2014-12-21 13:33:06 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22528/preview_lot/4784811/

Auction description:
1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster
Chassis no. S810495 Engine no. G16508S
€120,000 - 160,000
US$ 150,000 - 200,000
Auction 22528:
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
5 Feb 2015 14:00 CET
Paris

2015-03-19 23:53:55 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 3/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22718/lot/48/

Sellers description:
Lot 48
1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster 1955
Chassis no. S810495 Engine no. G1650-8S
£80,000 - 120,000
US$ 120,000 - 180,000
Auction 22718:
Goodwood 73rd Members' Meeting
21 Mar 2015 14:00 GMT

Sold new via Jaguar's East Coast, USA distributor, Hoffman of New York, this beautiful XK140SE roadster has the desirable C-type cylinder head option. The car had enjoyed only three owners in the United States prior to its acquisition by the current vendor in 2010, since when it has been resident in Spain. Chassis number 'S810495' was owned by Hal Graham for the first 23 years of its life, followed by Floyd Mitchell (12 years) and then William Burnette of Huntsville, Alabama, during whose ownership it was extensively restored, the work being carried out in the 1990s (invoices on file). Noteworthy features include negative earth electrics, an alternator (original dynamo with car), a Kenlowe electric cooling fan, new Vredestein radial tyres, and its original keys. Described as in generally excellent condition, the car is offered with an original 'Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook', US Certificate of Title, Spanish registration papers ('Permiso de Circulation'), valid technical inspection (expires May 2016), and Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming all matching numbers.