Atypical flight in the beautiful neighborhoods of Paris. The owner of an old Jaguar, model XK 140, had his car stolen from his private parking lot. It was on Friday, around 11 a.m., in the 3rd arrondissement of the capital, that the victim contacted the police to report this crime.
According to his statements, he was absent from his home between December 31 and January 2. Back home, when he passed through his garage, he was taken aback. This collector noticed that the door had been torn off and that his beautiful car had disappeared. This model, which dates from July 1, 1956, is estimated at more than 100,000 euros.
The prosecution tasked police officers from the first judicial police district with carrying out the investigations. A neighborhood investigation, work on the telephone, inspection of video surveillance cameras, will be part of the list of things to carry out to try to identify the criminal(s). But it is above all by looking at the receivers that the police have the best chance of finding a lead.
The Jaguar XK140 is considered an iconic English sports car. “It is renowned for its elegance, its performance and its link with the world of motor racing,” specifies a specialist. Only 8,937 examples were produced between 1954 and 1957. Its timeless design, its performance for the time and its rarity make it a model coveted by vintage car enthusiasts.
