2012-12-21 09:21:03 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/21/12
picasaweb.google.com/113118476804746960725/1955XK140RoadsterWhite

I purchased this XK140 from an auction selling two cars from the estate of Fredric E. Guest II of Saint Petersburg Fl. A 1954 Bentley DHC was the other car and I was out bid on the Bentley. After getting the Jag back to the shop I started cleaning and inspecting my newest treasure. Under the seat cushion I found the new, never installed, license plate from 1997 with a note taped to the back from Woody. Verifying what I had been told, that the cars were stored in a warehouse for many years and not driven. (plate with note included) I Google searched Fredric and learned a few interesting facts. In 1928 his father Fredric E. Guest owned the plain with which his mother would attempt to be the first woman to cross the Atlantic. However they found a young female pilot by the name of Amelia Earhart to take her place and aviation history started a new chapter. Fredric II was a Principal in the Vinoy Development Corporation, that re-built the Stouffer Vinoy Resort in down town St. Petersburg, and is credited with saving the down town district.

Fredric II in 2008 as fund manager for Guest Capital LLC paid $1,422,368 for Tax Fraud to New York State for claiming to be a Florida residence.

Copies of all articles will be provided to new owner of the XK140 along with Bentley registration, 1997 plate, his Vinoy club card and JCNA results.

2013-05-15 14:38:00 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.jcna.com/classifieds/main.php

2013-08-12 18:13:55 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/12/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-Jaguar-XK-140-MC-Roadster-XK140-Convertable-XK-140- ...
Current bid $50,200 reserve not met 13 bids 3 days left in auction. Same location.

Sellers description:
1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Chassis# S811621 Body# F11672 Eng.# G4921-8S Gearbox# JL30761CR Cream exterior with Red leather interior. Built August 1955. Black Stayfast canvas top & side curtains. The early history of this stunning XK 140 roadster is unknown, although it is believed that the car received a major mechanical and cosmetic restoration sometime early-to-mid 1990s while owned by Frederick E. Guest II. Side curtains look new and are stored in satchels. Top looks good, having not been up in 16+ years. Great rear window & chrome. Has good black British vinyl tonneau cover and tan British vinyl cock-pit cover (Airplane like). Still looks and drives great. Just out of 16 year dry storage. JCNA concours car. Excellent chrome and paint. Showing under 18,000 miles on odometer. Complete tool kit, jack & handle, grease gun, knock off hammer. SE car with chrome wire wheels, driving lights, wind screen washers, big valve red head and C-type cam covers, new stainless steel dual exhaust. New brakes & new correct wide white wall Bias Ply tyres. Scored 98.10 in class C3 JCNA concours April 21, 2012. Finished 2ndst & 3rd in Class B JCNA Slalom 2012. This car runs as good as it looks.