2008-08-05 08:58:08 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C34904

Sellers description:
Signal red with black hide. `C` Type head. 2`` carbs. Ground up restoration to the `ultimate` standard. Uprated with disc brakes. Chrome wire wheels. Dual exhaust. Motalita wood rimmed steering wheel. Koni shocks. Multi blade fan. Wind wings etc. Perfect panel gaps. This is as good as they get ! Would cost to replicate today, well in excess of £100,000. Registered UXG 975.

2019-08-11 08:39:44 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-140/1955/674278

Seller's description:

Year of manufacture 1/1955

Chassis number 810556

Condition  Restored

Exterior brand colour  Carmen Red

Interior colour  Red

Sold new in New York in 1955, she arrived in France in 2014 after a passage in England then in Germany to be restored.

Bodywork: It has an excellent bodywork fully restored in Germany 10 years ago, it has days of excellent doors and alignments of perfect body. Undamaged and very healthy chassis.

Saddlery state: Its red leathers are in excellent condition, with a slight patina. Its black cowling is in very good condition, it also has these side screen and its barrel cover.

Motor status: Its sound mechanics works perfectly, completely restored at the same time as its bodywork. It has the technical characteristics Type C.

Gearbox : The operation is smooth and consistent with what needs to be, no speeds crack and timing is perfect.

Rear axle : The rear axle is stable, very good handling.

Chassis behavior: The behavior of the chassis is perfect. No games or noises are picked up. The suspension is perfect.

Braking behavior: The braking is perfect and in a straight line with its original drums completely restored.

2022-10-04 10:43:15 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classic-trader.com/fr/voitures/annonce/jaguar/xk/xk-140-ots/1956/135357

Seller's description:

Sold new in New York in 1955, it arrived in France in 2014 after passing through England and then Germany to be restored.

Bodywork:

It has excellent bodywork completely restored in Germany 10 years ago, it has perfect door openings and body alignments. Undamaged and very sound chassis.

Upholstery:

Its red leathers are in excellent condition, with a slight patina. Its black cowling is in very good condition, it also has these side screens and its tonneau cover.

Engine :

Its sound mechanics work perfectly, fully restored at the same time as its bodywork.

It has the Type C technical characteristics.

Gearbox :

Operation is smooth and consistent with what it should be, no gears creak and synchronization is perfect.

Undercarriages:

Excellent front axle with very good road holding, the rear axle is stable. The behavior of the chassis is perfect. No games or noises are noted. The suspension is perfect.

Brakes:

Braking is perfect and in a straight line with its original drums completely restored.