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1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Manual
WA • Private
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After over 3 decades in my family, we're finally selling this stunning 1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe (DHC). Located in Mt Claremont, Perth, this gorgeous jaguar is a chance to own a piece of automotive history, restored over 30 years. Black exterior complemented by a vibrant red interior.
The XK140, a direct evolution of the groundbreaking XK120, captivated the motoring world with its blend of performance and luxury. This 1955 model retains its original 3.4-litre inline-six engine, renowned for its smooth power delivery. Every detail, from its elegant lines to its comfortable interior, has been brought back to factory specifications during its comprehensive restoration.
This car's chassis was completed on 24 October 1955 and despatched on 9 November 1955 to Sagers, of Salisbury and Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Understood to have been owned by the Wilson family in Bulawayo, Mr Wilson thought to have been an architect. It has also been said that the car was delivered by ship to Cape Town and driven up from there by a Sagers' employee, Mr Strydom. A photograph published in Jaguar Magazine #185 (March 2017) showed the Jaguar dealer Sagers' premises in the 1950s with a very dark coloured XK140 DHC with very dark top, outside with other sedans. The XK could be either 807299DN or 807480DN - both were Black cars with Black tops.
The car apparently eventually passed from the Wilsons to a small time Zimbabwean dealer Ron Stirling, from whom in the late 1970s or early 1980s it was acquired by David Stronge. In 2003 he brought the car out from Zimbabwe to Perth. Regd: B30572 (Rhodesia), 289119J (Zimbabwe), JAGXK (WA)
Whether you're cruising through the Perth hills or showcasing it at a concours event, this 1955 Jaguar XK140 promises an unforgettable driving experience.
Please email me or call my dad Dave Stronge to arrange to view in Mt Claremont, Perth.
note - I had to put something in the odometer reading, but its incorrect, no idea what the reading should be.
Car details
øVehicle description
Drophead Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 3.4 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Black
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.4L
Build date
October 1955
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost of finance
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19089668
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3442cc
Engine Size (L)
3.4L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
142kW
Power rpm To
5500rpm
Torque
275Nm
Torque rpm To
3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
102.3kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
68L
Fuel Delivery
SU H6 2" x2 (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4470mm
Width
1638mm
Height
1397mm
Wheelbase
2591mm
Track Front
1307mm
Track Rear
1282mm
Kerb Weight
1388kg
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launched
January 1955
Generation Name
1955-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
Drophead
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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