2006-08-17 07:40:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/06

www.classic-auctions.com/

Auction description:

H&H Classic Auctions Ltd, Buxton, Derbyshire

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

Engine capacity (cc) 3400

M.O.T JULY 2007

Hammer Price £45000

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.

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.

2026-03-15 13:31:08 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-140/1955/1061252

Seller's description:

Sasso Automotive, BEVERLEY, UK

1955 Jaguar XK 140 3.4 SE DHC

Price USD 119 323

Mileage  16 844 mi / 27 108 km

Chassis number S 817502

Engine number G 3771 8 S

Drive RHD

Exterior colour Old English White

Interior colour  Red

A truly charming example of British motoring heritage, this 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Drop head Coupe is presented in classic Old English White with a striking Deep red leather Interior, offering a perfect blend of timeless style and spirited performance.

This particular XK140 SE was first delivered by renowned importer Max Hoffman in the USA on June 18th, 1955 and comes equipped with a host of highly sought-after factory extras, including the C-Type Cylinder head, twin exhaust system, wire wheels with centre wheel locks and twin fog lights — all hallmark features of the Special Equipment (SE) specification.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example - chassis S817502 - was factory finished in Cream with Red leather upholstery and a Black hood. A Special Equipment model, its original specification also comprised a C-Type cylinder head, twin exhaust system, wire wheels with centre-lock fixing and twin fog lamps. Dispatched to Max Hoffman's famous New York dealership on 18th June 1955, the Jaguar is known to have belonged to Florence Caruso, Richard Reitter and Herbert Simms amongst others whilst Stateside. Repatriated as a stalled project during 1988, the K140 was first UK registered as 'TSK 491' on May 1st 1992 to Anthony Jackson of Henley-in-Arden by which time it had been extensively restored including a conversion from left- to right-hand drive. Briefly belonging to Stephen Murphy of Wolverton, the Drophead Coupe was acquired by its previous keeper William Brown of Colton on October 13th 1994 for £34,500.

Forming part of the JDHT's 'Hall of Fame' display at the Top Gear Classic & Sportscar Show on May 6th-8th 1995 which saw eighty-two cars corralled to celebrate sixty years of the Jaguar marque, chassis S817502 went on to win various Jaguar Drivers' Club Concours d'Elegance awards (including two 1st places). A keen enthusiast whose garage also housed an Aston Martin DB5 and Big Healey, Mr Brown entrusted the K140 to Phil Kennedy of Renascence Classic Cars for a cosmetic refresh in 1997 (photos on file). The following two years saw the Drophead Coupe uprated by renowned marque specialist Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth with a view to enhancing its drivability, reliability and driving dynamics. As well as having its 3.4 litre engine attended to (re-ground crankshaft, new shell bearings, unleaded fuel cylinder head conversion), the Jaguar gained a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox and diaphragm clutch, Cambridge Motor Sport hi-torque starter motor, electronic ignition, alternator and negative earth conversion, more modern spin-on oil filter, higher capacity radiator, expansion tank, electric cooling fan, electric fuel pump, Moto Lita steering wheel, glovebox concealed Brantz trip meter and custom-built bucket seats (originals retained with the car.

In total Mr Brown spent over £45,000 improving and fettling the XK140 between 1994 and 2006 when it entered the current ownership. Thoroughly enjoyed by the vendor over the last eleven years, the Drophead Coupe is said to have proved very reliable consuming no more than a pint of oil during a tour through England, Scotland and Wales during 2016. Riding on 54-spoke wire wheels and benefiting from a recent smartening of its bodywork and paintwork, this much-loved Jaguar is offered for sale with a very large and detailed history file plus a spare set of body-coloured wire wheels.