2015-06-20 21:20:24 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/377/

Auction description:
Lot 377
1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. MSL 634 Chassis no. 807157DN Engine no. G3939-8
£70,000 - 90,000
US$ 110,000 - 140,000
Auction 22723:
The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia
26 Jun 2015 14:00 BST
Chichester, Goodwood

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés originally manufactured in right-hand drive configuration, this example was manufactured in June 1955 and delivered via Glovers of Ripon, Harrogate finished in Pearl Grey with French Grey hood and red interior trim. The car was retailed by Sherwood Brothers, Darlington and first owned by Aycliffe Laundry Ltd, Darlington. The original registration was 'XHN 860'. Its accompanying JDHT certificate confirms that the XK140 retains matching chassis and engine numbers.

The accompanying history file suggests that it was in Germany at some point during the 1990s and it would seem this is when it was converted to left-hand drive. The XK has been in the current family ownership since circa 2001 and was rebuilt in 2007 to 'historic rally' specification. There are bills on file for general mechanical work and servicing over the last few years, including work on the transmission undertaken by John Danby Racing totalling circa £30,000, while the engine was rebuilt by Scholar Engineering in 2003 at a cost of £3,150. Upgrades include disc brakes, power steering, pedal box and a five-speed gearbox, while the bumpers have been removed.

'MSL 634' has FIVA papers dated May 2001 listing it as 'Class X3', and has taken part in numerous historic rallies including the Three Castles. Described by the lady vendor as in generally good condition, with excellent bodywork and paint, this well restored XK140 is offered with restoration invoices, a V5C registration document and a quantity of expired MoT certificates.

2024-09-06 11:43:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29333/lot/543/1955-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-chassis- ...

Auction description:

Lot 543

1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|14 September 2024

Registration no. MSL 634

Chassis no. 807157DN

Engine no. G3939-8

• Delivered new in the UK

• Converted from right- to left-hand drive

• Fitted with factory option over-drive when new

• Recently restored to road specification

One of only 479 XK140 drophead coupés originally manufactured in right-hand drive configuration, this example was manufactured in June 1955 and delivered via Glovers of Ripon, Harrogate finished in Pearl Grey with French Grey hood and red interior trim. The car was retailed by Sherwood Brothers, Darlington and first owned by Aycliffe Laundry Ltd, Darlington. The original registration was 'XHN 860'. Its accompanying JDHT certificate confirms that the XK140 retains matching chassis and engine numbers.

The accompanying history file suggests that it was in Germany at some point during the 1990s and it would seem this is when it was converted to left-hand drive. The XK had been in the previous family's ownership since circa 2001 and was rebuilt in 2007 to 'historic rally' specification. There are bills on file for general mechanical work and servicing over the years, including work on the transmission undertaken by John Danby Racing totalling circa £30,000, while the engine was rebuilt by Scholar Engineering in 2003 at a cost of £3,150. Upgrades include disc brakes, power steering, pedal box and a five-speed gearbox, while the bumpers were removed.

'MSL 634' had FIVA papers dated May 2001 listing it as 'Class X3', and had taken part in numerous historic rallies including the Three Castles. The car was restored to original road going specification some years ago now and is presented in good condition, this well restored XK140 is offered with restoration invoices, a V5C registration document.