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Lot details

Year: 1955
Make: Jaguar
Model: XK140 Fixedhead Coupe
Registration: SSU 124
Chassis No: 804588
Engine No: G 6552-8
Mileage: tba
(a): Original aluminium wheel discs
(b): Stainless steel exhaust

Launched in 1954, the XK140 boasted a similar bewitching styling as its forebear, the landmark XK120, but allied to a host of important mechanical improvements. The steering changed to rack &pinion with telescopic shock absorbers which had a noticeable effect on handling &roadholding. Reportedly now capable of over 130mph, Jaguar's XK140 was amongst the fastest cars of its generation winning Le Mans, incredibly, in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 &1957.

Originally delivered to Jaguar dealerships, Bellamy's, it then spent some time in Sweden before this matching-numbers example appears to have been repatriated back to the UK in 1989. Originally supplied in Dove Grey, it is now offered in Old English White and, although the current paintwork is not perfect, it starts on the button, runs well and offering plenty of scope for improvement. The contrasting biscuit leather interior is in relatively good order with matching carpets and wood cappings and dash, also sound. This example had its carburettors stripped, rebuilt and tuned in 1994 followed by an unleaded cylinder head fitted in 2001 not to mention a number of additional modifications such as a leather bonnet strap and twin Lucas front fog lights contributing to its sporting credentials. Unusually, it still sits on original pressed steel wheels with aluminium hubcaps and centre-screw Jaguar spinners. The period longwave radio still remains in-situ alongside a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, a V5C document and an extensive file of bills and invoices as well as both doors boot that all lock, as required, and a stainless-steel exhaust running from manifold to tips. A handsome car, well-priced. Consigned by Edward Bridger-Stille

Fahrzeugdetails

Fahrzeugdaten

Marke
Jaguar
Modellreihe
XK
Modell
XK 140 FHC
Baureihe
140
Erstzulassung
Nicht angegeben
Baujahr
1955
Tachostand (abgelesen)
Nicht angegeben
Fahrgestellnummer
Nicht angegeben
Motornummer
Nicht angegeben
Getriebenummer
Nicht angegeben
Matching numbers
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Anzahl Besitzer
Nicht angegeben

Technische Details

Karosserieform
Coupé
Leistung (kW/PS)
142/193
Hubraum (cm³)
3442
Zylinder
6
Anzahl Türen
2
Lenkung
Not specified
Getriebe
Manuell
Gänge
4
Antrieb
Heck
Bremse Front
Scheibe
Bremse Heck
Scheibe
Kraftstoff
Benzin

Individuelle Konfiguration

Außenfarbe
Andere
Herstellerfarbe
-
Innenfarbe
Andere
Innenmaterial
Andere

Zustand & Zulassung

Gutachten vorhanden
Zugelassen
Fahrbereit
Mille Miglia geeignet

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