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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2023 - Collectors' Car Sale
- c.1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé
c.1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé
Lot Number: 617
c.1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé
The Warwickshire Collection - This car has formed part of an extensive collection of British and European Classics and your inspection is encouraged.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 26th August, 2023 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Birch Grey -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
NWO 500
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note the chassis number is 804083DN not 804083 as erroneously catalogued. As the vehicle has not been on the road since 1970 it does not appear on the DVLA or HPI databases.
SUMMARY
The Warwickshire Collection - This car has formed part of an extensive collection of British and European Classics and your inspection is encouraged.
DESCRIPTION
This is a rare find indeed, an original, unrestored XK140 Coupé finished in its original Birch Grey with a red leather interior. It's a true time-warp example believed to have last been on the road around 1970 and the last MOT within the history file states an expiry of 1971 which also adds to that theory. The odometer is showing 26,610 miles which may well be correct due to the time it's been off the road. It's supplied with a small history file and the original buff logbook showing two keepers. The rear wheel spats are in the back of the car as they are shown to be missing in the photos.
The car sits well and looks remarkably healthy but, for over 50-years this XK has formed part of at least two Collections and has received little or no use. The XK has recently had a minor service having been unused for some time. New fluids, plugs, points etc saw the XK roar into life, showing good oil pressure and running well. However, a more serious recommissioning would be advised prior to active use, tyres being of unknown age for example. Your inspection is welcomed to establish just how much work (or how little) will be required to return this lovely mid-1950s Jaguar to the road. The XK comes with its rear wheel spats, removed at time of photography - there is something so delightful about an XK on steels with spats.
It's a rare car and they are sought after, so it could be a worthwhile project and with that UK-registration number, a tour of the North Coast 500 would surely be on the cards.
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SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 617
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XK140
- Registration Number
- NWO 500
- Chassis Number
- 804083
- Engine Number
- G3135-8
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Birch Grey
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTAll cars must be removed from the venue between 9am and 2pm on Monday 28th August. Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
Our transport partner EM Rogers can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on +44 (0) 1604 755 511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Any cars not collected by 2pm on Monday 28th August will be taken to EM Rogers storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day from the Monday onwards.
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