2023-07-10 16:18:31 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT
bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-jaguar-xk140-roadster-18/

Auction description:
Seller: Ludwig_Mazmanian
Location: Palm Springs, California 92262
Chassis: S810633
42k Miles Shown, TMU
3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six
Twin SU Carburetors
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
Red Paint
Tan Soft Top
Tan Leather Upholstery
16" Wire Wheels
Front Disc Brakes
Fender-Mounted Side Mirrors
Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders
Dual Exhaust System
Tool Roll
Refurbishment Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 roadster is finished in red over tan leather upholstery and powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2016, and a subsequent refurbishment by OMAG Automotive in Palm Springs, California involved a repaint, an interior retrim, and rebuilds of the twin SU carburetors. Equipment includes a tan soft top, 16” wire wheels, front disc brakes, fender-mounted side mirrors, and chrome bumpers with overriders. This XK140 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in California with a tool roll, a car cover, service records dating to 2018, and a clean Michigan title.

The car was repainted in red during the aforementioned refurbishment, and the split windshield and support pillars were replaced along with the tan soft top. Additional exterior details include fender vents, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers with overriders.

Chrome 16” knockoff wire wheels are secured with two-eared spinners and are mounted with 185-series Pirelli radial tires. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes up front and drums out back.

The interior was retrimmed in Biscuit leather sourced from Muncie Imports, and fitted with Cinnamon carpets during the refurbishment. The steering column wiring was replaced in 2022.

The four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of a reverse-sweep tachometer with an inset clock accompanied by a 140-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The instruments were rebuilt in 2018, and the speedometer cable was replaced in 2022. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six is equipped with twin SU carburetors, which were rebuilt in 2018. An electric cooling fan has been installed, and the controller was replaced in 2022.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission that was retrofitted under prior ownership. The dual exhaust system terminates in polished finishers, and the muffler hangers were replaced in 2021.

A tool roll and car cover are included in the sale.

2023-07-17 14:33:57 | Capt RD writes:

The high bid was $82,500, but the reserve was not met.

Car on BAT 7/17/ 2023