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S811930

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 S811930 4 January 1956
 G6481-8S 
 F11984 
 JL33857 
 12 December 1955 United States
 
 1957 Maroon
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 Rest: Nice Black
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Record Creation: Entered on 11 September 2018.

 

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2010-01-10 17:08:01 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Top Color was added: black
  • Current City was changed from Beverly Hills to Norrkoping
  • Current State was deleted, old value was: California
  • Current Country was changed from United States to Sweden
  • Last Seen was changed from 2008 to 2009
  • 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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    Uploaded December 2008:

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    Interior Photos (1)

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    Details Photos: Exterior (5)

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    Detail Photos: Interior (2)

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    Detail Photos: Engine (2)

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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.

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