1956 Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupé
- Colour
- Pacific Blue
A Jaguar XK 140 drophead coupé, first exhibited at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1954, representing the top of the XK 140 range with its luxurious open-air touring specification. Originally delivered in Pastel Blue over a red interior, the car underwent a comprehensive 21-month restoration, emerging in Pacific Blue over tan leather. The restoration encompassed bodywork, mechanical systems, and interior, and is supported by receipts throughout.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$162,400
- —Auction saleSold US$156,800
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A 21-month comprehensive restoration covering media blasting of the body and engine bay, cylinder head rebuild, all brake components renewed or rebuilt, new stainless steel exhaust and porcelain headers, radiator rebuild, new wiring loom, body rubber, shock absorbers, electrical components renewed or rebuilt, full resealing of engine, gearbox, and differential, new windshield glass, top bows, wood surrounds, all brightwork replaced or replated, new seals and grommets throughout, tan leather interior retrim, polished and clear-coated woodwork, seat belts added, new dark blue hood with pin beading and matching boot cover, and new Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres on new wire wheels. Repainted from original Pastel Blue to Pacific Blue with matching dark blue carpeting.
Work is documented by receipts. Original colour scheme was Pastel Blue over red interior; the car was refinished in Pacific Blue over tan leather.
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