2018-09-21 13:32:58 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/21/18

www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK/173542371587

Car has a buy it now price of

C $78,000 for 26 days, seller stepca_l0xsiu, 40k miles.

Seller's description:

This 1954 XK 140 two seater Race Special was built on Jaguar chassis # 817692 - Engine # G-45558 - Gearbox # 3387. Underneath its body, the car is an absolutely original XK140 with a mildly developed engine, equipped with twin 2 - inch SU's, a lightened flywheel and newly converted hydraulic clutch.

2025-09-02 07:32:57 | pauls writes:

Car offered in Hemmings:

www.hemmings.com/auction/1955-jaguar-xk140-kingston-on-397901

Seller's description:

Hillclimb Veteran: 1955 Jaguar XK140 Road and Race Car

Vehicle Location Kingston, Ontario

Seller Whipple_2_rider

VIN 817692

Engine 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six

Transmission Manual

Body Style Roadster

Exterior Color Green

Interior Red leatherette

Auction Type Reserve

This 1955 Jaguar XK140, one of 8,884 similar sports cars in the model range, was found in a farmer’s field before being transformed into this custom-body vintage race car. The seller reports that the chassis and engine were reconditioned and clothed with a custom body designed to replicate early race specials. This race car is obviously finished to a very high degree, and is reported to have taken part in events in Canada and the United States, including the Mt. Equinox Hillclimb in Vermont. Described as “totally unique,” and “custom designed and fabricated,” the Jaguar is powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six mated to a manual transmission. The seller adds that “all mechanical parts have been totally rebuilt or renewed.” The seller describes the Jaguar as a “race/road special.”

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six, factory rated at 190 horsepower, is said to be original.

The photos show disassembly of the engine during the buildup process.

The engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission.

The hand-crafted bodywork and fenders show no outward damage.

The Jaguar has a custom nose that looks to be damage-free.

The wire wheels appear to be in excellent condition.

The Jaguar is fitted with a roll bar.

Brooklands-type windscreens are installed.

The leatherette upholstery shows no damage or imperfections.

The frame was stripped and refinished during the build.

The driver’s seat has a competition harness.

The wooden dashboard presents strongly, with a full range of analog gauges.

An auxiliary instrument panel is installed.

The Jaguar has a four-spoke wood steering wheel.

The headlamps are protected by rock screens.

The engine bay presents cleanly.

A luggage rack and spare tire are present at the rear.

Based on the photos, the underside presents as clean.

The Jaguar has side-exiting exhausts.

The Jaguar is fitted with road-legal lighting.

COMES WITH

Jaguar Heritage documentation will be included.

A book of the build and extensive photography will be provided.

NEEDS

As to problems, the seller states “none at all.”

OVERVIEW

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 has been converted to a vintage race car.

The car was built to be legal for road use, though it currently lacks Ontario license plates.

The Jaguar is fitted with a custom-crafted race special body.

The car was rescued after being abandoned in a field.

The Jaguar has competed in events in the United States and Canada.

The vehicle is obvious finished to a high degree.

An odometer is not seen in the provided images, so actual mileage is unknown.

DOCUMENTATION

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold with the proper Ontario, Canada document in his name for transfer of ownership. With a strong measure of customization and restoration, this 1955 Jaguar XK140 has been converted into a vintage competition and hill climb special.

Asking Price $35,700