2012-06-26 17:19:07 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/12
www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm

Auction description:
1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Chassis No. S 812485
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
• Recent freshening, including new paint, interior, tires, and engine rebuild
• Service manual and tool roll included

Sporting a striking combination of red exterior with biscuit leather interior, this car is highlighted by chromed wire wheels and Lucas driving lights. The owners have completed a minor freshening, including new paint and interior. The car presents nicely and is well suited for driving. In addition, this example benefits from new tires and an engine rebuild to enhance its touring potential and overall enjoyment and reliability. A service manual and tool roll are also included. As one of the few XK140 roadsters produced during the model run, this car is a fitting addition to any enthusiast's collection.

2012-06-27 17:49:50 | Lofty writes:

It wears BGO 995 why is SK 9036 given

2012-06-27 20:31:14 | pauls writes:

Note that the car is in Michigan, the rear view shows Michigan reg# SK9056. BGO 995 "may" have been a previous reg. but no proof is provided or suggested in its description.

2012-07-29 07:20:47 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/29/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Jaguar-XK140-Roadster-Great-Driver-/180940182737
Car has a buy it now price of $87,500 for 20 days. Interesting since the car was scheduled to be at RM auction 7/28/12. Perhaps this is the new owner. RM auction details:
1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Chassis No. S 812485
Estimate: $75,000-$90,000 US
To be auctioned on Saturday, July 28, 2012
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Ebay sellers description is word for word the same as RM's as are the photos, including the registration plates. Car now said to be in Austin Texas. 67k miles.

2012-09-11 16:32:07 | pauls writes:

Car to returns to auction 9/12
www.kruseclassics.com/index.cfm

Auction description:
1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Lot# 93
Options:
Engine: 6 Cylinder CU IN: 3442 cc HP: 190 Trans: Manual Ext Color: Red Int Color: Tan

2012-09-26 10:01:44 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/26/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Jaguar-XK140-Roadster-Great-Driver-2-Quality-/18097 ...
Car has a buy it now price of $87,500.

Car had a high bid of $77,000 at the above Kruse auction, did not sell.
Previous ebay listing received no offers.

2013-02-08 10:20:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/8/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Jaguar-XK140-MC-Roadster-Matching-Engine-Block-and- ...
Opening bid $50,000 reserve not met, no bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Seattle, Washington. 2k miles.

Sellers description:
Sporting a striking combination of red exterior with biscuit leather interior, our 1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster is highlighted by chromed wire wheels and Lucas driving lights. The previous owners have completed a minor freshening, including paint and interior. The car has a new complete top with side curtains.

The car presents nicely and is well suited for driving. In addition, this example benefits from new tires and an engine rebuild to enhance its touring potential and overall enjoyment and reliability. A service manual and tool roll are also included. As one of the few XK140 roadsters produced during the model run, this car is a fitting addition to any enthusiast's collection.

Actual mileage unknown.
Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC.

2013-02-18 20:24:03 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 1/13
www.silverauctions.com/auction_view.php
Not sold.

Description:
Lot #: 340
Year: 1957
Make: Jaguar
Model: XK140 MC
Body Style: Roadster
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Biscuit Leather
VIN: S812485
Mileage: 2723
Mileage Type: unknown
Description: XK140 MC Roadster -Rare C-Type from factory. Number matching clock, transmission and body. From an estate. New top. Comes with tonneau as well.. C-type head/ twin cam.
Condition: 1.5