2013-07-30 03:11:23 | Peter Micklewright writes:

Nice running condition ,sound body and chassis. Disc brakes at front.

2023-05-10 21:32:08 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/23

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2023-27-05/cars/ref-126-1956-jaguar-xk140-se ...%C3%A9-jt/

Auction description:

Ascot Racecourse May 27th 2023

1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixedhead Coupé

Chassis Number S804693DN Engine Number G7752-8S Odometer reading 70,178 miles Estimate £58,000 - £68,000

Recently Imported from dry states of South Africa, Pinetown, Kwa Zulu Natal

Older restoration using UK supplied parts

This very good Jaguar XK140 SE, is one of the rare special equipment models fitted with the C-Type cylinder head and has an eight to one compression ratio, this was supplied new in right hand drive by Jaguar’s main dealers Henlys to Dr. Victor Water of Hallam Street, London, W1 on 26th May 1956. Little is known of the XK140 SE until 1985 where it was owned by Mr. P. De Lange of Natal in South Africa. The XK changed hands in 2009 to Mr. G. Mekisich and later sold to Mr. S. Van Staden and during this period was restored with many Invoices from Guy Broad XK parts specialist UK. The XK140 SE was purchased by the current owner in Johannesburg in 2016 where it remained enjoying life being regularly used, serviced and garaged until being re-imported to the UK arriving here at the beginning of May 2023. At the time of cataloging the car has been issued a NOVA certificate, waiting for an MoT test certificate and the forms to be sent to DVLA for UK registration which we hope will be completed by the time of the auction. Matching engine to chassis numbers this Jaguar has benefited from fitting of a Jaguar four-speed synchromesh gearbox with overdrive, disc brakes to the front along with a Kenlow fan to aid keeping the car cool and under control. These sensible upgrades are a pleasure, improves the drivability, particularly for long distance touring. The XK140 is offered with a detailed history with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, confirming body – chassis and engine are correct and also detailed in the XK world register and recorded in the recent publication XK’s Southern hemisphere. The overall condition of the XK140 is an older restoration finished in old English white, very clean chrome and delightful upholstery in a lovely deep red leather, gleaming woodwork and clean carpets, door cards. The boot area is in keeping with the rest of the car and the car is ready to use and enjoy.

2023-08-31 10:23:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/23

www.bonhams.com/auction/28307/lot/614/1956-jaguar-xk140-se-coupe-chassis-no-s-80 ...

Auction description:

The Beaulieu Sale / 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Coupé Registration no. 914 XVY Chassis no. S 804693 DN Engine no. G7552-8S

Lot 614

• One of only 843 right-hand drive XK140 coupés

• Matching engine and chassis numbers

• Exported to South Africa in the 1980s

• Restoration competed in 2011/2012

• All-synchromesh overdrive gearbox, front disc brakes, Kenlowe electric fan

One of only 843 XK140 coupés made in right-hand drive configuration, this desirable matching-numbers SE model was exported from the UK to South Africa in the 1980s. The accompanying JDHT Certificate shows that this car was delivered new through Henlys of Manchester, and first owned by a Dr Victor Bewatar. It's original colour was Pearl Grey with red interior. The XK's restoration was completed in 2011/2012 and included upgrading with a later, all-synchromesh overdrive gearbox, front disc brakes and a Kenlowe type electric fan to make the car better suited to the demands of modern-day motoring. Finished in Old English White with dark red leather interior, the car comes with a V5C certificate.