2013-05-20 07:45:02 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/20/13

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-JAGUAR-XK140-MATCHING-NUMBER-SPECIAL-EQUIPMENT-COUP ...

Current bid $10,600 reserve not met, 8 bids 6 days left in auction. Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Sellers description:

1956 JAGUAR XK140 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FIXED HEAD COUPE

DELIVERED NEW ON 6/21/56 TO THE US EMBASSY IN OSLO NORWAY

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR THE BETTER PART OF THE LAST 3O YEARS . IT HAS BEEN VERIFIED THROUGH THE JAGUAR HERITAGE ARCHIVES THAT IT IS AN ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBER CAR DELIVERED AS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION LESS THE C TYPE HEAD AND WITH A CLOSE RATIO MOSS GEARBOX . ORIGINAL COLORS WERE CREAM WITH RED . IT WAS DELIVERED TO THE US EMBASSY IN OSLO NORWAY ORIGINALLY BEFORE IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE USA . WE RECENTLY REMOVED IT FROM STORAGE AND GOT IT RUNNING AND DRIVING , THOUGH IT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ROAD WORTHY WITHOUT A MORE THOROUGH INSPECTION AND REFURBISHMENT . ENGINE STARTS EASILY AND HAS GOOD OIL PRESSURE , SMOKES A BIT . BRAKES AND CLUTCH OPERATE , NO UNUSUAL NOISES . DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT BUT OVERALL THE EXTERIOR BODY LOOKS FAIRLY STRAIGHT AND SOLID . NO SIGNS OF ANY PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE , THERE ARE SOME OLDER PREVIOUS REPAIRS AND A DECADES OLD REPAINT SHOWING SOME AGE . INTERIOR AND CHROME MATCH THE LOOK . WE ASSUME BY THE CONDITION , IT WAS PROBABLY "RESTORED" IN THE LATE 70'S OR EARLY 80'S , THOUGH THE STANDARDS THEN AND NOW ARE OBVIOUSLY DIFFERENT . ALSO INCLUDED ARE SPARE TIRE , PARTIAL ORIGINAL TOOL KIT , OWNERS MANUAL AND REPRINTS OF ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS BOOK AND REPAIR MANUAL AS WELL AS THE JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST HERITAGE CERTIFICATE . OVERALL IT WOULD BE A VERY GOOD CAR TO WORK WITH TO MAKE AN EVERYDAY DRIVER TO KEEP IT AS A SURVIVOR TYPE CAR WITH AN ORIGINAL LOOK OR COULD ALSO BE A GREAT BASIS FOR A CONCOURSE TYPE RESTORATION BUT THAT WILL BE THE NEW OWNERS CHOICE . PLEASE NOTE , WE HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE SHIPPING CARS OF ALL TYPES AROUND THE WORLD AND WE CAN HANDLE ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOU FROM OUR PORT IN THE USA TO MOST PORTS WORLDWIDE . THE COST OF THIS SHIPPING VARIES BY PORT , PLEASE CHECK WITH US FOR A GENERAL QUOTED ESTIMATE. THE INDICATED MILEAGE IS 64,897 MILES AND THOUGH NOT DOCUMENTED COULD POSSIBLY BE CORRECT . THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERS XK140 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT COUPE

2013-06-14 07:05:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/14/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-JAGUAR-XK140-MATCHING-NUMBER-SPECIAL-EQUIPMENT-COUP ...
Car has a buy it now price of $38,500 for 9 days.

Previous auction ended with a winning bid of $32,500 after 22 bids.

2013-10-04 20:57:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/13
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21223/lot/543/

Auction description:
7 Oct 2013 14:30 EDT Philadelphia
Motorcars
lot number 543
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed-Head Coupé
Chassis no. A815713
Engine no. G 8255-8
3,442cc DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine
Twin SU carburetors
190bhp at 5,500rpm
*Numbers matching
*Well optioned example
*Delivered new to the US Embassy in Norway

Built in June of '56, this XK140 SE was delivered new to Louis R. Emme at the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway. While indicated as a Special Equipment Model on the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, it is also noted that the C-type cylinder head was not specified for this car--hence the absence of that element today. This could be attributed to the difficulty to find higher octane fuels in Norway at the time.

Known by the current owner for more than a decade this Jag has survived in appealing honest condition. The British racing green paint is an older respray and the interior upholstery has been largely changed or dyed at some point, but the whole car is quite even and honest in its presentation. The provided heritage certificate indicates the car was delivered in crème over red upholstery. It appears the car has never been torn down and fully restored and today is a nice straight car free of any major corrosion issues. The car runs well and is described by the vendor as in driving condition. Cosmetically the car shows nicely and would make an appealing driver or rally machine as is, but one would not be remiss to wish to freshen thing up. Number matching and honestly presented; it is a fine example that with a little bit of work would make an excellent and very usable machine.
Estimate:
US$ 40,000 - 50,000
£25,000 - 31,000
€29,000 - 37,000

2020-03-09 12:31:25 | pauls writes:

Car currently under restoration at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/649

Description:

1956 Jaguar XK-140 SE 3.4 FHC

Stock: J56-713 Current condition: UNDER RESTORATION Performance: 3,442cc DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine Transmission: 4-speed manual Suspension: Independent front suspension and rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs Color exterior: open to purchaser - please contact us for more info Color interior: open to purchaser - please contact us for more info Mileage: 36,000 showing / 100 test miles after restoration Wheels: Chrome Wire Wheels Brakes: 4-wheel hydraulic drum Vin #: A815713 Engine #: G 8255-8

September 2019 Update: This XK-140 SE is currently under restoration - if you are interested in purchasing this Coupe and would like a specific color combination, please contact us at your earliest convenience.

This highly original numbers-matching XK-140 SE was built in June of 1956, and delivered new to Louis R. Emme at the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway. Known by the current owner for more than a decade, the XK-140 SE has been kept in storage for many years, and is in very appealing and honest condition maintaining a high degree of originality throughout. The coupe is straight and free of any major corrosion issues.

Included in the restoration process of the Coupe, it has already been tripped to bare metal, placed on a rotisserie, metal finished, leaded, all body parts fitted to the car and chrome, prepared for primer, sealer, paint, base, clear, color sanded and buffed to a fabulous finish in the purchaser's desired color combination. All systems will be gone through and restored: the fuel, electrical, cooling, and hydraulic system. All components will be rebuilt back to factory specifications, including the engine, transmission, rear end and suspension. The chrome will be re-plated as needed. The car will receive a complete new custom tailored and fit interior in the correct materials by our upholsterers. An mp4 video of the restoration process will accompany the vehicle. Upon completion of the restoration this Jaguar will be a great example to drive, show, and enjoy!