2014-12-08 13:28:26 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2015-02-09 13:12:48 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2010-01-07 03:55:06 | Lofty writes:

From J-L:
Hi John

Just purchased A813268 from a 38 year owner,southern Calif.
for many years and never wet after being transported to the
midwest. Matching numbers except uprated with OD, less than
6000 miles in the last 38 years but kept in running
condition (barely). Very well preserved with only 1 repaint
in 1974.

Jim Oswego IL.

2010-01-07 06:42:06 | Peter Ingram writes:

Built 1957 January - the last month of production. Only 2 later known survivors 813270 in France now converted to C-type and 813278 which surfaced last year in Massachusetts

2013-06-27 04:34:01 | Reno writes:

and now offered for sale in the UK onto:
www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_dealers2_results.asp

2014-12-06 19:41:34 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/15
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:
Arizona
15 - 16 January 2015
1957 Jaguar XK140 M Roadster
Without Reserve

Chassis no. A 813268
Engine no. G 9792-8
Body no. F 13348

2015-02-09 12:17:14 | pauls writes:

Additional description from above auction:

The Jaguar on offer was built on January 29, 1957, and is the 14th from the end of XK140 production. Only two weeks later, a devastating fire at Jaguar Brown's Lane factory destroyed four of the remaining XK140s, along with nine XK SS roadsters. By 1970, the XK140 was being used little in San Diego, so it was brought to Kentucky by the owner and stored. Twenty-nine years later, in December 2009, it was purchased by Jim and Cathy Kakuska. The Kakuskas planned to restore the car and then tour with it. Jim first decided to strip the body for paint, and when he did, found it to be a solid West Coast car, so any minor rust repairs took less than an hour to complete.

In the next year, Kakuska undertook a documented and photographed frame off-restoration, which ultimately totaled $125,000. Along the way, the car received upgrades, which included a five-speed gearbox and front disc brakes, for improved drivability (the original gearbox is included). This Jaguar, originally an M model, was delivered without the C-Type head (the factory had run out), so the present head has been upgraded to C-Type specification. Finally, the XK140 was painted in Imperial Maroon and finished with a tan leather interior and matching top.

The restoration records from marque experts at J.K. Restorations in Oswego, Illinois, are extensive and include information on the rebuilding or replacement of almost every item in the car. The higher priced items included chrome for $10,740, a new gearbox for $3,980, an interior from Bassett's Jaguar for $5,544, a disc brake conversion for $2,035, Dayton wire wheels for $1,991, a wiring loom for $1,262, parts for the rebuild of the original engine, which totaled to $3,640, and labor, which came at a cost of $29,490.

The Kakuskas were delighted with the results. They won a Benz Award at the Geneva, Illinois, concours and then took off for 6,500 miles of touring over the course of two summers. Events that they attended included Taylor's Mountain Mile in Virginia, Montana's Going to the Sun Rally, and trips to Banff, Jasper, and practically all points in between.

Having proven to drive extremely well, this XK140 is surely up to and eligible for numerous historic rallies or tours, such as the Colorado Grand or California Mille. It's just a matter of where the new owner wishes to go.

2015-02-09 12:22:02 | pauls writes:

Sold for $209,000