2014-02-08 10:54:56 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/8/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-C-Type-Roadster-1956-jaguar-xk-140-c-type-roadster-br ...
Car has a buy it now price of $175,000 for 20 days.

Sellers description:
1956 JAGUAR XK 140 C TYPE ROADSTER BRITISH RACING GREEN SHOWSTOPPER: This beautifully restored California car, in British Racing Green exterior with Biscuit Tan leather interior, still carries the vintage California Black License plate from the 50's and has purportedly been in the same California family since new. Here find a gorgeous example of the Open Two-Seater (OTS) Roadster featuring the Special Equipment performance package designated MC models. The MC engine featured a higher-compression "C-type" cylinder head and had a dual exhaust system. The MC further included a pair of Lucas FT576 fog lamps, which were mounted above the front bumper...a subtle tip-off to the 210hp special performance engine lurking under the bonnet. The classic Jaguar XK-140 was produced from late 1954 into 1957. Jaguar designers moved the DOHC 3.5-liter inline 6- cylinder engine forward in the XK chassis for the new model. The revised placement permitted more legroom in the cockpit, even as the previously used dashboard and seating locations were retained. For the first time, a bit of open space was also provided behind the front seat. Here find a striking example of the very elegant and drivable Jaguar XK 140. This car has just had completed a full service, tune up and, complete detail before taking a place of honor in our showroom.