2008-01-22 06:34:29 | Lofty writes:

At auction on Feb. 9, 2008 in Paris (France) by Artcurial (www.artcurial.com/en/index.asp)
Catalogue description:
C Type head
Mileage: 82.514
CWW with white wall tyres
Estimated 90/140 K USD

2012-07-28 16:36:39 | pauls writes:

Above auction description:

www.artcurial.com/en/asp/fullCatalogue.asp

Lot 24

JAGUAR XK 140 roadster - culasse C - 1955

N° de série : S 811 655

Engine: # G5032-8S, inline six, front, longitudinal, light alloy C cylinder head

Bore-stroke: 83 mm x 106 mm

Capacity: 3442 cm3

Timing: double overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder

Power supply: two SU H8 carburettors

Maximum power: 210 hp at 5,750 rpm

Gearbox: four-speed Moss type mechanical + M.A., close ratios

Frame: with side members and X cross members, in steel

Suspensions: independent wheels at the front, rigid axle at the rear

Wheelbase: 2590 mm

Dry weight: 1473 kg

Brakes: hydraulic drum on all four wheels

Wheels: spoked, center mounted, 16 "in diameter

The car shown, # S811655, is a 1955 Jaguar XK140 roadster. Its engine, # G5032-8S, is fitted with a Type C cylinder head whose engraved numbers are identical to those on the engine. Painted red, beige leather interior, it has a total of 82,514 miles on the odometer and is in good condition and in working order. It is fitted, as is often the case on models of American origin, with chrome spoked wheels shod with Firestone whitewall tires. And like all 140 equipped with a C cylinder head, we note the presence of additional Lucas lights like all the C-headed 140s

This car is a 1955 XK140 Jaguar roadster. Its engine #G5032-8S is fitted with a C-type head with matching number with the engine's one. Finished in red with beige leather interior the mileage amounts to 82 514 miles. Its condition and running ordre are excellent. As on many American cars it had been fitted with wire wheels and Firestone white walls tyres and extra lamps like all the C-headed 140s.

EU papers

Estimation 50 000 - 60 000 €

Sold for 73,864 €