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1955' Jaguar Mark IX

£50,000

Опубликовано 8 сентября 2026ID: qlGe1Q

H&H
Cheshire
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Кузов: Купе

Возраст: 71 год

Топливо: Бензин

Трансмиссия: Ручная

Цвет: Синий

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Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire Viewing: Tues 22nd September 2026 from 12pm Auction: Weds 23rd September 2026 12pm Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX Registration No: 656 XVPChassis No: 818230MOT: Exempt Completed on December 28th 1955 and dispatched to Jaguar Cars of New York two months later Repatriated by the vendor in 2015 and subsequently treated to a ‘body off, ground up’ restoration which included conversion to right-hand drive Correct-type ‘Special Equipment’ engine with XK150 cylinder head and ‘C-Type’ cam covers, five-speed gearbox, power assisted steering, alloy radiator, LSD, four-wheel disc brakes etc Circa 200 post-refurbishment miles covered 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. Though, the fitment of telescopic shock absorbers (in place of the XK120’s antiquated lever arm dampers) also had a noticeably beneficial effect on handling / roadholding. With its engine and bulkhead repositioned three inches further forward, the new model enjoyed a notably roomier cabin (the fixed and drophead coupe variants gaining occasional rear seats as a result). 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). According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 818230 was completed on December 28th 1955. Dispatched to Jaguar Cars New York two months later, the XK140 Drophead Coupe was resident in Maine by the time that the vendor acquired it for $35, 400 during 2014. Repatriated that same year, the car was then stored until 2019 when its restoration was begun in earnest. The body was removed from the chassis and both items soda blasted back to bare metal. Former Denis Welch Motorsports employee Chris Brown renovated the coachwork; a process which involved cutting-out any corrosion and letting-in new metal / panels sourced from Leaping Cats of Nuneaton. Found to be reassuringly ‘rust free’, the chassis was coated with epoxy based paint and delivered to Barry Owen of Malta Classics in Anglesey who commenced reassembly with a right-hand drive steering rack, uprated Zeus braking system (discs all round) and new suspension bushes etc. A new radiator and fuel tank were fabricated in aluminium to the original dimensions and the car rewired throughout (including auxiliary power outlets secreted in the glovebox). The engine – a correct-type XK140 unit numbered G4510-8S – was thoroughly overhauled by Jim Stokes Workshop of Burton-on-Trent and upgraded with a later cylinder head, aluminium sump and hi-torque starter motor. The five-speed manual gearbox and limited slip differential were purchased from Realm Engineering and Trevor Groom Racing respectively. Classic Woodwork of Birmingham supplied a new, right-hand drive wood veneered dashboard, while JJD Instruments of Keighley rejuvenated the gauges. HCF Howell of Walsall renovated the brightwork. Though, the stainless steel wire wheels shod with Blockley tyres came courtesy of MWS. The restored body was reunited with the chassis and given eight coats of Cream paint replicating its original factory finish. Renowned marque specialists CMC of Bridgnorth comprehensively retrimmed the interior using leather to cover the door cards as well as the seats and fabricating the hood and hood bag in matching Dark Blue. Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the 2+2-seater has covered a mere 200 or so post-completion miles (though, the speedo drive was only connected for the last 30 or so of these). As such, further shaking down / de-bugging might well prove necessary. A reluctant sale due to the vendor’s ongoing mobility issues, this handsome and subtly enhanced XK140 Drophead Coupe has the makings of a fantastic tour / event car. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and paperwork file. ** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply** Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2...

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