2008-06-18 20:57:32 | Lofty writes:

Offered for sale by
Retro Classics Ltd
www.retroclassics.com

Corner Cottage, Blandford Hill
Milborne St. Andrew, Dorset, DT11 0JD. United Kingdom

Car is in the US.

2008-08-07 14:26:19 | pauls writes:

Additional listing at:
www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-for-sale-print.php/carno/34043

Sellers description:
1956 XK 140 DHC #818258 Engine G6256-8 Gearbox JL33520 Body P4609 History: According to the Heritage Certificate the car was sold originally January 24, 1956 to a Ray J. Kemble in Buffalo, New York. I bought the car from a Linda Barker who was the daughter of a Frances Ehret of the Buffalo New York area. She said he was the original owner. Mr. Ehret died early in 1991. Ms. Barker, somewhat after this, brought the car to Denver and put it in storage. She contacted a dealer friend of mine who deals in new cars about selling it. He inspected it while I was on the phone with him. Not being exactly clear as to what he was looking at it sounded from his description like a car that had no rust and was a good candidate for restoration so I bought the car. I knew someone who was looking for such a car in Chicago and called him and sold the car to him all sight unseen. When he received the car he called and told me what a special original car it was. I was going to Chicago to deliver an XK 120 so I asked him to hold it for me until I could see it. I loved the car when I saw it and bought it back from him, of course at a higher price that I sold it to him for! It came with the full compliment of tools and roll, and original owners manual. The car was all original. Mechanically the car seems to have been well maintained. There was no looseness in front ball joints or tie rod ends, the brakes worked and it still ran well with original spark plug wires and hoses. Since then the fuel system has been flushed, brake system rebuilt, tie rod ends, ball joints, rack mounts all replaced, stainless exhaust installed, new u joints, hoses, plug wires, new engine mounts, original radiator re-cored with extra row of cooling fins, new Konis in front, painted original color on car that had original paint with no rust or accident damage, removed the spats and fitted brass fillers in indentations(still have original spats), replaced original top(still have original), bought new hood envelope(kept original), bumpers rechromed, also removed head to replace head gasket and had head gone over by machine shop, the engine was in excellent condition. The car had just over 47,000 miles on it when I got it, now shows 61,000. I bought the car just over five years ago and have used it. It has been on three Red Rock Rallies, the National JCNA meet in Arizona in 2003, a rally to Yellowstone and Glacier with friends, The Going to the Sun Rally, and several local runs. It has always been a reliable car, and has always been driven to all events. On the Going to the Sun Rally in the fall of 2007, I drove the car more than 2,600 miles, used only four quarts of oil, had absolutley no troubles, and drove fast. The car is serviced and ready to go. Everything works and it runs very well. CAR IN THE USA.

2019-06-15 08:15:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/19

www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1956-jaguar-xk140-drophead-coupe-2/

Auction description:

Pebble Beach 2019

Lot 127

1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe

Chassis: 818258

Engine: G6258-8

Originally finished in red, this XK140 was first delivered in Buffalo, New York. In 1991, the daughter of its longtime owner placed the Jaguar in storage, where it remained until 2002, when it was sold and sympathetically restored. Acquired by the current owner in 2010, the XK140 was shipped to Zürich, where it essentially received a new restoration. Receipts totaling approximately $130,000 document the new top, mechanical overhaul, and a show-level refinish in the handsome Battleship Gray it wears today. Nearly $30,000 was spent on the interior alone, a remarkable number considering the Jaguar retains its original black leather upholstery. Copious documentation of the meticulous work attests to the particular affection the consignor has for this XK140. The Drophead retains its original matching-numbers engine (per its JDHT Certificate), beautifully patinated black leather interior, burled wooden dash, painted steel wheels, and rear wheel spats.

This impressive Jaguar, accompanied by its top boot, original tool roll, and restoration records, is a truly superb example of the sophisticated open XK140, and worthy of close inspection.

2026-02-11 13:58:20 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-140/1955/1056145

Seller's description:

1955 XK 140 DHC Cabriolet - Matching-Numbers

Price USD 153 446 EUR 129 000

* Vehicle location: Bovenden

Color: gray

Original leather: black

Convertible top fabric: black

Swiss import, EU customs cleared

Over €140,000 invested, all invoices available

Excellent condition!

Folder with vehicle history, tools, and import documents included.

Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Books (Jaguar XK 140 models, Jaguar dealer list, Jaguar brochure, Jaguar maintenance schedule)

Vehicle description / history

EU customs clearance (2019)

CMR (2019)

Original cancelled Swiss vehicle registration document (2015)

Copy of the cancelled

Copy of the US export title Utah (2007)

Various invoices (2010-2014)

Vehicle highlights

Matching numbers XK140 Drophead Coupé; One of only 2,790 built

Vehicle in second ownership for approximately 55 years

Restored in 2018 at a total cost of approximately €140,000

Exquisite and meticulously detailed presentation, highlighted by the beautifully preserved original upholstery

Includes restoration documentation, tool kit, and JDHT certificate

Originally finished in red, this XK140 was first delivered in Buffalo, New York. In 1991, the daughter of its original owner took the Jaguar to storage, where it remained until 2002 when it was sold and meticulously restored. The XK140 was acquired in 2010 by its most recent owner, a Swiss collector, and moved to Zurich, where it underwent a substantial new restoration. Total proceeds of approximately €130,000 (!) document the complete overhaul, mechanical, and showroom repairs, resulting in the handsome Battleship Gray it now sports. Nearly $30,000 was spent on the interior alone, a remarkable figure considering the Jaguar retains its original black leather upholstery. The extensive documentation of this meticulous work testifies to the sender's particular affection for this XK140. The Drophead retains its original matching-numbers engine (according to the JDHT certificate), the beautifully patinated black leather interior, the buried wooden dashboard, the painted steel wheels, and the paint splatters on the rear wheels. This impressive Jaguar, along with the lopcase, original tools, and restoration records, is a superb example of the advanced Open XK140 and is definitely worth seeing.

History: According to the Heritage Certificate, the car was originally sold on January 24, 1956, to a Ray J. Kemble in Buffalo, New York. The second owner bought the car from Linda Barker, the daughter of a Frances Ehret, also of Buffalo, New York. She said he was the original owner. Mr. Ehret died in early 1991. Ms. Barker brought the car to Denver a little later and put it into storage. She contacted a dealer who dealt in new cars to sell it. He inspected it while I was on the phone with him. Not being entirely clear on what he saw, his description made it sound like a car with no rust and a good candidate for restoration, so he bought it. When he received the car, he saw what a special, original car it was. It came with the full complement of tools and wheels and the original owner's manual. The car was all original. Mechanically, the car appears to have been well maintained. There was no looseness in the front ball joints or tie rod ends, the brakes worked, and it was still running well with the original spark plug wires and hoses. Since then, the fuel system has been flushed, the brake system...Rebuilt, tie rod ends, ball joints, and rack and pinion brackets replaced, stainless steel exhaust installed, new U-joints, hoses, connectors, new engine mounts, original radiator with an additional row of cooling fins (re-stripped), new Koni shocks in the front, repainted in original color on a car with original paint, no rust or accident damage. The car had just over 47,000 miles when he got it, now shows...