolant expansion tank, custom built bucket seat backs, (originals retained with car), inertia reel seat belts, Brantz trip meter concealed in glove compartment, electronic fuel pump, electronic rev-counter clock movement and a custom built Mota-Lita steering wheel". Further benefiting from "a new fully lined black mohair hood", the XK is reported to "start easily and drive particularly well, with oil pressure to original specification, very little oil consumption and no overheating problems". Accompanied by no less than three history folders - the first detailing repairs / maintenance, the second chronicling the car's history (MOT certificates, tax discs, concours wins, related press articles) and the third containing model information (original sales brochures, price lists, colour charts, original / copy road test feature articles etc) - this wonderful XK140 is worthy of the closest inspection. A magnificent motorcar, it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until July 2007 and historic class (free) road tax until February 2007.
Lot Details
Auction Motor Car Sale
H&H Classic Auctions Ltd, Buxton, Derbyshire
Type Car
Lot Number 039
Estimate £38000-£42000
Hammer Price £45000
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1955
Condition rating
Registration number TSK 491
Mileage -
Chassis number S817502
Engine number G377185
Engine capacity (cc) 3400

2017-03-11 20:12:21 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/17

www.handh.co.uk/buy/1955-jaguar-xk140-se-drophead-coupe/5937

Auction description:

Date 29/03/2017

Location Imperial War Museum Duxford

Lot No 71

Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupe

Year 1955

Vehicle Registration TSK 491

Chassis Number S817502

Engine Number G377185

Body Colour O.E.W.

Trim Colour Red

MOT Expiry Exempt

Estimate £80000 - 100000

Sold for £110250

2018-04-17 13:59:23 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/17/18
scottishmotorservices.co.uk

Sellers description:
***BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE*** White, 1 owner.

2020-03-24 08:16:07 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/24/20

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402132981617

Classified ad price: £129,980 seller nsmack10 (Scottish Motor Services)

Seller's description:

White, Finished in Old English White with Full Cranberry Red Leather Upholstery this is a beautiful looking matching numbers example which is in superb condition, The car has been through a 5 year rebuild in 1992 and in 2006 had a bare metal respray and fettling which cost £45,000. A Jaguar Drivers Club Concours winner and Exhibition Display Car, Imported from Florida in 1988, Specification Includes Getrag 5 Speed Gearbox, C-Type Head and C-Type Seats, 210 BHP, Previous owner had the car for last 11 years, Twin Exhaust System, Wire Wheels, Twin Gog Lights, Photofile of work carried out, Wooden Moto Lita Steering Wheel, This car really needs to be seen to be appreciated one of the finest available!!!, 1 owner.