2012-02-03 22:12:42 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:www.canepacollection.com/detail-1957-jaguar-xk140-roadster-used-8253936.html

Sellers description:
Make: Jaguar
Year: 1957
1957 Jaguar XK 140 Open Two Seater (OTS) Roadster VIN: 813203 This exceptional roadster benefited from a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration in 2006. The body was removed from the chassis, and then set up on a rotisserie for a bare metal strip and refinish. All the doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid, and component pieces were test fit multiple times to ensure precision body gaps and panel match. The body was shot in the period correct color of Pearl Grey and then reassembled. $38,500 worth of work resulted in a stunning paint job and show winning fit and finish. The body wasnt the only part of the car to receive such fine treatment. The engine also experienced a thorough and professional rebuild that included new bearings, timing chains, valves, valve springs, pistons and rings. And since engine beauty isnt just piston deep all of the exterior aluminum was appropriately polished to a mirror like finish. Brakes were overhauled, and then improved with addition of stainless steel brake lines and hoses. The suspension received a complete rebuild including an upgrade with polyurethane bushings. Even the chassis was stripped down and repainted to stunning effect. This roadsters chassis, engine, gearbox and body numbers are correctly matching to the original builders plate. The twin overhead camshaft 3442cc inline 6 pulls strong through the 4 speed sycromesh transmission, and sounds magnificent barking through the upgraded duel stainless steel exhaust system. In case rain catches you off guard this roadster has a fitted soft top with side curtains to keep you dry, or if you are feeling a bit more adventurous the tonneau cover will protect the interior while you brave the elements. Few cars deliver the true, original sports car experience better than the XK 140. Whether it is the wind in your hair, or the power and handling at your fingertips you are never disappointed driving an XK.

2012-12-18 22:03:43 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
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Sellers description:
1957 Jaguar XK 140 OTS SN# 813203

This 1957 Jaguar XK 140 OTS Roadster has undergone two frame off restorations, the first one about 15 years ago, and the second one to get it right within the last two years. The frame off restoration was taken down to just the nuts and bolts. The frame was powder coated, as well as many of the suspension pieces. Standard bushings were replaced with polyurethane bushings. All brake lines were all replaced with stainless steel. New copper gas line was fitted. The engine was completely rebuilt. The radiator, which is original, was re-cored. The heater core is new. All the instruments were rebuilt by Nisonger. The interior is a Bassett's leather interior with the seats burgundy and the carpeting red Wilton Wool. The car is painted Dove Gray. The headlights are the correct J Type headlamps. All systems in the car are fully functional and the car performs quite well. This fresh resoration is now available to show and is road ready, complete with new top and side curtains. On Sept 25, 2011 this car won the "Best British Class Award" at the St Michaels Concours.

$94,500.00 OBO