2005-11-14 10:56:04 | Steven D. writes:

Car listed on EBay:

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Jaguar XK140
1954 Jaguar XK140 Vintage Race Car
Miles: 0
Transmission: Manual
Interior: Tan
Engine: 6 - Cyl.
Year: 1954
VIN Number: S812618
Exterior: Green

Description
You are bidding on a Jaguar XK140 roadster that has been modified for vintage racing. It may be road legal depending on your state. It is fast and exhilarating to drive. The paint has many small chips particularly on the lower half of the front of the car. The paint shines nicely. This car has no roof or side-curtains. The car looks like what it is; a handsome old race car that still goes like the dickens.

Comments

1. Powerful¸ handsome Jaguar for road or track use.
2. Many performance upgrades including Tivvi Shenton engine.
3. JE Pistons¸ Racing Cams¸ Racing Clutch.
4. Rods and crank shot-peened and stress relieved.
5. Aluminum radiator and oil cooler.
6. Racing fuel cell and large external filler cap.
7. Traditional British Racing Green with tan interior.
8. Speed with style.

This Jaguar has been raced in vintage events. Powerful and handsome, it wears its competition history proudly and makes a striking appearance on road or track.

* Engine: 3 races since rebuild
* Transmission: 4-speed, non-synchro first gear, Moss box
* Exhaust System: Excellent tubular headers
* Tires: Racing rubber.
* Brakes: High performance pads and linings.
* Paint: Shows minor battle scars, chips etc.
* Front Bumper: Bumpers removed
* Rear Bumper: Bumpers removed
* Glass: crack in passenger windscreen
* Seat Surface: Leather
* Tire Brand: Michelin
* Wheel Size: 16

With 6 days 10 hours left in the auction there have been 2 bids to a price of US $10,100.00 (Reserve not met)

2006-08-14 16:59:29 | Lofty writes:

Very well known racing 140 seen many times at Lime Rock driven by Jim Foley and Pierre Honegger. Now for sale in Hopewell NJ

2009-02-28 23:54:10 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.heritageclassics.com/jaguar/56xk140grn/Page.html

Sellers description:
1956 JAGUAR XK 140 MC OTS ROADSTER, BRITISH RACING GREEN WITH TAN LEATHER SPORTS SEATS, VERY WELL PREPPED VINTAGE RACER, ORIGINAL FACTORY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CAR, UPRATED IGNITION, LUBRICATION & COOLING SYSTEM, FRONT DISC BRAKES, MICHELIN RACING TIRES, FULL ROLL BAR, ETC., TONNEAU, TERRIFIC PERFORMANCE $69,500

2010-11-06 18:25:17 | Robert Wakeling writes:

I have owned this car 18 months now and am trying to find as much of the past history on this car as possible and would appreciate any information or help. Thanks, Robert.

2010-11-06 18:47:38 | Robert Wakeling writes:

I have owned car since May 2009. Used regularly. Car is heavily, and beautifully!, modified for racing and I would like to find more of its past history: owners, details of work carried out, races entered and won.

2010-11-07 08:04:10 | peter Ingram writes:

Although this model began in October 1954 this chassis was built in June 1956

2010-11-07 15:40:28 | Robert Wakeling writes:

Agreed Peter, the Chassis # corresponds to a '56 car. Do you have any other information on the car?

2010-11-08 05:00:56 | Peter Ingram writes:

No history known here before it cropped up on e-Bay in November 2005 in Hollywood California