13th May, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST
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1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC Registration number: TOP 488 Date of first registration: 06 09 1956 VIN...
Registration number: TOP 488
Date of first registration: 06 09 1956
VIN number: 8047820N
Engine number: G8727-8
MOT expires: exempt but has a valid MOT till 10/06/18
V5C present (owned by current vendor for 35 years)
Current mileage shown: 60,826
3442cc
White
The Jaguar XK140 sports car was manufactured between 1954 and 1957 as the successor to the XK120. Upgrades included more interior space, improved brakes, rack and pinion steering, increased suspension travel, and telescopic shock absorbers instead of the older lever arm design and also included more substantial front and rear bumpers with over-riders. It is powered by the Jaguar XK engine producing 190 bhp when it left the factory.
Only 839 right hand drive FHC were produced the majority of XK140's were made left hand drive for export making it quite a rare car.
This beautiful XK140 with its sleek lines and styling, finished in white complemented with the red interior and the 3442cc DOHC straight 6 engine truly is an iconic 50's sports car.
It has had one owner from new and has been subject to an extensive restoration including chassis, engine, body work and bright work, which began in 2004 and was completed in 2008, comes with file full of photographs showing the restoration process. The car has been regularly used, giving it some real character and patina to the interior.
It has a full MOT history since the restoration and comes with a valid MOT certificate and lots of old invoices and a lovely handwritten booklet recording the early service history of the vehicle from the 50's through to the 60's.
Buyer's Premium of 12% inclusive of VAT @ 20%
Please note the odometer must have got stuck between the 2009 and 2010 MOT's as it has not changed thereafter. MOT history: 2017 @ 60826 2016 @ 60826 2015 @ 60826 2014 @ 60826 2013 @ 60826 2012 @ 60826 2011 @ 60826 2010 @ 60826 2009 @ 60338 2008 @ 60301
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 13th May, 2018
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