2015-06-20 21:20:24 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/377/

Auction description:
Lot 377
1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. MSL 634 Chassis no. 807157DN Engine no. G3939-8
£70,000 - 90,000
US$ 110,000 - 140,000
Auction 22723:
The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia
26 Jun 2015 14:00 BST
Chichester, Goodwood

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés originally manufactured in right-hand drive configuration, this example was manufactured in June 1955 and delivered via Glovers of Ripon, Harrogate finished in Pearl Grey with French Grey hood and red interior trim. The car was retailed by Sherwood Brothers, Darlington and first owned by Aycliffe Laundry Ltd, Darlington. The original registration was 'XHN 860'. Its accompanying JDHT certificate confirms that the XK140 retains matching chassis and engine numbers.

The accompanying history file suggests that it was in Germany at some point during the 1990s and it would seem this is when it was converted to left-hand drive. The XK has been in the current family ownership since circa 2001 and was rebuilt in 2007 to 'historic rally' specification. There are bills on file for general mechanical work and servicing over the last few years, including work on the transmission undertaken by John Danby Racing totalling circa £30,000, while the engine was rebuilt by Scholar Engineering in 2003 at a cost of £3,150. Upgrades include disc brakes, power steering, pedal box and a five-speed gearbox, while the bumpers have been removed.

'MSL 634' has FIVA papers dated May 2001 listing it as 'Class X3', and has taken part in numerous historic rallies including the Three Castles. Described by the lady vendor as in generally good condition, with excellent bodywork and paint, this well restored XK140 is offered with restoration invoices, a V5C registration document and a quantity of expired MoT certificates.

2024-09-06 11:43:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29333/lot/543/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-chassis- ...

Auction description:

Lot 543

1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|14 September 2024

Registration no. MSL 634

Chassis no. 807157DN

Engine no. G3939-8

• Delivered new in the UK

• Converted from right- to left-hand drive

• Fitted with factory option over-drive when new

• Recently restored to road specification

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés originally manufactured in right-hand drive configuration, this example was manufactured in June 1955 and delivered via Glovers of Ripon, Harrogate finished in Pearl Grey with French Grey hood and red interior trim. The car was retailed by Sherwood Brothers, Darlington and first owned by Aycliffe Laundry Ltd, Darlington. The original registration was 'XHN 860'. Its accompanying JDHT certificate confirms that the XK140 retains matching chassis and engine numbers.

The accompanying history file suggests that it was in Germany at some point during the 1990s and it would seem this is when it was converted to left-hand drive. The XK had been in the previous family's ownership since circa 2001 and was rebuilt in 2007 to 'historic rally' specification. There are bills on file for general mechanical work and servicing over the years, including work on the transmission undertaken by John Danby Racing totalling circa £30,000, while the engine was rebuilt by Scholar Engineering in 2003 at a cost of £3,150. Upgrades include disc brakes, power steering, pedal box and a five-speed gearbox, while the bumpers were removed.

'MSL 634' had FIVA papers dated May 2001 listing it as 'Class X3', and had taken part in numerous historic rallies including the Three Castles. The car was restored to original road going specification some years ago now and is presented in good condition, this well restored XK140 is offered with restoration invoices, a V5C registration document.

2024-12-01 13:41:12 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-150/1959/1034444

Seller's description:

Condition Restored

Exterior brand colour British Racing Green

Interior colour Green

Location UK

Gearbox Manual

This very respectable and lovely condition XK150 S OTS delivered new in 1959 to the UK market originl right hand drive, the car has a great documented history. The car was bought and shipped to New Zealand in 1988 where it was very well looked after. The car was shipped back to the UK in 2000 and sold on by JD Classics.

One of ONLY 92 Open Top Saloons produced in right hand drive.

The car has been with the current long term owner and really well looked after to date.

Great example in the right colour combination with great original condition.

