2015-07-22 00:36:22 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 8/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22792/lot/14/

Auction description:
1955 JAGUAR XK140 MC ROADSTER
Chassis no. S811260
Engine no. G3002 8S

*Exquisitely restored inside and out
*Multiple award-winning example
*41 years in current ownership
*Classic Jaguar styling and strong XK power
*Offered with Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

The Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust states that S811260 was completed April 1, 1955, leaving the factory in Pacific Blue paint with a blue leather interior and canvas top. It was delivered to the Charles Hornburg Company of Los Angeles on May 10, 1955 and thence to its first owner. The consignor relates that he purchased the car from its second owner in 1973 after discovering it parked under a tarp in Santa Monica, California. The consignor had planned a restoration, but marriage and a new family took priority, and the car was put aside. In 2003, having seen the car's value steadily increase, the consignor decided it was time to sell, but his family insisted on a restoration.

That no-expense-spared, bare-frame project began in 2005, with the consignor hiring a close friend, Dave Brost, a 20-year employee of Steve's Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon. The consignor relates that he and Brost worked on the car every Monday and Wednesday evening and Saturday morning over six years, consuming over 3500 man-hours of labor. After the frame was cleaned and powder-coated, the pair spent a full year stripping and painstakingly refinishing the steel and alloy body shell, doors, hood, and trunk lid. Lead was used to fill the seams and gaps to factory standard. Finally, the car was re-sprayed Spectramaster Red. A new tan leather interior kit from BAS Jaguar Trim of Blaine, Washington, along with a new canvas top and new side curtains, were carefully installed by Guy Recordon of Portland, known for his Pebble Beach-quality work. The chrome was re-plated to show standard. The engine was rebuilt by Dan Hall's Automotive in Portland, and the twin carburetors were sent to SU specialist Joe Curto in New York. A new, fully synchronized 5-speed transmission from Tremec replaced the original, while the rear axle was overhauled by McDonald Vintage Restorations in Canby, Oregon. New windshield glass, including the correct manufacturer's "bug" was installed. A new stainless steel exhaust system was supplied by XKs Unlimited, along with a new set of Dayton chrome wire wheels and Firestone Cavallino Sport tires from Coker Tire.

With the work complete, the consignor entered the Jaguar in the 2012 Forest Grove (Oregon) Concours d'Elegance, where it was judged Best in Class, Best Overall Convertible, and was a finalist for Best in Show. Soon afterward, it captured both Best in Class and Best in Show at the 2012 Fort Vancouver Concours d'Elegance. That fall, it was voted Best in Class and Best Jaguar by Jaguar Club of America judges with a score of 99.94 out of 100 possible points at the 2012 All British Field Meet in Portland. It was also voted Best in Class by fellow entrants. The consignor states that the minor issues noted by the judges have since been addressed, and the car should now score 100 points. Finally, it was voted "Peoples' Choice - Favorite Import" at the 2012 Oregon City Car Show.

Ready for its next Concours appearance, this lovely Jaguar roadster is supplied with its original transmission, wire wheels and tires, along with its spare wheel, a correct tool kit, jack, lube gun, and numerous marque-specific books.

Footnotes
Please note that this vehicle is titled under its engine number and as a 1956.

2019-04-07 11:06:34 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-140mc/2242662.html

Seller's description:

Location: Portland, Connecticut, 06480

Stock #: 1260

Mileage: 26,569

Condition: Excellent

Exterior: Red

Interior: Tan

F40 Motorsports is proud to offer this 1955 Jaguar XK140MC Roadster. The Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust states that S811260 was completed April 1, 1955, leaving the factory in Pacific Blue paint with a blue leather interior and canvas top. It was delivered to the Charles Hornburg Company of Los Angeles on May 10, 1955 and thence to its first owner. The consignor relates that he purchased the car from its second owner in 1973 after discovering it parked under a tarp in Santa Monica, California. The consignor had planned a restoration, but marriage and a new family took priority, and the car was put aside. In 2003, having seen the car's value steadily increase, the consignor decided it was time to sell, but his family insisted on a restoration. That no-expense-spared, bare-frame project began in 2005, with the consignor hiring a close friend, Dave Brost, a 20-year employee of Steve's Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon. The consignor relates that he and Brost worked on the car every Monday and Wednesday evening and Saturday morning over six years, consuming over 3500 man-hours of labor. After the frame was cleaned and powder-coated, the pair spent a full year stripping and painstakingly refinishing the steel and alloy body shell, doors, hood, and trunk lid. Lead was used to fill the seams and gaps to factory standard. Finally, the car was re-sprayed Spectramaster Red. A new tan leather interior kit from BAS Jaguar Trim of Blaine, Washington, along with a new canvas top and new side curtains, were carefully installed by Guy Recordon of Portland, known for his Pebble Beach-quality work. The chrome was re-plated to show standard. The engine was rebuilt by Dan Hall's Automotive in Portland, and the twin carburetors were sent to SU specialist Joe Curto in New York. A new, fully synchronized 5-speed transmission from Tremec replaced the original, while the rear axle was overhauled by McDonald Vintage Restorations in Canby, Oregon. New windshield glass, including the correct manufacturer's "bug" was installed. A new stainless steel exhaust system was supplied by XKs Unlimited, along with a new set of Dayton chrome wire wheels and Firestone Cavallino Sport tires from Coker Tire. With the work complete, the consignor entered the Jaguar in the 2012 Forest Grove (Oregon) Concours d'Elegance, where it was judged Best in Class, Best Overall Convertible, and was a finalist for Best in Show. Soon afterward, it captured both Best in Class and Best in Show at the 2012 Fort Vancouver Concours d'Elegance. That fall, it was voted Best in Class and Best Jaguar by Jaguar Club of America judges with a score of 99.94 out of 100 possible points at the 2012 All British Field Meet in Portland. It was also voted Best in Class by fellow entrants. The consignor states that the minor issues noted by the judges have since been addressed, and the car should now score 100 points. Finally, it was voted "Peoples' Choice - Favorite Import" at the 2012 Oregon City Car Show. Ready for its next Concours appearance, this lovely Jaguar roadster is supplied with its original transmission, wire wheels and tires, along with its spare wheel, a correct tool kit, jack, lube gun, and numerous marque-specific books. Price: $205,000

