Author Topic: solved - NYH n.2 - Jaguar XK140 Aerodyne Coupé (Read 5485 times)

Paul Jaray · « **on:** September 30, 2007, 05:31:00 PM »

Hi guys....what is that?
I'm asking you 'cause I don't know!

grobmotorix · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:04:18 PM »

Jaguar XK 140 1956 Aerodyne Coupé, owned by Mr. Kellogg

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:40:13 PM »

I was looking for that name for months....thank you very much!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2010, 05:07:28 AM »

Please, respond below and share your knowledge of what this is.

If you haven't registered yet, you need to do so in order to reply. You can do so by clicking here.

Also, please be sure to check out our other puzzles, and, please post a puzzle of your own if you'd like - the more, the merrier.

Thanks!

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2010, 05:13:29 AM »

Wasn't this one of my previous puzzles? (NYH...)

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2010, 05:16:44 AM »

Merged!
I'll add the car's name in each topic.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2010, 05:36:34 AM »

Crikey!

fnqvmuch · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2010, 05:58:21 AM »

some of the running gear may well be of 1956 origins but i don't think that is correct as a build date.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2010, 06:14:36 AM »

That's right - it's much newer. It was conceived and crafted by John Toom, manager of model shop at Nissan Design, International in La Jolla Ca. from 1982-2000

choni1 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:39:31 PM »

Hi,
Just wanted to add that my dad, John Toom designed and built
this car to near completion, when cancer claimed him
in Aug. 2001. Ron Kellogg took the car over and brought it
to life, it has been shown in many car shows.

My dad was car crazy all his life...

The basic facts are:
Chassis: 1956 XK140
Engine: 1963 Jaguar XKE 3.8 litre
Body design and creation (including original buck and metalwork), steering wheel,
door handles, and custon designed and created knobs - John Toom

Gauges and badges designed by me (Joni Toom)

Thank you for posting the car here. It makes me proud everytime
I see the car.
I believe the car is currently for sale.
p.s. if you want more pics, I have more...
Joni Toom

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2010, 06:03:06 PM »

Hi Joni,

Wellcome to Autopuzzles and thank you for the extra info!
I'd love to see more pics of it (and of your design of the badges).

As you can see this car was one of the 1st I posted as puzzle long ago, I thought it was a stunning design and quite obscure.
It deserves more attention!

Ciao,
Francesco PJ

choni1 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2010, 09:01:38 PM »

Hello Francesco,
let me know where I can send you more pics..
I am happy to send!
thanks, Joni

Ultra · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2010, 10:38:32 PM »

Quote from: choni1 on December 12, 2010, 09:01:38 PM

Hello Francesco,
let me know where I can send you more pics..
I am happy to send!
thanks, Joni

You can attach them here by clicking the Additional Options box just below the reply field.

choni1 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:26:47 PM »

okay... here is pic..
I have more just trying to figure out how to
send... ugh..

Ultra · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:36:14 PM »

Quote from: choni1 on December 12, 2010, 11:26:47 PM

okay... here is pic..
I have more just trying to figure out how to
send... ugh..

It would appear you figured it out.

choni1 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:39:21 PM »

why yes...
and here is another!

choni1 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:50:00 PM »

and another....

choni1 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:55:53 PM »

one more...
my sisters and I...
pasadena car show, so proud!
thank you for sharing the love!
Joni

Ultra · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2010, 12:18:12 AM »

I think this one is going to end up a rare car of the week.

Ray B. · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2010, 11:41:28 AM »

Rare, that's for sure. Beautiful, even more! The craftsmanship seems to be amazing.Thanks for the story.

woodinsight · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2010, 12:46:48 PM »

I agree.
What a wonderful testament to John Toom's skills and vision.
That's the best Jaguar XK-based coupe I have ever seen.
His daughters must be very proud of their late father.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2010, 01:17:44 PM »

Quote from: woodinsight on December 13, 2010, 12:46:48 PM

I agree.
What a wonderful testament to John Toom's skills and vision.
That's the best Jaguar XK-based coupe I have ever seen.
His daughters must be very proud of their late father.

It seems that He was surrounded by beauty, in his creations and in his life.

choni1 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2010, 10:52:17 PM »

ohhhhhhhhhhh!
Thank you everyone, really appreciate it!
xoox
Joni

choni1 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2010, 11:48:29 PM »

me again!
this is a good link to the specs on my dad's
car and also some more pics...

scroll down you will see....

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results.asp?lCarID=1800992

Ultra · « **Reply #24 on:** December 18, 2010, 08:46:52 PM »

It is a rare car.

Your father made a beautiful set of daughters as well as a beautiful car, Joni.

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Author Topic: solved - NYH n.2 - Jaguar XK140 Aerodyne Coupé (Read 5485 times)