2014-09-15 08:00:26 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/15/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-FHC-1955-jaguar-xk-140-fixed-head-coupe-matching-numb ...
Current bid $5,100 reserve not met 6 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1955 JAGUAR XK140 FHC. 70,343 Miles, Matching Numbers, Running engine, Complete and ready for restoration. Clear North Carolina in my name in hand.

For your consideration is my 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe. I purchased the car 18 years ago and have kept it in inside storage. The individual I purchased it from, drove it into his garage and parked it ten years before I bought it. After making my living in the repair and restoration of Jaguar's, my life's course has changed and I will not be able to restore it.

Engine # G 2230-8 The engine runs well, and has good oil pressure. (I am running it on an auxiliary fuel tank and pump. The fuel tank and lines need cleaning).

Services just completed:

Cooling system flushed, New Water Pump, Thermostat, Fan belt and Coolant.

Points, condenser, rotor replaced.

Carburetors rebuilt, new carb insulators.

Oil changed (Castrol 20W-50), new oil filter.

Gearbox # JL27193 The gearbox shifts and pulls in all gears. Shift knob missing. The Clutch works.

Body # J4133 The body is in overall good condition with some rust on the door lower edges. The right door has had some minor body repair and the filler has fallen off. The rear fender front doglegs and sills were replaced by an amateur and shows! The inner sills and left battery supports need replacing. The car was originally White, and was painted Navy Blue. All the glass is good. The rear window chrome trim is in the trunk, but broken in the curve. The right window regulator needs replacing. The wheels are in good condition, and the tires hold air.

The Interior is complete and all original. The seat slides operate. All wood and trim is intact. The headliner has a small rip. The sun visors are intact.

Most of the Lucas electrical systems work! The car starts with the ignition switch and starter button. The warning lights and gauges work, instrument lighting works, most exterior lights work. Wipers work.

The trunk has the Spare Wheel with hold down, Tire tool, Complete tool set, Jack and Grease gun. The tool for opening the spare wheel compartment and package shelf is in place.

The chassis is solid, with only surface rust in some places. The Brake Hydraulics need replacing. The exhaust system needs replacing.

Overall this is an excellent car for restoration. It is hard to find a Jaguar XK140 this original, so complete, and running. The washer bottle, original air filter assembly, reverse and right park light lens, and gear knob are the only items missing!

2015-05-13 11:39:04 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/13/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK140-FHC-/191578517347
Opening bid US $1,955 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $48,500. Car now in Hanover, Massachusetts. 70k miles.

Sellers description:
1955 XK140 fixed head coupe, which is a fully matching number car. This XK140 was originally Old English White with a red interior. The car has been well cared for over the years and is missing nothing. It even has the jack, the tools and the spare, which are usually missing on a car of this age. The car runs and drives. but the brakes are a bit spongy and will need attention before driving the car. The interior appears to be the original. This is a great opportunity to have a classic Jaguar to drive around in this summer and then do any restoration work over the winter.

2015-05-27 11:06:13 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/27/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK140-FHC-/191587608563
Current bid $2,650 reserve not met 3 bids 7 days left in auction, buy it now price $48,500.

Previous auction ended at $25,200 after 25 bids.

2015-06-09 12:20:53 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/9/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK140-FHC-/191597952706
Current bid US $11,211 reserve not met 3 bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $48,500.

Previous auction ended at $35,001 after 23 bids.