2021-01-31 11:12:26 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

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Auction description:

Seller: kaosmotorwerks

Location: Redding, California 96002

Chassis: S812066

500 Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Older Repaint in White

Black Upholstery

Fog Lamps

15" Chrome Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Soft Top Frame/Side Curtains Inluded

Service Records

Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party

This 1956 Jaguar XK140 roadster has reportedly spent its life in California and was acquired by the current owner approximately 46 years ago. Finished in white over a black interior, the car is powered by a numbers-matching 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes front fog lamps, 15″ wire wheels with knock-off hubs, chrome trim, and front and rear bumpers with overriders. This XK140 roadster is now being offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a soft top frame, side curtains, service records, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

Factory-finished in Pearl Grey and previously finished in green, the exterior received a driver-quality repaint in white around 1991 and features fog lamps, black-on-yellow California license plates, and chrome front and rear bumpers with overriders. Various paint imperfections can be seen and the seller notes that a soft top frame and a set of worn side curtains are included in the sale.

The chrome 15” wire wheels feature knock-off hubs and are wrapped in Capitol Sport tires measuring 205/70 at all four corners. A full-size spare is found in the rear storage area, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums.

The cabin is trimmed in black with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets lined with rubber mats. Lap belts are fitted for both occupants, and additional equipment includes a dash-mounted rear-view mirror and passenger-side grab handle. An aftermarket speaker has been fitted in the passenger-side door panel, and the seller reports that the trunk interior light is inoperable.

A wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel fronts a central instrument panel that houses a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, a 140-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows just under 500 miles, though total mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six features twin SU carburetors and was reportedly rebuilt around 1991. An aftermarket exhaust and electric fan have been fitted, and the wiring harness is said to have been replaced in 2015. Flaws noted by the seller include an inoperable washer fluid bottle, damage to the oil pan, and rust around the battery box.

The car is titled using engine number G6818-8S. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

2021-02-04 16:08:38 | Captain RD writes:

Car on BAT

SOLD FOR $80,000 ON 2/4/21