2016-06-12 20:57:24 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-140se/1839729.html

Sellers description:
Location: Stratford, Connecticut 06615
VIN #: S813038
Mileage: 51717
Trans: Manual
Condition: Good
Exterior: Black
Interior: Red

1956 JAGUAR XK 140 ROADSTER

The car offered sports all the available options including the SE package and the "C" type head. In addition, a big improvement for highway driving was the addition of a five speed manual gearbox which gives comfortable cruising at highway speeds.

The car is finished in Black paint with a newly refinished interior with red leather seats. The wire wheels have been replaced and new hubs fitted. The vehicle retains its original Heritage Certificate and has had electric cooling fans added. A black convertible top is stowed behind the seats with matching side curtains.

This car, S813038 has completed 51,717 miles and has been owned to drive and enjoy rather than being a trailer queen. The car has had thorough servicing as needed throughout its life and is ready to give a new owner all the benefits of ownership of one of the finest performing sports cars ever produced. In our showroom and ready for driving, inspection and sale. Price: $130,000.00

2016-12-12 10:54:22 | Patrick writes:

For sale USD 120'000

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-140se/1839729.html

2017-05-22 15:37:45 | Jeremy writes:

Car is in auction - June 4, 2017

www.bonhams.com/auctions/24143/lot/139/

2017-05-23 04:16:09 | pauls writes:

Above auction description:
Lot 139
1957 Jaguar XK140 SE 3.4-LITER ROADSTER
US$ 90,000 - 110,000
£69,000 - 84,000
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction
4 Jun 2017, 12:00 EDT
Chassis no. S813038
Engine no. G9654-8S
3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
210bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Borg-Warner T-5 Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Special Equipment model
*Fitted with a 5-speed transmission and disc brakes for improved roadability
*Accompanied by Heritage Certificate
*Definitive XK

This Jaguar XK140 SE was born on November 29th of 1956. The left-hand-drive model was delivered to Jaguar Cars of New York, where it was first sold. According to its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, the car was delivered in a very attractive combination of Black over a Red interior with a Black top. This is example was also ordered new with the desirable Special Equipment package that included a C-Type head and other performance improvements.

It is understood that this Jaguar spent the majority of its life in the Northeast with the prior two owners residing in Maine and Connecticut. It was subject an extensive restoration at some time which has now mellowed nicely with age. Finished in its original color scheme, which is quite fetching indeed, this Roadster has also received some recent restoration work, including reupholstered leather seats and a completely redyed interior, as well as few tasteful, understated, and reversible performance upgrades to improve the driving experience. Four-wheel disc brakes are hung from new shocks and leaf springs and stop similarly new wire wheels and splined hubs shod in fresh Vredestein radial tires. Power is delivered through a Borg-Warner T-5 manual transmission with 5 speeds for better shifting and more comfortable high speed characteristics than the old Moss 4-speed. The rear axles splined hubs have also recently been replaced, along with the bearings, and a new exhaust system has been installed. Reliability is improved with the fitment of solid state ignition, a backup fuel pump, and an electric fan for additional cooling. Tripod headlights and some cosmetic upgrades to the interior round out the package.

In the collection of the present owner for over seven years, it is said to be a lovely driving machine that starts swiftly, runs well and without smoking, and performs nicely on the road. The addition of an extra cog in the gearbox no doubt improves tractability and would make this an excellent tour car. Given a high quality sand and detailing in the last year, it is presented here for the next lucky owner to drive and enjoy in style!