2011-09-25 09:32:47 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
bringatrailer.com/2011/09/23/bat-exclusive-1957-jaguar-xk140-ots-roadster-projec ...

Sellers description:
BaT Exclusive: 1957 Jaguar XK140 OTS Roadster Project

This 1957 Jaguar XK140 OTS Roadster (Chassis S813266) is offered in project form with the chassis and drivetrain completely rebuilt. The car hails from Georgia where the seller says it had only two owners and was garaged all its life so there was minimal rust. The chrome has been restored and many new British parts are included in the lot. It is available in Boca Raton, Florida for $58k.

The seller tells us that this was an original C-Type head car, and the rebuilt engine below looks quite clean aesthetically. The carbs are not yet mounted but are shown in the photo album below.

The many loose parts are shown in the photo below. Much of the chrome remains in bubble wrap, and major components like the fuel tank, bumpers, and folding top are visible among the other items.

The car is offered on a Bill of Sale as the seller states that Georgia has not titles for vehicles of this age.

Photos at:
www.flickr.com/photos/37210452@N06/6176696523/in/set-72157627738991236/

2011-09-25 12:08:37 | Peter Ingram writes:

A very late car. In fact only 3 are known survivors after this one. 268 in Illinois 270 in France and 278
in Massachusetts. Four cars of this model were lost in the Factory Fire at this time 272 275 276 280

2011-11-29 10:30:32 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/29/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JAGUAR-XK140-OTS-ROADSTER-C-TYPE-/180764735243
Opening bid $45,000, no reserve, no bids yet 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Miami, Florida.

Sellers description:
1957 JAGUAR XK140 OTS
ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE
ALL MATCHING NUMBERS "C" TYPE ENGINE

ALL ORIGINAL 2 OWNER

NONE DAMAGED NONE RUSTED (ROTTED) SURFACE AND A COUPLE OF SMALL PATCH PANELS NEEDED

GARAGED KEPT ALL IT'S LIFE NOT A BARN FIND OR DERELICT LEFT FOR DEAD

JAGUAR OTS (OPEN TWO SEATER)

RESTORATION STARTED CHASSIS (POWDER COATED), ENGINE REBUILT, SUSPENSION REDONE,
CHROME REDONE AND STILL WRAPPED OVER $35K SPENT ALREADY

ALL PARTS SEEM TO BE THERE, IS IT MISSING AN SCREW OR BOLT ?? SURE
PURCHASED FROM STATE SALE

NEEDS PAINT AND INTERIOR

NO TIRE KICKERS, DREAMERS, OR ADVISE EXPERTS

FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW, COLLECTORS, DEALERS, EXPORTERS, SHOP OWNERS, RESTORERS, ALL WELCOMED
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CAR IS SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE PURCHASED FROM A STATE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE TITLE CALIFORNIA TITTLE WILL BE OBTAINED FOR EXPORTERS OR PURCHASING REQUIRING ONE , EXTRA COST OF DMV PAPERWORK

2012-01-07 20:51:28 | pauls writes:

Car received no bids at above auction.