3.4 XK140 | Red | ||||
Open Two Seater | Black | ||||
Left Hand Drive | Black | ||||
Jaguar Cars, New York | |||||
4 January 1956 | |||||
G6481-8S | |||||
F11984 | |||||
JL33857 | |||||
12 December 1955 | United States | ||||
1957 | Maroon | ||||
2018 | Biscuit | ||||
Rest: Nice | Black | ||||
Norrkoping | |||||
5 Speed |
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Record Creation: Entered on 11 September 2018.
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Heritage Notes
your car is truly original; the numbers you provided match exactly the original factory records. Congratulations! Details: Jaguar XK 140 OTS 3.5 Litre LHD Date of manufacture: 12th December 1955 Chassis number: S 811930 Engine number: G 6481-8S Body number: F 11984 Gearbox number: JL 33857 Original paint colour: Red Original trim colour: Black with Black top Dispatched from London Docks to Jaguar Cars New York (dealers) on 4th January 1956 No owner shown on records.
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2008-12-25 22:24:58 | pauls writes:
Ebay item 12/25/08 cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
Current bid $60,110 reserve not met, 9 bids 3 days left in auction.
Sellers description:
1957 Jaguar XK 140 MC Roadster “OTS”
General Description:
* California car only slightly driven since “04 restoration
* Beautiful ground up frame off work by California Jaguar specialists.
* OEM Style Restoration with QUALITY Drivability Upgrades
o New 5 Speed Fully Syncro Transmission
o 4 Wheel Disc Brakes (Rebuilt XK150)
o New Updated Cooling System with New Alloy Radiator
o New Wiring Harness & Electronics
o New PerTronix Ignitor with Flame-Thrower Coil
o New Stainless Steel Exhaust
o New Correct Biscuit Leather and Carpets
o New Tonneau
o New Windshield
o New Maroon Paint
o New Correct Fog Lamps
o New 5 X 60 Spoke Stainless Wires with New Vredesten 185 HR 16 ; 93H Tires
o Rebuilt Original 3.4L Engine with Rebuilt Original MC Head
o Rebuilt Suspension
o Rebuilt Steering
o Rebuilt & Restored Gauges
Much to much to list, All restoration paperwork and photos available.
A perfect drivable example of a true classic with perfect FIT & FINISH
2009-01-01 10:36:11 | pauls writes:
Car returns to ebay 1/1/09 cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-1957-XK-140-MC-Roadster-OTS-XK140_W0QQcmdZViewIte ...
Opening bid $50,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.
Previous auction ended at $62,300 reserve not met after 14 bids.