2015-01-21 12:54:21 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/21/15
www.ebay.com/itm/311263214195
Current bid $21,211 reserve not met 33 bids 6 days left in auction. 76k miles.

Sellers description:
Meticulously Restored One Owner 1956 Jaguar XK-140 numbers matching car (except transmission). This car has had a complete frame on restoration. It features a Jaguar 3.4 SE (C-Type Head) engine, matted to a manual 5 speed transmission.

2015-02-04 10:36:49 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/4/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-1956-jaguar-xk-140-meticulously-restored-1-owner-rare ...
Current bid US $28,223 reserve not met 3 bids 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $48,100 after 45 bids.

2015-02-21 09:52:00 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/21/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-1956-jaguar-xk-140-meticulously-restored-1-owner-rare ...
Current bid US $55,655 reserve not met, 15 bids 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $37,786.54 after 7 bids.

2015-03-02 10:18:27 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/2/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-1956-jaguar-xk-140-meticulously-restored-1-owner-rare ...
Current bid $12,445 reserve not met 11 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $60,100 after 17 bids.

2026-04-12 21:57:27 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1956/jaguar/xk_140/102742234

Seller's description:

1956 Jaguar XK 140

Savannah, Georgia

$98,500

VIN S812226

Mileage 79,203 miles

Engine 3.4L XK I6

Transmission 5-speed manual

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE OTS Roadster, a nicely restored and well-sorted three-owner example with complete history to new. Original numbers-matching engine and head, plus five-speed transmission upgrade. The first owner in Kentucky kept this car for 46 years from 1956 to 2002 before advertising it for sale; the second owner in Florida undertook a full restoration from 2002 to 2004, then enjoyed it for another decade. The third and present owner, a retired physician and private pilot here in Georgia, has owned it since 2015. Shipping advice and original bill of sale from 1956, plus copies of all subsequent bills of sale and titles are included and fully document the ownership history.

Paint and body present to a concours standard; the body is straight with no significant flaws to note, and no known rust. Chrome bumpers, grille, trim and wire wheels are particularly nice with no pitting, hazing or patina. Excellent glass, lights and lenses. The black canvas convertible top and black canvas tonneau are in excellent condition and fit well with no shrinkage, and all snaps and latches are working properly. The side curtains are in original, unrestored-but-serviceable condition. Remarkably, based on the photos, there was no rust or accident damage that required repair during the restoration.

The interior was re-trimmed in correct leather hides and wool carpets; seat upholstery, door panels and dash remain in excellent condition with the leather seating surfaces showing only light patina. Gorgeous wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel. All gauges are clear and working (including instrument backlights); all lights, wipers, horn, etc. are fully functional. This XK140 has been garage kept and driven sparingly (fewer than 5,000 miles since restoration) and it shows.

Under the hood is the original, numbers-matching 3.4 liter XK twin-cam inline six, but instead of the original four-speed manual transmission the gearbox has been upgraded to a Tremec five-speed unit. The XK140 SE (also known as the MC) got a higher-compression C-type head good for 20 more horsepower than the standard non-SE/MC cars. This Jaguar starts easily both hot and cold and runs and drives beautifully - thanks to the five speed, its quite comfortable cruising at modern highway speeds (weve had it up to 80 mph but have not been brave enough to hit triple digits on a public road - although we have little doubt this car would still reach the famous 140 mph record for which its named).

Included with the sale are the jack, spare, tools, original sale documents and owners books, complete ownership history to new, records and photos documenting the restoration, and service records since.