2022-09-13 17:57:33 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

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Auction description:

Seller: spilko

Location: Sherman Oaks, California 91403

Chassis: S817902

12k Miles Shown, TMU

Twin-Cam 3.4L Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Metallic Brown Paint

Red Vinyl Upholstery

Chrome 16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Twin SU Carburetors

Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders

Driving Lights

Rear Luggage Rack

Beige Top Boot

Tool Kit

Removed Cylinder Head

1979-Dated Registration Paperwork

Service Records

BMIHT Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #84975

This 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC drophead coupe is said to have spent several years in storage prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2018, and subsequent work involved an overhaul of the twin-cam 3.4L inline-six that is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in metallic brown over red vinyl upholstery, and equipment includes chrome 16″ knock-off wire wheels, twin SU carburetors, chrome bumpers with overriders, driving lights, and a rear-mounted luggage rack. Additional service performed during current ownership is said to have included overhauling the cooling system, carburetors, brakes, and differential. This XK140 MC is offered with a beige top boot, a tool kit, a removed cylinder head, 1979-dated registration paperwork, service records, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car was finished from the factory in Cream and is said to have been repainted in metallic brown during prior ownership. The convertible top upholstery is missing from the frame, and equipment includes a beige top boot, full-width chrome bumpers with overriders, driving lights, fender-mounted mirrors, bright trim, a rear-mounted luggage rack, and dual exhaust outlets. Exterior wear includes corrosion on the passenger-side quarter panel, chrome pitting, indentations, paint chips, scratches, and fading throughout.

Chrome-finished 16″ wire wheels are secured via two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 6.00×15 Excelsior tires. The brake shoes were re-lined by Valley Friction of North Hollywood, California, and additional work included turning the brake drums and replacement of the master and wheel cylinders.

The interior is said to have been reupholstered during prior ownership and features red vinyl seat upholstery with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. The wood floors were replaced during current ownership, and equipment includes hand-crank side windows, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a glove compartment, a Philips transistorized radio, and aftermarket rear speakers. Carpet fading is noted, and the radio is disconnected.

The four-spoke steering wheel wears a lace-up rim cover and fronts a wood dash housing a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The clock does not work, and the fuel gauge measures inaccurately. The five-digit odometer indicates 12k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown.

The 3.4L inline-six features dual-overhead camshafts and was overhauled in 2019 by Steve’s Jaguar Services of Canoga Park, California. A replacement B-type cylinder head was installed, and additional work included the following:

Block bored over 0.020″

Rotating assembly balanced

Carburetors overhauled

Generator & starter overhauled

Radiator re-cored with three rows

Water pump & fuel pump replaced

Fuel tank cleaned

Stainless-steel exhaust system installed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The differential is said to have been overhauled during current ownership with a replacement ring-and-pinion, and additional work included rebuilding the pressure plate. The seller notes a leak from the transmission.

Photos documenting the car as it was discovered in 2018 and various stages of subsequent refurbishment work is included in the sale.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate details factory colors, equipment, and production information. A tool kit, 1979-dated California registration paperwork, and service records are also include along with the removed cylinder head.

The car is titled under the engine number, G53278S, shown above, the chassis number is S817902.