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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

Detalles del vehículo

Datos del vehículo

Marca
Jaguar
Serie del modelo
XK
Modelo
XK 140 FHC
Código fabricante
140
Primera fecha de registro
No provisto
Año de construcción
1955
Kilometraje (leer)
No provisto
Número de chasis
No provisto
Número de motor
No provisto
Número de la caja de cambios
No provisto
Coincidencia de números
No provisto
Número de propietarios
No provisto

Detalles técnicos

Carrocería
Coupe
Potencia (kW/CV)
142/193
Capacidad cúbica (cm³)
3442
Cilindro
6
Puertas
2
Manejo
Not specified
Caja de cambios
Manual
Marchas
4
Engranaje
Trasero
Freno delantero
Disco
Freno trasero
Disco
Combustible
Gasolina

Configuración individual

Color exterior
Otros
Color según fabricante
-
Color interior
Otros
Material interior
Otros

Condición, registro y documentación.

Tiene peritaje
Matriculado
Listo para conducir
Apropiado para la Mille Miglia

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