2005-12-29 10:29:39 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '98
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1120214359/

Auction description:
Lot 056: Jaguar XK140MC (1955)
Classic Cars, Christies (16th August 1998)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Christies, Pebble Beach sales centre, Pebble Beach
Type Car
Lot Number 056
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) $63000
Year 1955
Condition rating 1
Registration number
Mileage -
Chassis number S814488
Engine number G4243-8S

2012-10-23 21:29:23 | pauls writes:

Car reported to be in Belgium as of 2012.

2014-01-01 21:56:09 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/14
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:
Paris
5 February 2014
1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupé

Chassis no. S 814488
Engine no. G 4243-8S
Body no. J 4764

2014-03-07 00:08:45 | pauls writes:

The March 2014 edition of the XK Gazette states the car sold for EU117,600.

Description from above auction:
Lot 31
1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupé
To be auctioned on Wednesday, February 5, 2014
This XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupé is an outstanding example of the highly desirable Special Equipment version that featured the C-Type cylinder head. It was ordered through A&M Kooheji, the Jaguar distributors in Bahrain, and it was delivered to James R. Heising, who registered it briefly in the UK before exporting it to Pasadena, California. Shortly thereafter, it was sold to another California owner, in whose family it remained for more than 40 years.

In the 1990s, the car received a body-off restoration to the highest standards by renowned Jaguar specialist Mike Wilson in Visalia, California, and it was used only sparingly thereafter. The car has won numerous awards, including 2nd overall in the highly competitive Jaguar Club North America Championship.

The current owner acquired this XK140 in 1998. At the time, it was described as one of the best in the world. It has since been maintained to the highest standard, and it continues to justify its claim as one of the finest examples. It is totally authentic, with its original engine and tool roll, and it is finished in the original, as confirmed by its JDHT Certificate, and very desirable colour combination of Battleship Grey paint and a red leather interior.

This car is certainly amongst the very best XK140 Fixed Head Coupés worldwide, and it is bound to please a new owner and impress those it passes by.

2014-07-31 16:30:46 | pauls writes:

Lot 31 Sold for €117.600

2018-05-06 15:34:58 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 5/18
www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MC18/Monaco/lots/r0005-1955-jaguar-xk-140-se-fixe ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 122
1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé
€90.000 - €120.000
RM | Sotheby's - MONACO 2018 - Offered from a Private Collection - Offered on: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Chassis No. S 814488
Engine No. G 4243-8S
Body No. J 4764

Offered from a private collection
Retains its original engine
Single-family ownership from 1956-1998
Previous JCNA Concours award winner

This XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé is optioned with the highly desirable, 210-hp Special Equipment version that featured the C-Type cylinder head. According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, the XK 140 was ordered through A&M Kooheji, the Jaguar distributors in Bahrain, for personal export delivery. Registered in the UK briefly, shortly thereafter it was sold to a California owner, in whose family it remained for more than 40 years.

In the 1990s, the car received a body-off restoration to the highest standards by renowned Jaguar specialist Mike Wilson in Visalia, California, and was used only sparingly thereafter. Post-restoration, the Jaguar won numerous awards, including 2nd overall in the highly competitive Jaguar Club North America Championship. At the time of its sale in 2011, the XK 140 was described as one of the best in the world.

Entirely authentic, with its original engine, it is finished in the original and very desirable colour combination of Battleship Grey paint and a red leather interior.