3.4 XK140 | Pearl Grey | ||||
Drop Head Coupe | Red | ||||
Left Hand Drive | Black | ||||
Charles Hornburg, Los Angeles | |||||
5 September 1955 | |||||
23 August 1955 | |||||
1955 | Indigo Blue | ||||
2022 | Grey | ||||
Rest: Nice | Black | ||||
Other Jaguar | Ventura | ||||
V4931-8 |
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Original |
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7YVY138 |
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2008-10-23 18:47:05 | Dave Wellwood writes:
This will be a very nice 140 DHC with overdrive. We are currently restoring in our shop and hope to have this one finished summer 2009. Cheers !
2019-12-26 08:50:17 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 1/20
www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe/
Auction description:
Lot 103
Scottsdale 2020
1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe
Estimate: $80,000 - $90,000 Without Reserve
SOLD $112,000
Chassis: S817776DN
Sophisticated Dark Blue and Pale Gray Color Combination
Superb Left-Hand-Drive Model with Overdrive
Restored by Wellwood Auto Restoration
Highly Refined and Perfect for Touring
Accompanied by JDHT Certificate and Extensive Documentation
This car cruised out of the factory on August 23, 1955, wearing Pearl Grey paint with a red interior and black top. It was immediately dispatched to Hornburg Jaguar in Los Angeles, and, although its early days are largely undocumented, at some point received a replacement 3.4-litre XK150 engine. It was later restored by Wellwood Auto Restoration of Ventura, California, a process that included a cosmetic restoration in dark blue paint with a gray top and pale gray interior. The engine was rebuilt by Frank Monise Motors of Montclair, California, and all systems were stringently addressed. Fresh from restoration, the car was acquired by its current owner on October 22, 2014. In 2018, XKs Motorsport of San Luis Obispo, California, completed a full inspection and work, to the tune of over $30,000. The mechanical and electrical systems were rebuilt or renewed, as described in the accompanying documentation. A new top was also installed by XKs Unlimited. More recently, in late 2019, the mechanical systems were reviewed, serviced, and found to be in excellent order, including the overdrive.
Beautiful to behold and dynamic to drive, this lovely statesman of the Jaguar line is a superb choice for drivers with a penchant for power and pedigree.
2020-02-21 07:09:53 | pauls writes:
Ebay item 2/21/20
www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK/193352251407
Classified ad price: $149,900 seller rosner_motorsports, 22k miles.
Seller's description:
This beautiful 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupe is now available at Rosner Motorsports. The exterior is finished in "Pacific Blue" while the interior is finished in "Ivory" with exterior matching Blue Carpeting and Piping featuring wood trim elements.. Underneath the hood is the upgraded C-Type engine that produces 210 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. Since this is a SE spec Jaguar it comes with Wire Wheels, Dual Exhaust Pipes, Upgraded Engine, Stronger Torsion Bars, and Fog Lamps. This Jaguar has had over $30,000 work of restoration including a complete engine rebuild, suspension work, interior, and gauges. This Jaguar XK140 also comes with JDHT Certificate, Detailed Paperwork of Restoration, and a various tools.
2020-04-16 05:58:46 | pauls writes:
Car returns to ebay 4/16/20
www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK/193424790730
Classified ad price: $149,900 same seller.
2020-06-04 06:11:25 | pauls writes:
Car returns to ebay 6/4/20
www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK/193496499878
Classified ad price:$139,900 same seller.
2020-09-04 17:43:51 | Capt RD writes:
Online auction Bring a Trailer
bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-jaguar-xk140-roadster-6/
Auction description:
Lot #36308
Seller: RosnerMotorsports
Location: Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Chassis: S817776DN
22k Miles Shown, TMU
3.4-Liter XK150 Inline-Six
Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Dark Blue over Ivory Leather
Refurbishment in Late 2000s
Mechanical Overhaul in 2018
Pale Gray Convertible Top
Laycock de Normanville Overdrive
Front Disc Brake Conversion
Electric Cooling Fan
Dual Exhaust System
Wire Wheels
Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
Copy of Owner's Manual
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
This 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE is a left-hand-drive drophead coupé that was manufactured on August 23, 1955 and originally distributed by Charles Hornburg in Los Angeles, California. The car was refurbished in the late 2000s before being acquired in 2014 by its previous owner, who commissioned an additional mechanical refresh in 2018 from XKs Motorsport of San Luis Obispo, California. Power is provided by a replacement 3.4L inline-six that was sourced from an XK150 and is backed by a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Additional equipment includes front disc brakes, a dual exhaust system, wire wheels, and a leather hood strap. Finished in dark blue over ivory leather, this XK140 DHC is now offered by the selling dealer with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, invoices from recent work, a copy of an owner’s manual, and a clean Florida title.
