2020-11-22 10:49:55 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 12/20

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2020-12-12/cars/ref-191-1955-jaguar-xk140-dr ...%C3%A9-dl/

Auction description:

Lot 315 - 1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé

Registration RJJ 154 Chassis Number 807089DN Engine Number G31968

Estimate £88,000 - £96,000 Sold - £92,000

This beautiful example is the 89th of a total of 480 right hand drive versions built by the world famous Coventry manufacturer. Built in April 1955, this XK140 presents immaculately in its original colour combination of British Racing Green with a green interior and a Mick Turley black mohair hood. The Jaguar Heritage Certificate, which is present in the file, confirms that this matching numbers example is fitted with manual transmission and features the all important overdrive. The stunning period looks of this Jaguar are maintained with the vehicles concept disc wheels and rear spats. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document, a comprehensive history file and original buff logbook, this XK140 also retains its original registration number. With only 215 of the original right hand drive examples remaining, RJJ 154 is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of motoring history.

Result Sold - £92,000

2020-11-28 07:38:21 | pauls writes:

Note: The car was delivered BRG/Suede Green but for part of its life was a gunmetal grey with dark red trim. Returned to original colors in 2006.