2013-10-12 01:22:55 | Reno writes:

car is offered at:
www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1420-Jaguar-XK140%20MC%20Roadster-3.4%20Litre%20Inl ...

2013-11-01 06:47:40 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/1/13
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-OTS-Roadster-Matching-Numbers-MC-with-Overdrive-Ideal ...
Current bid $30,100 reserve not met, 14 bids 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Emeryville, California.

Sellers description:
Serial Number: S811725
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Tan
Engine: 3.4 liter inline-6
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 35,739 miles
1957 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Engine no. G4786-8S
Burgundy with Tan Interior

This particular car is a matching numbers overdrive example that was previously on the east coast before its current Arizona owner acquired it. It was restored many years ago, although the restoration is now showing its age.

The car has a nice body which displays good gaps and straight panels. The paint is older and while glossy, it was not done to the standards to which this car would be restored today. There are some scratches and surface imperfections throughout. The car retains its correct MC equipment including dual exhaust, wire wheels, and Lucas Flamethrower fog lamps. The chrome is generally good although there is pitting in some locations and some scratching in others. The car has Lucas tribar headlamps in excellent condition, and the remaining lights are also excellent.

The interior is complete and was redone many years ago. It is now showing its age, with older carpets and upholstery in incorrect materials. Both are in serviceable condition. The gauges, switches, steering wheel, seats, and door panels are present and correct for the car, which would make a correct and complete restoration easy to perform. They are intact and in good older condition. The top is present but showing its age, as are the side curtains.

The engine compartment is correct but unrestored in appearance. Both the block and cylinder head are matching to the chassis. The cylinder head has the remains of its correct red paint the car carburetors are correct down to the original air cleaners. The trunk appears to be original and is intact with vinyl upholstery, plywood trunk floor, and a variety of accessories including spare, tool roll, tools, jack, and grease gun.

The car runs and drives fairly well, although the solenoid-actuated automatic choke mechanism appears to be inoperative. The undercarriage displays some corrosion to the body in the inner rockers. The frame itself appears to be solid throughout, as is the trunk floor, which was replaced in the past. The mechanical components appear as they should and a stainless steel exhaust appears to have been installed fairly recently.

This is an excellent car to drive as is with patina, or would make an outstanding basis for a high quality and relatively straightforward restoration. The car is extremely complete, with matching numbers block and head, original weather equipment, spare, jack, tools, and correct components throughout. The car has the correct interior, engine compartment, and exterior fittings, making an ideal car to thoroughly restore.