2022-05-16 09:15:34 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/16/22

www.ebay.com/itm/165483826634

Current bid: $20,600 reserve not met 43 bids 6 days left in auction 46k miles, seller charvetclassics.

Seller's description:

1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster located near PORTLAND, OREGON.

Original numbers-matching:

VIN/Chassis # S811844

Engine # G6247-8S

Body # F11903

Gearbox # JL33529

This XK140 MC Roadster was built November 17, 1955 at the Jaguar Coventry factory. Dispatched on January 16, 1956 to Charles Hornburg Distributors in Los Angeles. While the original owner is unknown, by the early 1970's it was in Indiana where it was purchased by a gentleman in Florida who performed a partial restoration/repaint in the late 1980's. It was then acquired by a gentleman in Oregon, from whom the current owner purchased the car in July of 1995.

During current ownership the body was removed from the frame and repainted in PPG Delstar acrylic enamel in British Racing Green. Paint shows well today with a deep shine and only minor indications of age and use. All trim was removed and re-chromed and polished. A new biscuit-colored, correct interior from G.M. Bartlett Co. was installed. New black canvas top with new side curtains and zippered tonneau cover were fitted. New stainless 60-spoke wire wheels with radial tires. Includes spare wheel/tire, some tools and flannel car cover.

All mechanical systems were overhauled. Original engine removed, disassembled and fully rebuilt by a British Motor Cars specialist. This car wears the Type C competition cylinder head from new, which boosts the 3.4 liter DOHC inline 6 cylinder engine to 210 horsepower. Mated with the rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, this XK140 is a powerhouse on the road. Starts easily (electric choke through two SU 8H carburetors) it idles smoothly, and runs cool (re-cored radiator.) All gauges rebuilt and register accurately. Stainless steel exhaust system. Shifts crisply and stops smoothly. The entire brake system was just rebuilt, including master cylinder, hoses and wheel cylinders. It needs nothing and is ready for the road to be enjoyed now.

46,700 total miles showing is believed to be correct mileage from new.

Has had only limited use since completion of restoration/rebuild.

If you are looking for a dialed-in XK140 MC Roadster for enjoyable touring, this is a good one!

Includes a large, 4" thick binder with all restoration/service receipts (totaling nearly $65,000), plus Jaguar Hertitage Certificate and owner's manual.

2022-05-29 05:47:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/29/22

www.ebay.com/itm/155014161188

Opening bid $2,000 reserve not met 0 bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $65,300 after 72 bids.