Facebook
Twitter
Description
An amazing Jaguar XK140 fixed Head Coupe exciting history.
The car was sold new 1955 to English air Lieutenant Harrison Royal Air force. He owed the car up until 1966 when he sold it to the New Zealander Christopher Jeffrey, who was a rock artist who lived in England. In 1974 Johan Wikström bought the car and imported it to Gothenburg during 1975. The car was then garaged up until 1992 when it was sold to a Swedish collector and car expert who renovated the car for seven years into its new condition.
The whole car was dismantled and “nut and Bolt” renovation commenced. The engine was renovated and rebuilt, new interior was hand stitched by an expert in Alingsås and the dashboard and trim renovated, using the correct wood. New electrical system and many other detailed were ordered and replace from Jaguar. After seven years the car was completed and passed the vehicle inspection without any remarks. After this the car was shown on several big and events, British Car Week Rally, Jaguar Club are Concours d Elegance and Lundsbrunn, and won first prize, "Best in Show". Today the car still remains in top condition and very nice to drive.
The car has lots of history original registration certificate from England, handbooks, photographs and more. The combine of the cars history, professional renovation makes it one of Sweden's most sought after Jaguar coupé. Do not miss the bidding at Bilweb Auctions that ends this week.
The car was sold new 1955 to English air Lieutenant Harrison Royal Air force. He owed the car up until 1966 when he sold it to the New Zealander Christopher Jeffrey, who was a rock artist who lived in England. In 1974 Johan Wikström bought the car and imported it to Gothenburg during 1975. The car was then garaged up until 1992 when it was sold to a Swedish collector and car expert who renovated the car for seven years into its new condition.
The whole car was dismantled and “nut and Bolt” renovation commenced. The engine was renovated and rebuilt, new interior was hand stitched by an expert in Alingsås and the dashboard and trim renovated, using the correct wood. New electrical system and many other detailed were ordered and replace from Jaguar. After seven years the car was completed and passed the vehicle inspection without any remarks. After this the car was shown on several big and events, British Car Week Rally, Jaguar Club are Concours d Elegance and Lundsbrunn, and won first prize, "Best in Show". Today the car still remains in top condition and very nice to drive.
The car has lots of history original registration certificate from England, handbooks, photographs and more. The combine of the cars history, professional renovation makes it one of Sweden's most sought after Jaguar coupé. Do not miss the bidding at Bilweb Auctions that ends this week.
Free history (18)
Technical data
Year
1955/1955
Registration date
Mileage
86041
Kw / hp
140 / 190
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual 4 Speed
Interior finish
Leather
Colour
Red
Condition
-
Mechanical condition
No remarks
-
Interior condition
No remarks
-
Exterior condition
No remarks
-
General condition
Only remark try and find a better car it would be very difficult.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1999-05-31
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1999-05-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1999-05-31
Besiktigad tom: -
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-09-20
Körförbud: Nej
Skattebefriad: Ja
Årsskatt: -
Antal ägare: 4
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1999-05-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1999-05-31
Besiktigad tom: -
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-09-20
Körförbud: Nej
Skattebefriad: Ja
Årsskatt: -
Antal ägare: 4
Location and viewing Information
Welcome to the showroom at Classics & Sportscarcentre AB in Vetlanda
- Friday 3 May at 13:00 to 17:00
- 6-8 May after making an appointment, phone: +46 708 30 45 43 (09:00-17:00)
Address: Vetlanda, Maskingatan 21, 574 33 Vetlanda
- Friday 3 May at 13:00 to 17:00
- 6-8 May after making an appointment, phone: +46 708 30 45 43 (09:00-17:00)
Address: Vetlanda, Maskingatan 21, 574 33 Vetlanda
Pick up
Collecting of vehicles, you need to book a collection time by calling our customer service +46 31 933 331
Once your payments have been cleared via our bank, we will send a confirmation to your email address and you can arrange a collection time.
Once your payments have been cleared via our bank, we will send a confirmation to your email address and you can arrange a collection time.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- For this auction the cars are not declared as vehicles of daily/normal usage, rather they are described from a collecting perspective.
Important to know before placing your bids!
- If you have won an auction where the reservation price is passed, please deposit to our client account the full amount before you arrange for pick up of any items.
- You will be fully refunded, including the bidding fee, if you at the time of inspection and delivery is of the opinion that the description of the item does not match its real condition.
- You will be debited the bidding fee if you do not inspect the item at its place of delivery.