2013-01-31 01:23:05 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2012-09-08 16:00:51 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.autocollectorsgarage.com/archives/5928

Sellers description:
1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster with Spats

3.5 LITRE ENGINE

4 SPEED TRANSMISSION

NEW PAINT

NEW RED LEATHER INTERIOR

NEW STAYFAST BLACK CLOTH TOP

NEW SIDE CURTAINS

NEW WIRING

NEW CHROME

COMPLETE MECHANICAL RESTORATION: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CLUTCH AND HYDRAULICS.

FRAME OFF RESTORATION. RESTORATION STARTED IN 2008 BY PREVIOUS OWNER. FINISHED BY AUTO COLLECTORS GARAGE, INC. IN JULY 2012.

$129,000

2012-10-09 21:13:25 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/9/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-XK140-Roadster-Complete-Frame-Off-Restoration-/1109 ...
Opening bid $75,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
XK140 Roadster with Spats; 3442cc in-line 6 cylinder engine producing 190hp; dual overhead cams; twin SU carburetors; 4 speed manual transmission; rack and pinion steering; servo assist 4 wheel drum brakes; torsion bar independent front suspension; 102" wheel base.

Chassis: 812025
Body: F12086
Engine: G6225-8
Gearbox: JL334740

This car has undergone a complete frame off restoration including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, clutch, hydraulics, wiring as well as all new cosmetics--NEW paint, NEW leather, NEW chrome, NEW top, and NEW side curtains. Restoration began in 2009 and completed in 2012. Absolutely stunning in person. Underside just as good.

2013-01-30 10:10:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/30/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-XK140-Roadster-Spats-Completely-Restored-/111006749 ...
Opening bid $70,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Houston, Texas.

Previous auction ended at $75,000 reserve not met after 1 bid.

2013-03-14 11:30:27 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/13
www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm

Auction description:
Lot S98 1956 Jaguar XK140 Convertible
Frame-off Restoration Completed in 2012
Houston, TX Auction
- 3.5L inline six cylinder engine
- Dual overhead cams
- Twin SU carburetors
- Rack and pinion steering
- Servo Assist 4-wheel drum brakes
- Torsion bar independent front suspension
- Total frame-off restoration completed in 2012
- All mechanicals rebuilt or replaced including wiring
- New paint, new leather, new top
- Jaguar Heritage report

2013-07-17 05:51:06 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/17/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-XK140-Roadster-Spats-Undergone-Complete-Frame-Off-R ...
Current bid $65,000 reserve not met, 2 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Complete FRAME OFF restoration INCLUDING engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, clutch, hydraulics, wiring as well as ALL new cosmetics--NEW paint, NEW leather, NEW chrome, NEW top, and NEW side curtains. Restoration began in 2009 and completed in 2012.

Chassis #: 81205
Body# F12086
Engine# G6225-8
Gearbox# JL334740

2013-11-13 14:36:27 | peder mansson writes:

Why is the car not selling....? Too high reserve?
Lack of OD and C-type cyl head???
How good is the difficult black paintwork?

2013-12-17 22:06:57 | pauls writes:

The January 2014 XK Gazette Market Observer finds the car was at Motostalgia Auction, Austin, Texas 11/13, Lot 144, estimate $105-135k.

Auction description:
This beautiful black 1956 Jaguar XK 140 was comprehensively body-off-the-frame restored in a consistent three-year restoration completed in 2012 and is simply gorgeous.

Lefthand drive, it is meticulously presented in correct condition with red leather upholstery, black cloth top, steel wheels, hubcaps, blackwall tires, heater, electric wipers, rear wheel spats and is augmented with a set of Lucas fog lights. A splendid example, its engine and underhood presentation is as Jaguar built it in 1956, accurately and sympathetically presented with only an electric fan augmenting the cooling of the original-type radiator for more reliable low speed operation departing from the original configuration. The paint, chrome, body panel fits, upholstery and top are show quality.

This is a Jaguar XK 140 to be proud to own and display. Properly documented including its heritage report. Offered with two sets of wheels, steel wheels as presented in the catalog and wire wheels with white wall tires as offered across the block.