2015-01-11 17:28:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22205/lot/172/

Auction description:
Lot 172
Fewer than 22,000 original miles, matching numbers example
1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
US$ 160,000 - 190,000
€140,000 - 160,000
Chassis no. S810953
Engine no. G2112-8S
Auction 22205:
The Scottsdale Auction
15 Jan 2015 11:00 MST
Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

The remarkably preserved condition of this highly optioned Special Equipment (SE) roadster is a credit to its first and longtime custodian Rene Savoie. The 140 SE he personally ordered was manufactured February 9, 1955 in the magnificent color combination of Suede Green with a Suede Green leather upholstery and a French Grey soft top.

On February 18, 1955 the car was dispatched and brought to Massachusetts. Over the next 46 years, with Mr. Savoie as its caretaker, the automobile was driven a mere 20,000 miles. Only after Mr. Savoie could no longer physically operate his prized Jaguar was the roadster sold to his long time property manager.

Over the past eight years the car has been part of a collection of highly original, unrestored sports cars. Today with under 22,000 miles, the MC body is incredibly crisp with excellent panel gaps, and original paint visible in many areas. The beautiful suede green leather is in remarkable condition as are the original carpets. Presently its top frame is removed and offered with the car, but no longer has its fabric cover. The engine compartment is in original condition with the factory data plate and correct C-Type cylinder head stamping (block and head) showing bright and clear with the original red paint still visible on the cylinder head. Additionally, all Cheney hose clamps and factory original porcelain remain present. The car still gracefully sits on its factory chrome wire wheels with its original wide white Dunlop Gold Seal tires (with original Dunlop wheel weights) and the original, unused spare in the boot.

This ideally specified, wonderfully preserved example, presented in unmatched preservation condition, is one of the most exciting Jaguar XK140 MC (Special Equipment) Roasters to appear publically in many years.