2005-12-28 11:31:24 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '00
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1021885462/

Auction description:
Lot 910: Jaguar XK140 Roadster (1954)
Collectors' Motor Cars, Brooks (23rd June 2000)
Lot Details
Auction Collectors' Motor Cars
Brooks, Goodwood office, Goodwood
Type Car
Lot Number 910
Estimate £45000-£65000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £49900
Year 1954
Condition rating 3
Registration number TNK 140
Mileage -
Chassis number 800005
Engine number G10248

2009-10-17 17:00:21 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:
www.carandclassic.com/car/C111416/

Sellers description:
1954 Jaguar XK140 3.4 Litre OTS Roadster
Chassis Number 800005
Engine Number G1024B
Registration number TNK140

A magnificent car restored to concours condition.

This car is a matching numbers car & comes to us with Jaguar Heritage trust certificate of authenticity.

The car is faultless & in its original colours of Green exterior & grey leather trim. The car was supplied new by Henleys of London.

It was restored nut & bolt from stem to stern in 2000 & has resided in a noted private collection ever since covering minimal miles to the MOT station each year. Unique to this & the first 8 cars is the MG boot handle mounted below the Le Mans winners badge as Jaguar had yet to create their own!!!

This car is chassis number 5 of only 73 original RHD XK140 roadsters made. It is fitted with the original optional extra 210bhp C-type cylinder head and the original TNK140 Registration number which comes with it.

Everything is correct about this car & you really have to see & drive it to appreciate just how good it is.

It may be viewed by appointment in Norfolk.

2009-10-18 14:47:55 | Kiwi John writes:

This car has the next engine number in sequence to my 140 DHC 807003.

2017-10-14 19:42:30 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/jaguar/xk140/jaguar-xk140-p ...

Sellers description:
Jaguar xk140 period competition roadster (1954) For sale from J D Classics, in Essex, United Kingdom

This very early car was the 5th of only 73 roadsters built in RHD and is fitted with the pre-production boot handle that distinguishes the first 8 XK140s produced.
Finished in the unusual factory colour combination of British Racing Green with Grey leather it was originally sold by Henleys of London before finding its way to Performance Cars in around 1956/1957 who returned the car to Jaguar for uprating to Special Equipment specification with C-Type head, 2 inch sandcast carburettors and body coloured wire wheels.
In August 1957 the car was entered the car into 27th BARC Members Meeting at Goodwood where it was driven by Bunny Munns and as such is believed to be the only XK140 roadster to compete at this famous venue.

The car subsequently had only 5 owners, one of which was for over 30 years. The car was subject to a total professional restoration in 1996 and has covered very few miles since. It is currently undergoing a full program of JD Classics race / rally preparation to full FIA specification. When complete it will be eligible for the most prestigious historic events including the Mille Miglia.

Period Competition History
25th May 1957
Goodwood, 25th Members Meeting
Handicap Race C
Car number: 78
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 15th

22nd June 1957
Goodwood, 26th Members Meeting
Handicap Race B
Car number: 75
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 11th

31st August 1957
Goodwood, 27th Members Meeting
Handicap Race B
Car number: 37
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 14th

2018-08-03 14:22:36 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classic-trader.com/fr/voitures/annonce/jaguar/xk/xk-140-dhc/1954/139784
Seller J D Classics.

Seller's description:
XK 140 DHC
Year of manufacture 1954
Chassis number n.a.
Gearbox number n.a.
Condition category n.a.
Mileage (read) n.a.
Body style Convertible
Power (kw/hp) 143/193
Cubic capacity (ccm) 3,442
Cylinders 6
Steering Right (RHD)
Transmission Manual Gears 4
Exterior colour Green
Manufacturer colour name n.a.
Sunroof No
Folding roof No
Interior colour Grey
Interior material Others

2019-04-08 08:28:59 | pauls writes:

Spotted at Goodwood 4/19

2020-12-31 15:49:54 | Alan writes:

Bunny Munns was my wife’s great uncle. If the current owner ever considers selling then please contact me. Thanks

2024-02-14 02:14:11 | James writes:

Hi Alan

Very interesting to hear of your family link to Bunny Munns. I used to own this car and am in touch with the current owner who would love to hear from you. Please drop me a line and I can connect you.

Best wishes

James

drjamesfraser@hotmail.com