2023-08-01 14:36:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/23

www.mecum.com/lots/1085201/1955-jaguar-xk140-roadster/

Auction description:

Lot F104 // Monterey 2023

Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000

VIN / Serial 810063

Engine No. G1127-8

Body No. F10065

Factory left-hand drive open two-seater built in October 1954

Original 3442cc DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine

4-speed manual gearbox

High-quality older restoration

Finished in Black paint

Gray leather upholstery with Red piping and Red carpet

Part of a private collection since 1999

Maintenance records

Two-piece cockpit tonneau cover

Rear fender skirts in trunk

Part of a private collection since 1999 and the recipient of an older high-quality restoration, this 1955 factory left-hand drive XK140 roadster built in October 1954 is presented in black with a red-piped gray leather interior and red carpets. It’s powered by its original 3442cc DOHC inline-6 engine, which is backed by a 4-speed manual gearbox. A popular driver’s choice is the wood-rimmed steering wheel, with the Pyrotect racing lap belts serving as a sensible fitment. While most XK140s ride on optional wire wheels, the 16-inch disc-style wheels on this example are enhanced with wide whitewall tires. The wheels also allow the option of fitting the rear fender skirts, which accompany the car, and add a touch of drama to the appearance. The XK140 both demonstrates how right the XK120 was straight out of the box and illustrates how it could be significantly refined into an even more capable car without compromising the sublime purity of form.