UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixedhead Coupe Extremely original home market example Estimate £35, 000 - £45, 000 Registration No: PYU 557 Chassis No: 804061 MOT: Exempt Highly original, home-market XK140 FHC with rare spats from new 76, 000 miles from new Current ownership since July 2006 and 4 former keepers Outstandingly well maintained by the current vendor with all receipts and invoices kept Launched at the 1954 Motor Show, the XK140 boasted the same bewitching styling as its forebear but allied it to a host of important mechanical improvements. Chief among these was the adoption of rack and pinion steering. Available in 'standard', 'special equipment' or 'special equipment plus C-type cylinder head' guises, power and torque outputs ranged from 190bhp / 210lbft to 210bhp / 213lbft. Distinguished by its one-piece bumpers and simpler, more imposing radiator grille, the XK140 was among the fastest cars of its generation. Reputedly capable of over 130mph, it focused public consciousness on Jaguar's continued success at Le Mans (the Coventry marque winning the endurance classic in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957). More information to follow. ** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply** Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.