| 3.4 XK140 | Black | ||||
| Drop Head Coupe | Red | ||||
| Left Hand Drive | Black | ||||
| Jaguar Cars New York | |||||
| 8 October 1956 | |||||
| G8762-8S | |||||
| P5390 | Amaganeck | ||||
| 12631 | New York | ||||
| 20 September 1956 | United States | ||||
| 1956 | Maroon | ||||
| 2020 | Biscuit | ||||
| Rest: Concours | Sand | ||||
| Original | 2477 | ||||
| New South Wales | |||||
| 5 Speed |
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Record Creation: Entered on 23 February 2020.
Database Updates: Show dataplate edits
Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"
Photos of S818927DN
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2005-12-15 16:35:31 | David Hughes writes:
This car, owned by myself and which is now RHD, was restored some 5-6 years ago by Ron Gaudion one of the Ecurrie Ecosse team mechanics which won the famous Le Mans races in the 1950's. Also known for his "Ron's Ramblings" articles in the XK Gazette. The car came to Australia as a basket case in the early 1990's and I have no history prior to that.
2012-01-20 00:04:47 | Gavin King writes:
We fitted a pair of replica bucket seats to this car for David in 2004 and then converted the car to Supra 5 speed in 2007. Superb car! Gavin King - Concours Sportscar Restoration www.concours.com.au
2020-02-23 10:45:06 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1956-jaguar-xk140-drophead-manual/OAG-AD-173052 ...
Selle's description:
1956 JAGUAR XK140 DROP HEAD COUPE SN:3718 VIN:S818927DN ENG:G8762-8S $140,000 (To be sold Unregistered & with Vic RWC)
Built in Three Body Styles, known as a: Fixed Head Coupe, Open Two Seater or Drop Head Coupe, this Jaguar Represents the Rarest Body Style Offered, the DHC, of which the Total Production is Just 2790 Examples. Sold New to Amagansett, Long Island, New York in October 1956, with the Factory Optioned Higher Compression and 'C-Type' Heads, the History of this XK was Lost for Decades, with the Jaguar Discovered in in Sydney, Australia in the Early 90's by Jaguar Legend Ron Gaudion, who Proceeded to Undertake a Full Restoration of the Special Jaguar. Ron Gaudion has been credited as THE ONLY PERSON to have a Direct Link to All Three Jaguar D-Type Wins at Le Mans, after Helping Build, then Crew the D-Type in '55, Before Moving to 'Ecurie Ecosse' for the '56, '57 and '58 Seasons, Preparing Both the Victorious '56 and '57 D-Types. Presenting in Metallic Maroon with Fawn Interior Trim and Drop Top, this XK is Quite Stunning to Behold, and has even been Updated by 'Concours Restorations' of Tuggerah, NSW to a Modern 5 Speed Gearbox, Allowing for Easier and More Regular Touring. Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: INLINE 6 CYLINDER OF 3441cc FUEL SYSTEM: TWIN H6 2 SU CARBS TRANSMISSION: W58 TOYOTA 5 SPEED MANUAL SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT ; LIVE REAR AXLE BRAKES: DRUMS FRONT ; REAR WHEELS: 16 CHROME WIRE WHEELS