2025-03-28 16:06:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/25
www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/75-1956-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe/

Auction description:
1956 Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe
Estimate £65,000 - £75,000
H&H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford, UK, 9 April, 2025
Lot 75
Estimate £65,000 - £75,000
Chassis No: 818769
MOT: Exempt

Subject to an extensive, ground up restoration that was completed four years ago
Offered with JDHT certificate
Sympathetically uprated with improved cooling and braking systems
Completed on July 18th 1956 to left-hand drive specification for the American market, chassis 818769 emerged from an extensive, ‘ground up’ restoration four years ago. Removed from the chassis, the body was thoroughly shot blasted, repaired as necessary and repainted. The 3.4 litre XK DOHC engine was overhauled and fitted with new exhaust manifolds and a stainless steel system. A new manual gearbox and clutch were obtained as part of the project. The fuel system gained a new pump, tank and lines. The cooling system was uprated with an aluminium radiator, electric fan and new hoses. The braking system was upgraded with front discs and the rear drums were refurbished. The head, tail, side and indicator lights were replaced. New shock absorbers and ball joints were added to the rejuvenated suspension and steering respectively. The wooden dashboard was remade, the gauges serviced and new seat frames installed. Trimmed in Red with a Black mohair hood, the Drophead Coupe also benefited from new front and rear bumpers not to mention replacement wire wheels shod with fresh tyres. Still highly presentable and seemingly ideal for Continental touring, this handsome Jaguar is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with JDHT Certificate, HMRC duty paid / NOVA letter and history file.