2012-02-08 04:36:44 | Gavin King writes:

I took this picture of 800070 in early 1991 when owned by Bob Sommerville. Don't know where the car is now? Gavin King - Concours Sportscar Restoration www.concours.com.au

2026-06-19 14:41:41 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1955-jaguar-xk140-mc-manual/OAG-AD-25539872/

1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Manual

NSW • Dealer

$149,998

Here we have a beautifully restored and exceptionally rare 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster. According to its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, it retains its original chassis and engine numbers, and this example is a factory right-hand drive. Over the four years that this model was in production, only 3,282 units were produced, with just 74 made in right-hand drive. Right-hand drive examples are exceedingly rare, a direct result of heightened demand from international markets. This car comes with a fascinating history that we are delighted to share. In 1956, it was sold new to a decorated Wing Commander of the US Air Force. The Commander did not change the steering configuration, keeping it as is, as he planned to move back to the UK. It is unclear whether the car remained in America or journeyed with the airman to the UK. In 1968, the first owner of the Jag sold it privately to an Australian who imported it to Australia. From there, it remained under Victorian registration with its second owner until 1991, when the current owner purchased it in derelict condition. The XK140 Roadster then underwent a full nut-and-bolt restoration starting in 1991. The engine, gearbox, suspension, and driveline were completely rebuilt, while the bodywork and interior were professionally restored by a local marque specialist and painted in its current Carmine Red. However, its original colour combination was Suede Green over Green. Today, the vehicle presents incredibly well, as if it were only finished yesterday, having been sparingly driven by its current owner over the past 34 years. Accompanying this car is a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, along with a wealth of documentation, ownership records, and even its award certificate for being a concours-winning car. It won the Outright Concours Winner award, along with Highest Placed Sports Car, Concours Team, and 1st in Class E. This Jag is certainly not short of incredible provenance that would be of interest to a true classic car enthusiast and discerning collector.

2026-06-19 18:33:32 | John Elmgreen writes:

History is in The Jaguar XK140 in the Southern Hemisphere - available at www.jtpublications.com.au.

Nearly 500 cars detailed in that book.