2017-09-18 16:21:54 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2017-09-15 12:17:59 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-140/1956/483297

Sellers description:
Lot number 18
Drive LHD
Condition Used
Location
Exterior colour Blue
JAGUAR XK 140 OTS (1956)
CHASSIS N. 813056
ENGINE: IN LINE 6 CYLINDER, TWIN-CAM
DISPLACEMENT: 3400 CM3
POWER: 210 CV
BODY STYLE: ROADSTER

The vehicle proposed here, chassis N. 813056, was manufactured on 6/12/56 and sent to the Jaguar Arnolt dealership in Chicago. It is important to note that some of the original documents are also supplied with the car including the certificate of Origin from the Jaguar Heritage Trust, the shipping bill, a series of tags present on the car upon delivery and the purchase invoice.

'Wacky' Arnolt was a famous character in the world of sports cars and racing on the East Coast of America: amongst other things he inspired a series of cars with English mechanics and bodywork realized in Turin by Bertone, which still today make him a protagonist in the auto collectors' world. Therefore the documented origins increase the value of this Jaguar.

The vehicle offered was imported to Italy many years ago and purchased by the current owner around six years ago. It has always been kept in excellent condition and has undergone some modifications to increase performance and safety including a direct stainless steel exhaust system with 'bunch of bananas' manifold. Used for leisure purposes and on the occasion of some regularity rallies, the vehicle presents itself very well and has a red leather interior that - having been renewed some years ago - now offers the right 'patina', this car is eligible for the Mille Miglia.

The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition but, for safety reasons, we advise the purchaser to have it checked over and to replace the fluids, filters and perishable elements.