2022-01-27 06:42:05 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/27/22

www.ebay.com/itm/265519569138

Car has a buy it now price of $198,500 for 9 days, seller 20thomasa, car now said to be in Apache Junction, Arizona, 28k miles.

Seller's description:

This multiple award winning 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC/SE is in excellent condition following a six year, no expense spared, total restoration completed in 2012. The engine is the original(numbers matching), the Moss transmission was upgraded to a Tremec 5 speed. The “At a glance description”, shown in the photos, was written in 2014 by a previous owner of 41 years. This beauty is offered with: a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, toolkit, side curtains, car cover, Tonneau cover, Maintenance and other manuals, as well as extensive written and photographic documentation of the restoration.

2022-02-28 09:46:52 | killer58 writes:

Car listed on Bring-A-Trailer, 28 Feb 2022:

bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-jaguar-xk140-roadster-15/

Seller: TGA615z

Location: Apache Junction, Arizona 85119

Listing Details

Chassis: S811260

28k Miles Shown, TMU

Numbers-Matching 3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Tremec 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted in Red

Tan Leather Upholstery

Black Soft Top

Side Curtains

16" Chrome Wire Wheels

Stainless-Steel Exhaust

Tonneau Cover

Factory Tool Kit

Car Cover

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

Restoration Photos Included

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #67384

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC roadster was manufactured on April 1, 1955, and was distributed in the US through Hornburg of Los Angeles. A six-year refurbishment was completed in 2011 under long-term previous ownership which included powder-coating the chassis, repainting the body in red, and reupholstering the interior in tan leather. Power is provided by a numbers-matching 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a retrofitted five-speed manual transmission, and additional features include a black soft top, 16″ chrome wire wheels, and a stainless-steel dual exhaust system. Service in October 2021 is said to have included refurbishment of the brake master cylinder, a brake fluid flush, and replacement of the front crankshaft seal and the oil pan gasket as well as changing the engine oil and filter, the differential lubricant, and the coolant. This XK140 MC is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a car cover, side curtains, a tonneau cover, a tool kit, a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, photos from the refurbishment, and a clean Arizona title.

Factory finished in Pacific Blue, the body was removed from the frame and refinished in red during the refurbishment between 2005 and 2011. Features include a black soft top with a zip-down rear window, fender-mounted side mirrors, chrome bumpers and trim, and polished stainless dual exhaust outlets.

Chrome-finished 16″ wire wheels secured by Jaguar-branded knock-offs are mounted with 185-series Firestone Cavallino Sport 200 tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes, and the seller notes that the brake master cylinder was refurbished and a brake fluid flush was performed in October 2021.

The interior was upholstered in blue from the factory, and was re-trimmed in tan leather with matching dashboard trim, door panels and carpeting during the refurbishment. Amenities include protective floor mats embroidered with the Jaguar leaper, a passenger grab handle located on the dash, and storage compartments in the doors.

A four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges for amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles, approximately 1,300 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter inline-six features double overhead camshafts and twin SU carburetors. Service in October 2021 reportedly included replacement of the front crankshaft seal and the oil pan gasket as well as coolant and oil changes.

The engine block and cylinder head are stamped with G3002-8S, which matches the number listed on the data plate and on the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a retrofitted Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The differential lubricant was changed in October 2021.

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate lists the factory colors and identification numbers along with a build date of April 1, 1955.

An operation handbook, XK literature, two photo albums and records documenting the refurbishment are included in the sale along with two boxes of photos and notes of the tear-down and rebuild. The seller notes that the concours awards and the stack of receipts totaling approximately $144k are not included in the sale.

2022-03-07 21:59:51 | Captain RD writes:

Sold for $170,000 on 3/7/22

Car on BAT