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3.4 XK140

Open Two Seater

Left Hand Drive

Max Hoffman, New York

810741

G1446-8

F10752

OSL2140B

January 1955

1955

Maroon

2022

Black

Rest: Nice

Original

Round Lake

Illinois

Original

United States

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Record Creation: Entered on 2 January 2022.

Database Updates: Show dataplate edits

Photos of 810741

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Exterior Photos (15)

Uploaded April 2014:

2014-04-07

2014-04-07

Interior Photos (1)

Uploaded April 2014:

2014-04-07

Details Photos: Exterior (24)

Uploaded March 2022:

2022-03-28

Uploaded April 2014:

2014-04-07

Detail Photos: Interior (19)

Uploaded March 2016:

2016-03-01

Uploaded April 2014:

2014-04-07

Detail Photos: Engine (19)

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2016-03-01

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2014-04-07

Detail Photos: Other (3)

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2014-04-07 10:59:10 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/7/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-OTS-1955-Burgundy-Complete-Restore-Orig-Drive-Tra ...
Current bid $17,754 reserve not met 17 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
*** THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN LYON (CHICAGO), IL ***
Seller located in North Andover, Massachusetts.

This is a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) that has been completely restored and has hardly been driven since completion. The car is finished in a rich Burgundy with a very nice and complementary Black leather interior and a brand new Black convertible top with removable canvas and plastic side curtains . Overall, this is a beautiful car that runs and drives exceptionally well.

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 OTS has the original drive train (numbers matching) 3.4 liter six cylinder engine coupled to the original 4 speed gearbox. This car is also equipped with standard disc wheels and spats (fender skirts) over the rear wheel opening.

This is a wonderful return to the 1950's when British sports cars were the envy of the world. This specific example is in outstanding condition and could be driven everyday if desired and if in the right climate. The engine has plenty of power and has great oil pressure, the gear box is smooth and overall, it is just a joy to drive.

From 1954 until 1957, 3,350 of the roadster were built with all but 49 bound for export; this particular car was delivered to Max Hoffmann, the Jaguar disributor in New York.

2014-04-25 06:22:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/25/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-OTS-1955-burgundy-complete-restore-orig-drive-tra ...
Current bid $41,100 reserve not met, 12 bids 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $57,100 after 27 bids.

2014-05-10 19:48:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/10/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-OTS-1955-Burgundy-Complete-Restore-Orig-Drive-Tra ...
Current bid $55,100, reserve not met 11 bids 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $55,100.00 after 22 bids.

2014-06-29 07:03:34 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay/6/29/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-OTS-1955-Burgundy-Complete-Restore-Orig-Drive-Tra ...
Current bid $10,099 reserve not met, 6 bids 5 days left in auction. Car in Chicago but seller said to be in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Previous auction ended at $65,100 after 17 bids.

2016-03-01 14:22:22 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/1/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK140-OTS-/311556789527
Current bid US $7,100 reserve not met 10 bids 5 days left in auction. Seller silverstone-motorcars, 55k miles. Car now said to still be in Chicago, seller in La Grange, Illinois.

Sellers description:
This is a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) that has been completely restored and has hardly been driven since completion. The car is finished in a rich Burgundy with a very nice and complementary Black leather interior and a brand new Black convertible top with removable canvas and plastic side curtains . Overall, this is a beautiful car that runs and drives exceptionally well.

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 OTS has the original drive train (numbers matching) 3.4 liter six cylinder engine coupled to the original 4 speed gearbox. This car is also equipped with standard disc wheels and spats (fender skirts) over the rear wheel opening.

This is a wonderful return to the 1950's when British sports cars were the envy of the world. This specific example is in outstanding condition and could be driven everyday if desired and if in the right climate. The engine has plenty of power and has great oil pressure, the gear box is smooth and overall, it is just a joy to drive.

Low, Curved and Exciting, the bodywork of the XK Series created a sensation when announced in 1948. The engine - a six cylinder - rivaled the big American V8's of the time. Jaguar was center stage at the Winners Circle taking several Le Mans victories. From 1954 until 1957, 3,350 of the roadster were built with all but 49 bound for export; this particular car was delivered to Max Hoffmann, the Jaguar disributor in New York.

2016-05-26 14:28:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/26/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK140-OTS-/252402610659
Current bid US $10,100 reserve not met 2 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $54,100 after 32 bids.

2017-05-14 13:55:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/14/17

www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK-Sport-Roadster-/172673827424

Classified ad price $139,000, seller volomuseumautosales, 55k miles, car now said to be in Round Lake, Illinois.

Previous auction ended at $47,200 reserve not met after 20 bids

Sellers description:

Production record trace certificate number 39424. Basic design profile very similar to XK120 with exception to - XK140's redesigned chassis new rack and pinion steering larger diameter torsion bars new high lift camshafts increased leg room larger chrome bumpers and more chrome especially hood and trunk lid. This is one of only 3347 Sport Roadsters built. This stunning Jaguar enjoyed a complete restoration. Body clad in deep maroon accented with show chrome and black leather interior with black soft top. This one certified from new; absolutely stunning sport Roadster. Youtube video available upon request. Call our classic car division at for video and/or vehicle information. Dual Chrome Mirrors Chrome Wheel Caps Skirts Chassis 810741 Engine F10752 Gearbox OSL2140B Max Hoffman Distributor.

2019-01-15 07:12:20 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/15/19

www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK140/254072553976

Current bid:$10,099 reserve not met 5 bids 6 days left in auction seller silverstone-motorcars (2016 seller), seller now said to be in North Andover, Massachusetts, 55k miles.

Note, same photos as 2014 auction, even the odometer reading is the same.

Seller's description:

THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN LYON (CHICAGO), IL *

Description same as 3/1/16 listing with the following sentence added:

You can be sure that when taken out for special occasions, this car will get more than her fair share of attention. If you are a serious Jaguar collector or if this is the time for you to acquire your first classic Jaguar, then this is a car that you can not afford to let pass you by.

2020-01-14 05:57:00 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/14/20

www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK140/254479880369