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A818830

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Record Creation: Entered on 4 October 2022.

 

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2009-08-09 15:42:45 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Top Color was deleted, old value was: dark blue
  • 2009-09-21 20:08:46 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Factory Paint Color was added: black
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Factory Top Color was added: tan
  • Top Color was added: navy
  • 2015-10-02 08:05:42 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was changed from 15285 to P5285
  • Top Color was changed from navy to tan
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1956
  • Factory Build Month was added: 08
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    2009-08-05 20:18:18 | McNabb writes:

    Seen at British car show in Oxnard Marina July, 2009. Story in XK magazine following.

    2021-07-10 06:53:29 | pauls writes:

    Car on BAT

    bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-jaguar-xk140-dhc-4/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-07-10

    Auction description:

    Lot #51311

    Seller: Rally-x

    Location: Camarillo, California 93010

    Chassis: A818830

    8k Miles Shown, TMU

    Replacement 3.5-Liter Inline-Six

    Dual SU Carburetors

    Aluminum Radiator w/Electric Fan

    Tremec T-5 Five-Speed Manual Transmission

    Repainted Jaguar Platinum Metallic

    Dark Blue Soft Top

    Red Leather Upholstery

    Nardi Steering Wheel

    Sony CD Stereo

    Chrome 16" Dayton Knock-Off Wire Wheels

    Harmo Mufflers

    Service Records

    Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party

    This 1956 Jaguar XK140 is a left-hand-drive Drophead Coupe that was completed on August 24, 1956. It was acquired in 1978 by the current owner, who subsequently began a multi-decade body-off refurbishment that was brought to completion in 2009 by XKs Unlimited of San Luis Obispo, California. Work included a repaint in Jaguar Platinum Metallic, a reupholstered red leather interior, and a rebuild of the replacement 3.5-liter inline-six. Additional features include a five-speed manual transmission, a dark blue soft top, a Sony CD stereo, Mallory ignition, dual SU carburetors, and chrome 16” Dayton knock-off wire wheels. Maintenance in March 2021 consisted of an oil change, a front end alignment, a carburetor cleaning, adjustments of the clutch and brakes, and a replacement thermostat and rear shocks. This XK140 DHC is being offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with documentation beginning in 1978 and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

    The Drophead Coupe features an integrated windshield frame, roll-up side windows, and exterior door handles. This example was finished from the factory in black with a Sand soft top and received a bare-metal repaint in its current shade of Jaguar Platinum Metallic during the body-off refurbishment. The brightwork has been re-plated. Additional features include a dark blue soft top with a plastic rear window, Lucas front driving lamps, and dual fender-mounted side mirrors. A rock chip is pointed out.

    Replacement chrome 16” Dayton wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-off spinners and wrapped in 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. Braking is through red-painted drums at all four corners. Recent maintenance has included a front end alignment, a brake adjustment, and the installation of new GAZ rear shocks. A full-size spare is found in the trunk.

    The cabin has been reupholstered in red leather with matching door panels and carpets. Lap belts are fitted for the front occupants. Amenities include a dash-mounted rear-view mirror, a locking glovebox, and a Sony CD stereo. A piece of wood veneer made to cover the radio opening when the unit has been removed is included in the sale. The seller notes that the heater has been disconnected.

    A wood-rimmed Nardi three-spoke steering wheel features a Jaguar center cap and sits ahead of a custom wood dash panel with a burlwood veneer housing Smiths instrumentation that includes a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, a 140-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges for amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows just over 8k miles, and approximately 14k miles are said to have been added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

    The replacement DOHC 3.5-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors, and was sourced from another Jaguar. It was rebuilt and blueprinted by XKs Unlimited in 2008. Equipment includes Mallory ignition, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a high-torque starter, and an alternator. Work in March 2021 included an oil change, a carburetor cleaning and tune, and a replacement thermostat.

    Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement Tremec T-5 five-speed manual transmission. Harco mufflers have been installed.

    The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate displays the production and dispatch dates, along with the factory colors and identification numbers. Note that the certificate is not included in the sale.

    2021-07-17 10:35:38 | Capt RD writes:

    Car on BAT

    BID TO $127,000 ON 7/16/21

    did NOT meet reserve

    2022-10-04 08:38:06 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to BAT

    bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-jaguar-xk140-dhc-8/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-10-04

    Auction description:

    Seller: nweuro

    Location: Pine Lake, Washington 98027

    Chassis: A818830

    9k Miles Shown, TMU

    Replacement 3.4-Liter Inline-Six

    Dual SU Carburetors

    Aluminum Radiator w/Electric Fan

    Harmo Mufflers

    Tremec Five-Speed Manual Transmission

    Repainted Jaguar Platinum Metallic

    Dark Blue Soft Top

    Red Leather Upholstery

    16" Dayton Wire Wheels

    Nardi Steering Wheel

    Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

    Lot #87022

    Otherwise same as above.

    2022-10-13 08:15:45 | Captain RD writes:

    Sold for $120,000 on 10/10/22

    Car on BAT

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