2021-05-21 01:34:30 | Reno writes:

on Auction at Silverstone:

www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa074-lot-0-1955-jaguar-xk140-se-coupe

Description:

Matching numbers example originally supplied to ED Thompson of Hornburg, Los Angeles in April 1955

Comprehensive restoration recently completed to the very highest of standards

Fitted with the desirable overdrive gearbox for more relaxed touring

SE specification includes dual exhaust system and front spotlights

Viewing is highly recommended and encouraged to fully appreciate the level of finish achieved

This particular XK140 SE was dispatched on 21 April 1955 and being chassis No 814105 was the 105th left-hand drive XK140 to roll off the production line, now beautifully presented in Jaguar Maroon with Tan interior it first saw the light of day in Hornburg, Los Angeles, USA becoming the property of Mr E D Thompson. We believe it remained in California before returning to the UK in 2015, sun-bleached as you would expect, but superbly solid and ripe for restoration, so solid, in fact, that the chassis has had no repairs whatsoever. A comprehensive rebuild followed including a full body refurbishment, engine/gearbox/overdrive stripped, checked and refurbished as required, a Kenlowe fan fitted, replacement wiring loom, complete interior retrim including all woodwork, chrome work refinished where necessary, suspension stripped, checked and refitted with uprated rear springs and new shock absorbers.

Recently finished and now ready to be enjoyed once again, so fresh is it that a period of running in should be observed to achieve the best from this beautiful and instantly recognisable Jaguar Coupe.