2007-08-10 08:52:45 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/10/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK140-OTS-ROADSTER-1955-JAGUAR-XK140-OTS-ROADSTER ...
Current bid $39,999, reserve not met, 1 bid, 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1955 JAGUAR XK140-SE OTS ROADSTER;

CHASSIS/ VIN# A811001
Engine # G2235-8
body# F11017
GEARBOX # OSL21818
4 spd std.
Special Equipment Model, Numbers matching, paint codes correct and matching
Left Hand Drive, 6 Cyl Twin overhead Cam, 4 speed standard. 68,503 Original Miles c/w Wire wheels, NOS Motorola Radio, Top, side skirts, tool kit, Driving Lamps, Wind Wings

Condition No. 1 Condition. Show ready. Concours in all respects.

Old English white exterior ; red leather interior to original jaguar Specifications. Suited for the most discriminating buyer. No expense spared

Restoration Details 27 miles on a 100% Professional full Restoration performed in 2005-2006 by dedicated professional mechanics with British Leyland work experience. The following history can be supported by documentation, receipts and photographs during restoration

Engine; Original, numbers matching, high compression Strong smoke free engine overhauled and tuned. runs and starts smoothly. transmission rebuilt., all new gaskets, polished covers, new porcelain on original exhausts, polished carbs and intake. All new electrics, generator, water pump…no expense spared. New wiring harness and electrics.

Exterior Super straight original body received professional superb old English white hand wet sanded and polished paint to perfection!! . all parts triple chrome plated on perfectly straight original parts. NOS taillamps and parklights. All badges and trim new, new glass, etc This car is better than showroom shine and gleams!!!. Also a very rare find ; equipped with a set of original british made Pirelli tires found in a jaguar dealership in perfect shape ordered for a 140 coupe in 1957..still in wrappers..! spoke rims mint. New eared hubs

Drive train 100% restored to original . All new SNG Barratt parts, everything replaced, new gas tank, springs, stainless steel exhaust, bushings, brakes, hoses, lines, fuel pump, etc, etc

Interior Master Deluxe Red Leather SNG Barratt interior, Tan canvas top and skirts, new steering wheel NOS Handbrake, chrome trim, carpets, etc. MINT condition. Smells and feels great! All Tools and Tool kit NOS or new

History; Car was factory issued in February 12 of 1955 and was driven and raced in US up until it was put in a dry garage in Minneapolis, Minnesota around 1966. Car was started and serviced every year by second owner until I purchased the car in 2005. Never seen winters or rust. I have photographs of car and have put a original picture as it was pulled out of garage. Note it was resprayed in early 60’s to a non original red. I have a history file on the car. Too much to list on this excellent and rare motor car.

Documentation Included ( all mint Condition)
· Original 8” X 12” Dealer sales brochure; Color
· Original drivers Glovebox manual
· Black &White photos of car raced in late 1950’s
· Shop Manual (Reproduction)
· Original Window price sticker
· Original mail out brochure and factory photograph
· XK series restoration Guide
· Minnesota Title

2007-08-22 06:53:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/22/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-ROADSTER-1955-JAGUAR-XK140-OTS-ROADSTER-XK-140-SU ...
Current bid $39,999, reserve not met, 1 bid, 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $68,500 reserve not met after 20 bids.