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A812538

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Record Creation: Entered on 14 April 2017.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

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2007-10-17 17:51:44 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: F12606
  • Engine Number was added: G8088-8
  • Factory Paint Color was added: indigo blue
  • Factory Interior Color was added: pale blue
  • Original Owner City was added: Detroit
  • Original Owner State was added: Michigan
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Title Year was changed from 1956 to 1957
  • Note About Originality was added: 1
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current Color was added: old english white
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • Current City was added: chelsa
  • Current State was added: michigan
  • 2017-01-30 21:08:20 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Top Color was deleted, old value was: tan
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1956
  • Factory Build Month was added: 06
  • Photos of A812538

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    2007-10-17 15:32:44 | gary hershoren writes:

    Taken from data filled out by owner during search of XKs in the US.

    2007-10-18 05:51:33 | Peter Ingram writes:

    Hello Gary good to see you still contributing. Build date is 1956 (June)

    2016-11-26 03:20:29 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:
    www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/xk-140se/1857887.html

    Sellers description:
    Location: Chelsea, Michigan, 48118
    VIN #: A812538
    Mileage: 39000
    Transmission: Manual
    Condition: Excellent
    Exterior: Old English White
    Interior: Red Leather

    1956 XK 140OTS SE - Old English White, Red Leather Interior, with Jaguar Heritage Certificate, all numbers match.

    This vehicle is 95% Original. A complete vehicle with original Garrington tool roll, jack, including anti-rattle sponge behind jack. 1956 English Wood Steering Wheel. Correct Accessory Wood Slat Luggage Rack. 1955 Brexton Wicker Picnic Basket with service for 6 English Blue and White China. Extremely rare working Smith rally watches. After-market, working AM-radio. Original tonneau.

    Currently vehicle is riding on restored, painted wire wheels with correct white side-wall tires. Included are the original chromed wires with 1969 Pirelli tires with spare. Extensive literature collection including original owners manual, parts catalog, service manual, advertising and original title.

    I am the 2nd owner purchased from original owner 10 years ago. The vehicle runs and drives. 95% original wiring. I have replaced the following: Carpeting, Starter (have original), re-chromed windshield post and grille.

    This vehicle has won numerous preservation awards including "Car & Driver" Editor's Choice Award.

    Price: $120,000 negotiable

    2017-01-29 16:46:45 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 1/17
    www.ebay.com/itm/272528234905
    Classified ad price $89,500, seller gullwingmotorcars, car now located in Astoria, New York.

    Sellers description:
    Model: XK140SE
    Model Year: 1956
    Vehicle Type: Roadster
    Interior Color: Red
    Exterior Color: White

    2017-04-14 13:53:47 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 4/14/17
    www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Jaguar-XK-/272528234905
    Classified ad price: US $89,500, same seller.

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