2009-02-01 09:36:46 | David Merewether writes:

Being restored in 2009

2013-05-05 06:49:49 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/5/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLASSIC-JAGUAR-XK140-FHC-SPORT-CAR-FRAME-OFF-RESTORATION ...
Opening bid $20,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction, buy it now price $110,000. 51k miles.

Sellers description:
This 1955 Jaguar XK140 FHC underwent a 2 year frame off restoration that was finished last year. The 3.4 liter motor starts easily and runs well. The car is equipped with the 4-speed/overdrive transmission, which provides an excellent highway driving experience. The British Racing Green/ Biscuit interior color combination is stunning and is one of the most desirable combinations available.

I purchased this car from the estate of a man who had disassembled the car in preparation for restoration. He had purchased a rebuilt 3.4-liter motor for the car and purchased a number of replacement parts. The car, the motor and the extra parts were shipped to Albuquerque in a shipping container.

After arrival the body and frame were media blasted to bare metal both inside and out. The body was removed from the frame and restoration began.

The frame was primed and painted with gloss black enamel. The front suspension was restored with new rubber bushings, new ball joints and new tie rod ends.

The braking system was rebuilt with new brake shoes, new or rebuilt wheel cylinders, rebuilt master cylinder and new brake line hoses.

The motor was installed and fitted with a rebuilt overdrive transmission, a shortened drive shaft with new U joints. The differential and axle seals were replaced.

The carburetors were rebuilt and a rebuilt fuel pump and a new gas tank completed the fuel system. The exhaust system was replaced with new stainless steel dual exhaust pipes and mufflers.

The restoration of the body began with the replacement of the rusty door sills, shut pillar assemblies and mud shields, The underside of the body and the inside of the cab were painted with a flat black enamel. The exterior of the body, all the separable components and even the fender welt were painted British Racing Green with the base coat clear coat system.

The body was then dropped over the motor onto the frame and loose components were attached. The rechromed bumpers, taillights and trim pieces were installed. Sound deadening/insulating material was applied inside the doors, ceiling, floorboards and all interior body panels.

The electrical components were installed with a new wiring harness.

New window channels, weather-stripping and window seals were installed.

The windshield glass was replaced because there was some sand pitting.

The interior wood trim was refinished and installed with a new complete upholstery kit in Biscuit color.

Finally 4 new chrome wire wheels were installed, each with a new radial ply tire 600R-16 with the same dimensions as the original bias belted tire but with better performance.

2016-01-10 14:23:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/10/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-/221988002704
Car has a buy it now price of $80,000 for 6 days. Seller dave4305, same location, 59k miles.

Sellers description:
Offered here is a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed head coupe (FHC).
The Jaguar XK140 was produced between 1955 and 1957 as a follow on to the XK120 which was produced from 1949 to 1954.
The XK120 was introduced in 1949 as an instantly successful sleek two seated short wheel based roadster. The car was called ax XK because it included the then experimental double overhead cam 6 cylinder engine that produced 160 horsepower. It was called a 120 because each car was a replica (exact copy) of the original test car that was driven at 120 mph. Customer demand caused the later addition of a fixed head coupe (FHC) and a convertible (called in British speak) a drop head coupe (DHC)
The XK140 received a larger 190 horsepower engine, rack-and-pinion steering, and more interior space. Interior space was gained by the repositioning of the engine and firewall, thus keeping the chassis dimensions identical to the XK120. This car was also a replica of a test car. That test car was driven at 140 mph.
Both the XK120 and the XK140 were well suited for racing both in the US and Europe. The type C race car, based n XK120 mechanics, won the La Mans (a test of speed and endurance) in 1951, 1952 and 1953. The type D race car, based XK140 mechanics, won in 1955, 1956 and 1957.
This car was bought from the heir of the previous owner who had begun restoration by having the engine rebuilt and disassembling the entire car. The car came to my shop in a shipping container as a true basket case.
A frame off restoration began in 2012 and was finished in 2014. The car has been driven less than 200 miles since completion.
The front suspension was rebuilt with new shock absorbers, new rubber bushings, new ball joints and new tie rod ends.
The carburetors and fuel pump were rebuilt. The fuel tank was replaced with a lighter aluminum tank.
The flywheel was machined smooth and the clutch and throw-out bearing were replaced.
The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt overdrive transmission to provide more comfortable touring. The universal joints were also replaced.
The exhaust system was replaced with a new stainless steel dual exhaust muffler and pipe system.
The brake master cylinder was rebuilt, Brake hoses were replaced, the brake shoes were replaced, the rear wheel cylinders were rebuilt and the front wheel cylinders were replaced.
The taillight housings, bumpers, over-riders, were all restored and rechromed.
The painted wire wheels were replaced with 60 spoke chrome wire wheels and 5 new radial 6.00x16 tires for better handling characteristics.
The body was painted "British Racing Green" with an expensive base coat/clear coat system. All interior surfaces were also painted with flat black enamel.
The seats were rebuilt with new rubber foam and a complete upholstery kit was installed, The selected color was "Biscuit" which is an appropriate color for a British Racing Green car. the kit included new Connolly leather seat covers. Wilton wool carpets, new door panels and a new headliner. The Burl Walnut dash board and all the wood trim was refinished.
This car is not a 100 point concours show car, but it is a competitive show car or daily driver. Hagerty lists the value of a concours car of this age and type as $123,000 or an excellent example as $83,000. This car has all the options of an XK140MC except the C-type head. The value of a concours K140MC FHC is $142,000.

2016-01-19 14:16:49 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/19/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-/221998758478
Car has a buy it now price of $80,000 for 6 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2016-01-26 14:31:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/26/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-140-/222005870865
Opening bid US $60,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous listing received no offers.