2018-01-15 12:28:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/18
www.artcurial.com/en/lot-1955-jaguar-xk-140-34-l-cabriolet-no-reserve-3279-4

Auction description:
Lot 4
1955 Jaguar XK 140 3.4 L Cabriolet
No reserve
Estimation 80,000 - 100,000 € [$]
Sale: 3279
Location: Salon Rétromobile - Hall 2.1 Parc des expositions Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris
Date: 09 feb. 2018 14:00
Auctioneer: Hervé Poulain
French title
Chassis No. A 817261 DN
Engine No. G 2356-8

- Same owners for 24 years
- Very nice presentation
- Emblematic model
- No reserve

The car on offer is a desirable Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe that left the factory in March 1955, and was distributed by Jaguar Los Angeles. The production sheet from Jaguar Heritage, states that it is a left-hand drive with manual gearbox and the "Special Equipment" option. The history of this car is interesting, it would have known only two owners in the United States before arriving in France in 1994, bought by two friends, still owners today. It was sound but needed restoration, which was carried out over several years and entrusted to Ateliers Tourquennois. It is now in a very good general condition and was sparingly used since the end of the restoration in 2014. The file coming with this XK includes invoices, photos and a 2015 expert report that confirms the good condition of the car. Originally red, this XK is today in English green English color which suits perfectly. The beige interior is beautiful and the carpets and upholstery have been renovated. With its black hood and its wire wheels, this KX is in beautiful condition and its seductive lines will delight the lovers of long-distance rides.

2018-02-18 10:19:26 | Jeremy writes:

Sold Eur 107'280