2019-02-06 11:45:26 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 1/19
www.bonhams.com/auctions/25101/lot/53/

Auction description:
Lot 53
1957 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupe
Sold for US$ 84,000 inc. premium

Chassis no. A819231
Engine no. G9357-8

3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
190bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Attractive Black over Red livery
*Recently refurbished throughout
*Accompanied by Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
*Elegant Jaguar with adequate power

Originally delivered in the classic combination of British Racing Green over Tan, this Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe now sports the handsome combination of Black over red leather hides. The car completed its build at the Browns Lane Jaguar plant on November 27, 1956 but was not dispatched until January 14, 1957. The new Jaguar had been ordered by Jaguar Cars of New York and sported a left-hand drive steering arrangement. The lucky first owner is recorded to have been a Mr. John Loeb.

Recently, the interior was subjected to a restoration, and subsequently, the whole treatment looks very tidy. The finer details inside include a Becker Europa radio, a Burlwood Veneer dash, and a period correct Moto-Lita steering wheel to further aid the driver in connecting to the road. Additional work includes the installation of new body weather stripping, seals, and grommets. Mechanically, it is reported that the engine runs smooth thanks to properly tuned carburetors and a new exhaust manifold. Cosmetically, desirable slim XK120 bumpers adorn the exterior of the vehicle. Rounding off the fixings is a set of new Firestone whitewall tires.

A Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate is offered with the car, as is a tool roll, jack, grease gun, and owner's manual. The XK140 sits in the sweet spot of the early XK line by benefiting from the technical developments, but not yet compromising on the body lines first seen on the XK120. A well-sorted example such as this should serve its next owner well over the coming years and will certainly be responsible for putting a smile on many faces. Thanks to the powerful, 3.4-liter inline six twin-cam engine and overdrive transmission, these XK's are great cars for rallies and high-speed motoring, in such incredible style and luxury.