2020-09-19 10:25:40 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

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Auction description:

Lot #36930

Seller: chsutherland

Location: Huron, Ohio 44839

Chassis: A 818010

4K Miles Shown, TMU

Replacement 3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/Overdrive

Front Disc Brakes

Lucas Fog Lamps

Maroon Exterior/Tan Soft Top

Wire Wheels

Tan Leather Interior

Luggage Rack

Upgraded Radiator

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE roadster was completed on October 14, 1955 and distributed to the US through Charles Hornburg Jaguar of Los Angeles, California. The car underwent a refurbishment during the 1990s and was acquired by the current owner approximately a decade ago. Power is supplied by a replacement 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and the car is finished in maroon with a tan soft top over a matching leather interior. Work carried out during current ownership included rebuilding the SU carburetors, refreshing the interior, replacing the soft top, and installing front disc brakes. This XK140 roadster is now being offered on consignment by the selling dealer with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, service records, refurbishment photos, and a clean Ohio title.

The body was removed from the frame and repainted its factory shade of Maroon during the refurbishment in the 1990s. A replacement tan soft top was installed during current ownership, and additional equipment includes a rear luggage rack, Lucas fog lamps, and chrome trim, bumpers, and a driver’s side-view mirror.

The polished 16” wire wheels feature knock-off hubs and are wrapped in Coker Classic tires. Front disc brakes were added by the current owner, and the master cylinder was replaced in 2018 along with the rear wheel cylinders.

The car was trimmed in Biscuit leather from the factory and was refreshed by the current owner. Lap belts have been added for both front occupants.

A black four-spoke steering wheel fronts a wood-trimmed dashboard that shows cracking in the finish. Smiths instrumentation includes a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, a 140-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows just over 4k miles, though total mileage is unknown.

Power is supplied by a replacement 3.4-liter inline-six that features an upgraded aluminum radiator, an electric fan, and dual SU carburetors that were rebuilt in July 2020. The fuel tank, sending unit, and valve cover gaskets have also been replaced during current ownership. The rear wheels are driven through a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate lists the manufacture date of October 14, 1955, as well as the original colors and powertrain numbers.

2020-09-25 15:50:17 | Captain RD writes:

BAT SOLD FOR $100,140 ON 9/25/20