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Jaguar supplied eleven XK140s in rolling chassis form for bodying by independents, among the most celebrated being the four bodied by Carrozzeria Ghia of Turin, which had already completed three XK120s, these being the famous ‘Supersonic’ cars designed by Giovanni Savonuzzi.
The Jaguar XK140 Ghia was built in four speciments and had broadly similar design. They were completed on chassis numbers S810827DN’, ‘S814937DN’, ‘S814942’, and ‘S815404’. These four XK140 bodies were constructed entirely of aluminium, as was common practice with hand-built ‘one-offs’, resulting in a reduction in weight of 100kg (220lb) when compared with the steel-bodied production cars.
Italian coachbuilders, renowned for their craftsmanship and design prowess, have left an indelible mark on the automotive world. The marriage of British engineering excellence with Italian design flair has resulted in some of the most striking and unique Jaguars to date. From the golden age of the XK series to the iconic E-Type and beyond, these coachbuilt creations showcase the collaborative brilliance of two automotive cultures.