Originally finished in Pearl Grey, the body was repainted in its current shade of dark blue during a refurbishment carried out in California prior to the previous owner’s acquisition in 2014. A new convertible top was fabricated during the 2018 refresh. Driving lights and dual exhaust outlets were factory features on Special Equipment models, and this example has also been fitted with a double-buckle leather hood strap.
The 16” wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and wear Michelin X tires showing 2015 date codes. Wilwood disc brakes have been added up front, and drum brakes are retained out back. SE models feature heavier torsion bars than standard XK140s, and the suspension in this car was reportedly refreshed in 2018.
The cabin was re-trimmed during the late 2000s in ivory-colored leather with blue piping, in lieu of the original red upholstery. Contrasting blue carpeting lines the floors, center tunnel, and seat backs, and a set of black and blue Coco mats have been added in the footwells. Lap belts are in place for each front occupant, and additional interior repairs were made in 2018.
A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of the burled wood dash, which houses Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer. The speedometer, clock, and combination oil pressure/coolant temperature gauge were repaired in 2018. The five-digit odometer shows 22k miles, a handful of which have been added by the selling dealer.
The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six (V4931-8) is said to have been sourced from an XK150 and was rebuilt during previous ownership. Induction is through twin SU carburetors, and the cooling system has been updated with an electric fan. The cylinder head is painted red, the color used by the factory for XK140 Special Equipment heads. An oil change was performed by the selling dealer in April 2020.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox and a Laycock de Normanville overdrive. The transmission was removed for repairs to the shift fork in 2018, at which time the driveshaft U-joint was also replaced. Additional underside images are presented in the photo gallery below.
The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists the original colors and delivery information and also notes the non-original engine. Invoices from work carried out by XKs Motorsport in 2018 are included.
2022-03-24 09:42:20 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 3/22
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl22/fort-lauderdale/lots/r0252-1955-jaguar-xk-140-se ...
Auction description:
Photos same as above BAT listing, which went unsold.
Lot 2097
1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupe
$105,000 - $120,000 USD
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 26 March 2022
Chassis No. S 817776 DN
Engine No. V4931-8
Cyl V4931-8
Documents US Title
A superbly restored and absolutely striking example replete with tasteful improvements
Finished in period-correct Pacific Blue over ivory leather with dark blue piping; grey convertible top
Powered by an XK 150-sourced, 3.4-liter straight-six-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with Laycock de Normanville overdrive
Fitted with all requisite factory-correct Special Equipment chassis improvements including driving lights, dual exhaust, and uprated sway bars
Treated to a significant mechanical refurbishment in 2018 by XKS Motorsport of San Luis Obispo, California
Updated with electric fan, AZ shocks, and Wilwood front disk brakes
2022-03-30 21:25:16 | Captain RD writes:
$104,500 USD | Sold
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
26 March 2022
2023-03-21 19:35:46 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
www.vintagemotorssarasota.com/vehicle_listings/1955-jaguar-xk140se-drophead-coupe/
Seller's description:
Vintage Motors of Sarasota Inc. Sarasota, Florida
Ext. Color Pacific Blue Int. Color ivory leather with dark blue piping VIN S817776DN
A superbly restored and absolutely striking example with tasteful improvements
Finished in period-correct Pacific Blue over light Dove Grey leather piped dark Blue. Grey convertible top
Powered by an XK 150-sourced, 3.4-liter straight-six-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with Laycock de Normanville overdrive
Full restoration by marque specialist in 2018 by XKS Motorsport of San Luis Obispo, California
Updated with electric fan, AZ shocks, and Wilwood front disk brakes
Low production model factory-correct Special Equipment chassis improvements including driving lights, dual exhaust, and upgraded sway bars
Upgraded to 3.4L XK150 inline 6 rated at 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Optional Rear light.
16″ Chrome wire wheels wrapped with Michelin radial tyres
Detailed undercarriage
Improved to Wilwood front disc brakes
Chassis No. S 817776 DN
Engine No. V4931-8
Price $179900 Make Jaguar Model XK140 Year 1955