2022-01-20 09:00:31 | M Scott writes:

This car is mentioned in the "XK Bulletin" of July 1973, Vol 5 No 7 as being STOLEN in France in May of 1973. The then owner, Richard Woodley was touring France when the car disappeared in Meaux, 30 km south of Paris.. Colour was Sebring White with new red interior and had 16" chrome wire wheels, red brake drums. It was to Special Equipment specification, converted to Right Hand Drive.. Engine number was G1712-8 with three 2" SUs and body number F10828 with tonneau panel cut away behind the seats to provide rear accommodation. The registration number was OBO 4.

There is a small photo of the car accompanying the article.

2026-04-08 15:10:33 | pauls writes:

Hopefully recovered the car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/car/C2037979

Seller's description:

1955 JAGUAR XK140 For Sale

Asking price £59,995

Right Hand Drive

500 Miles

Manual, 4 speed

3400cc

Reg. 4080DW

White

Dealer Fender Broad

United Kingdom

Extraordinary FULLY documented 60 year ownership with every mile covered and penny spent during that time. Truly remarkable. The car drives very well with an £11k Guy Broad engine to 250bhp S specification 500 miles ago. The car needs a fresh coat of paint (which I can do for you) BUT there is no rust just some cracking caused by engine bay heat and enthusiastic ownership where fun was the priority. It is truly remarkable. It's well covered on our website but you'll need to spend a day going through the history

2026-07-09 11:33:42 | pauls writes:

Relisted 7/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1955-jaguar-xk140-ots-nrr2An

1955 Jaguar XK140 OTS

Colour White

Odometer 60,837 Miles

Engine size3 781cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Trade

Holt, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Desirable XK140 roadster accompanied by an extensive history file 

Offered on behalf of its owner of 58 years, with virtually every journey documented 

Guy Broad 3.8litre engine and triple 2" carburettors just 500 miles ago at a cost of in excess of £11000; original engine block supplied with the car 

Recently recommissioned by Bristol Classic & Sportscar with £1600 invoice on file 

MOT exempt and ULEZ compliant 

While many classic cars are offered with long-term ownership history, few are accompanied by such detailed records of their use. This example was purchased by its current owner with 80,855 miles on the clock on 22 May 1968, beginning what would become an extraordinary 58-year custodianship. So meticulous was his stewardship that, according to the seller, he maintained a journal documenting virtually every journey undertaken in the car, filling some 200 pages with neatly handwritten notes and observations. During his 58-year tenure, the car was used for many overseas tours with the Jaguar clubs, including Europe and America. Both the owner and the car are widely known in the Jaguar clubs, and this extraordinary car only becomes available due to the advancing years of the owner.

This XK presents a very solid chassis and suspension with excellent mechanical condition via the fresh 3.8 litre engine mated to the correct 4 speed overdrive gearbox, all working well with just over 500miles since Guy Broad installed the new powerplant. The bonnet and grill are from an XK120; however, the original 140 bonnet and a newly chromed grill are supplied with the car together with a selection of spares. 

The car drives very well. The paintwork might require attention, should the buyer's funds permit. It has been in this condition for a very long time, and the long-term owner was quite happy for the car to be seen as a superb driving machine that had lived an exciting life. Of particular note, the speedo has had the correct font '1'' added ahead of the other 5 barrels on the odometer, signifying the 160837 miles to be correct for the car. The substantial, detailed history file documents this and the great care invested in the car by the owner.

With a replacement 3.8 litre engine fitted and recent service completed, the XK140 is now ready for its next chapter. Whether preserved and enjoyed as it stands or treated to sympathetic cosmetic improvements, it offers an appealing combination of long-term ownership, extensive documentation and proven usability.

Mileage: 60,837 miles (unwarranted, seller reports total distance covered is 160,837 miles) 

Country of registration: United Kingdom 

Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt 

Technical specs: 3.8-litre inline-six, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive 

Paperwork: Handwritten journal, book-keeper list of costings, and various invoices 

Originally delivered to New Jersey in February 1955 before being purchased in September 1959 at 16,000 miles by a Mr Russell, who had the rear tonneau panel modified 

Mr Russell returned to the UK with the XK140 in July 1962, and the car was converted to right-hand-drive configuration in June 1964 and registered ‘110 BOW’ 

A Mr R T Baynes purchased the vehicle in June 1965 before then moving it onto a mechanic in Gerrards Cross, who fitted a Gold Top Head with larger carburettors, shared with the E-Type 

Subsequently enjoyed by two other owners and driven to 80,855 miles in May 1968, at which point the vehicle was acquired by the current owner 

White paintwork with a black hood and red leather interior 

Separate black tonneau cover 

Windscreen with side screens 

Chrome wire wheels 

Rear ‘GB’ badge 

Three-spoke Moto-Lita steering wheel 

Refurbished engine installed by Guy Broad in November 2022, fitted with lightened flywheel and ring gear, new HT leads, new high-torque starter, new plastic engine fan, an exchange crankshaft damper, and a new battery (original engine also included) 

Additionally, the carburettors were serviced, a rear core plug was repaired, electronic ignition was fitted, and the oil filter was replaced - original engine block also included

Carefully recommissioned by marque specialist with invoice for £1,600 on file 

The bodywork may require a respray or can be left as it has been for many years

Boot lid has fittings for a luggage rack. 

Vendor says, 'the interior dash and seats are nicely patinated'