2026-10-21 10:24:43 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/26

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5886/lot/915184

1955 Jaguar XK 140

Estimate £50,000 - £55,000

Brightwells - Online, UK, 24 - 28 October, 2026

Lot 31

Registration Number MSL634

Engine Size 3400CC

Engine Number G3939-8

Chassis Number 807157DN

Gearbox Manual

VAT Status No VAT

Documents V5C, 13 old MOTs; many invoices; correspondence; handbook; lubrication chart; photos; Heritage Certificate; Austrian registration documents

Tax and MOT status Tax and MOT exempt

One of only 480 made in RHD; later converted to LHD; tens of thousands spent on Historic Rally upgrades including five-speed gearbox, power steering, disc brakes, bucket seats and Brantz rally trip meter; FIVA papers; a matching numbers car in wonderful condition throughout

This particular XK140 is of those RHD cars which left the Browns Lane works in June 1955 finished in Pearl Grey with French Grey hood, Red interior trim and manual overdrive gearbox. Originally registered as XHN 860, it was destined for distributors Glovers of Ripon and was retailed by Sherwood Brothers of Darlington to first owners Aycliffe Laundry Ltd, Darlington.

The extensive history file shows that by 1991 it was owned by a Dr Rosenmayr of Vienna which is presumably when it was converted to left-hand drive. From 2000 – 2011 it was owned by a Mr H Danby of Winthrop Hall in Suffolk who rebuilt it to Historic Rally specification with bills on file totalling some £58,000.

This included work undertaken by John Danby Racing totalling some £30,000, including strengthening the body; fitment of power steering; uprating the brakes; setting up the suspension; Hayward & Scott exhaust; Guy Broad louvred bonnet; JD Classics 5-speed gearbox and adjustable struts/dampers; uprated starter motor; pedal box; 10” clutch kit; recored radiator; Brantz rally trip meter; Varley red top race battery plus much else besides.

The engine was rebuilt by Scholar Engineering in 2003 with new pistons, liners, bearings, crankshaft, timing chain etc at a cost of £3,150. It was also rolling road tuned and fitted with braided brake hoses and various other upgrades which added another £3,500 to the bill.

Issued with FIVA papers in May 2001, it took part in numerous historic rallies including the Welsh Rally in 2010 and the Three Castles, always being prepped and maintained by John Danby Racing between events.

In 2011 Mr Danby sold the car via Bonhams and it then had one further owner who also sold it via Bonhams at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed auction in June 2015. You can view the auction listing here if you copy and paste the link into your browser:

cars.bonhams.com/auction/22723/lot/377/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-chassis- ...

The current owner acquired the car at that auction, the invoice showing that it cost him £81,880. He promptly sent it to XK specialist Twyford Moors of Clanfield where another £24,800 was spent on the car including a new wiring loom, 123 electronic ignition, work to the suspension, tidying up the bodywork and fitting new bumpers (see photos for full details). A new set of MWS International chrome wire wheels shod with new Blockley tyres were also fitted at around the same time which cost another £2,194.

There are lots of invoices for subsequent upkeep, most of the work being carried out by Autochek of Thakeham Garage in Storrington who looked after all the classic cars that the current keeper owned (the Alvis TD21 DHC elsewhere in this sale also comes from the same stable – Lot 1).

This included an annual service and check-over at MOT time, the most recent service being carried out in September 2023 at 79,756 miles, which included lubrication of all the grease points, since when only 21 miles have been added to the odometer due to the declining health of the owner.

Aside from all the invoices, other documentation includes FIVA papers; Austrian registration documents and invoices; photos of the car in the past; correspondence; handbook; lubrication chart and a Heritage Certificate which confirms that the engine currently in the car is original to the chassis, making it a ‘matching numbers’ example.

There are also 13 old MOTs which show the mileage rising from 59,950 in May 2001 to 77,800 in October 2019, the odometer currently showing 79,777 miles. A Sportline stopwatch is also present, with fixings to attach it to the dash (see photos). At the time of writing, the V5C could not be located but we hope to have this in time for the auction.

Judiciously uprated at great expense, this pampered XK140 has been starting promptly and running sweetly as we have moved it around on site, (once one has mastered the fuel pressure regulator.) As you can see in the photos, it is in really super condition throughout and is only for sale due to the declining health of the owner. Given that it has bills for well over £170k, it looks an absolute steal at the modest guide price suggested.