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1954 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe

  • Chassis Number: S810337
  • Engine Number: G1408-8
The Jaguar XK140 had a timeless and elegant exterior design coupled with a roomier interior. This example was built at the Coventry, England, Jaguar plant near the close of 1954 and sent to US distributor Hoffman Motor Car Co. on December 29th of 1954. It wore a cream exterior color with a red interior featuring fawn-colored weather equipment. The first owner was Miami Beach, Florida, resident Albert B. Gross. Its subsequent history is not known, though it is believed to have lived much of its life in southern climates until it was acquired in the mid-200s by an Arizona dealer after a cosmetic restoration. The owner purchased the XK in 2006 and immediately began mechanical work, including a brake system rebuild, and the installation of a five-speed gearbox for comfortable high-speed cruising. The car was given new chrome wire wheels and carpets. A new top and side curtains were also added. Since that time, more mechanical work has been performed on the car. Most significantly, in 2011 the engine was given a refurbishment. A new clutch and pressure plate was installed, new SU carburetors, an aluminum radiator, and a supplementary electric cooling fan were added.

The car has the Special Equipment package, which includes fog lamps and dual exhaust pipes.

In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale, Arizona sale. It was estimated to sell for $110,000 - $140,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $126,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013

2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $140,000 
Sale Price :
USD $126,500

1954 Jaguar XK140 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Jaguar XK140

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Jaguar XK 140 Roadster
Chassis#: 810532
Sold for USD$91,093
  2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster
Chassis#: A810595
Sold for USD$125,092
  2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1954 Jaguar XK140
Chassis#: 804222DN
Sold for USD$21,372
  2017 Barons : British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars - Sandown Park
 
1954 Jaguar XK140SE Roadster
Chassis#: S800004
Sold for USD$196,757
  2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Chassis#: S810137
Sold for USD$159,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 M Roadster
Chassis#: S810337
Sold for USD$126,500
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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1954 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Sold for USD$134,040
  2012 Coys Auction - Monaco 'Legende et Passion'
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Chassis#: 810602
Sold for USD$82,728
  2012 The Imperial War Museum
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Chassis#: S811264
Sold for USD$96,250
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 807433DN
Sold for USD$135,934
  2009 Coys Auction - Blenheim Palace
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Chassis#: S81068
Sold for USD$90,899
  2008 Coys Auction -Brands Hatch
 
1954 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Sold for USD$99,000
  2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
 
1954 Jaguar XK140
Sold for USD$74,800
  2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center
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1954 Jaguar 140 MC Roadster
Sold for USD$62,595
  2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction
 

Jaguar XK140s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1954 Jaguar XK140's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1954 Jaguar XK140 SE RoadsterS8103512019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World $100,000$125,000
1954 Jaguar XK140 SE RoadsterS8103512017 Historics at Brookland $110,000$135,000
1954 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead CoupéS8170792016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $90,000$110,000
1954 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé8170652015 Historics at Brookland $82,000$82,000
1954 Jaguar XK140 Aluminium Roadster 2015 Historics at Brookland $110,000$140,000
1954 Jaguar XK 140 Roadster8105322013 Coys Techno Classica $90,000$120,000
1954 Jaguar XK140MC roadsterS8112932004 Bonhams Gentlemen's Sale $70,000$80,000
1954 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster 2004 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction$39,500  

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