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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

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Jaguar
Model series
XK
Model name
XK 140 FHC
Manufacturer code
140
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1955
Mileage (read)
Not provided
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Not provided
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
142/193
Cubic capacity (cm³)
3442
Cylinders
6
Doors
2
Steering
Not specified
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Others
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Others
Interior material
Others

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive
Mille Miglia eligible

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