solved - NYH n.2 - Jaguar XK140 Aerodyne Coupé

[Paul Jaray]

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

[grobmotorix]

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

[Paul Jaray]

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

[Otto Puzzell]

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[Paul Jaray]

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

[Paul Jaray]

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

[Otto Puzzell]

Crikey!

[fnqvmuch]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Ultra]

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]

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

[Ultra]

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

It would appear you figured it out. 

[choni1]

why yes...
and here is another! 

[choni1]

and another....

[choni1]

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

[Ultra]

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

[Ray B.]

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

[woodinsight]

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]

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]

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

[choni1]

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]

It is a rare car.

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