£92,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 16 Apr 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£92,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster
UK • 16 Apr 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster, sold new in the USA, boasts matching engine and chassis numbers. It underwent a professional 'body off' restoration in 2015 and has been UK resident since 2016, presenting in generally excellent condition with some upgraded components.
Condition
8
The car received a 'body off' restoration in 2015, including a repaint, re-chroming of brightwork and wheels, and a complete re-trimming of the interior with Connolly leather. The engine was rebuilt with upgraded components like electronic ignition and an electric cooling fan. It was refreshed and detailed towards the end of 2022, and is described as being in generally excellent condition.
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Manual
352 UYL
1956
Auction
S 812699
RHD
United Kingdom
£92,000
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 16 Apr 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
● Sold new in the USA ● Matching engine and chassis numbers ● Professionally restored in the USA in 2015 ● UK resident since 2016 ● Original tool kit, jack, keys and Jaguar key fob Launched in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 was broadly similar to, though more refined than, its sensational XK120 predecessor, major engineering changes being confined to the repositioning of the engine 3" further forward and the adoption of rack-and-pinion steering as used on the racing C-Type.
The suspension and brakes remained much as before, though with stiffer torsion bars at the front and telescopic shock absorbers replacing the previous lever type at the rear.
Outwardly the newcomer was distinguishable by its revised radiator grille, rear lights incorporating flashing indicators, and larger bumpers - the latter adopted to withstand the cut and thrust of urban parking.
XK140 performance was well up to the standards set by its exemplary predecessor, contemporary magazine road-tests regularly recording top s...
Price Analysis vs Other XK140 Roadsters
£6,915
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,322
Median Price (Since 2020)
£138,160
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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