2025-06-21 08:31:50 | John Elmgreen writes:

For sale in online auction ending July 2025.

2026-04-10 16:27:23 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1955-jaguar-xk140-ots-4mYdJ4

Seller's description:

1955 Jaguar XK140 OTS

Colour Red

Odometer 76,934 Miles

Engine size 3400cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller TypePrivate

llandrindod Wells, Wales, United Kingdom

77 RBF will be retained but is available by separate negotiation - Car will be sold on 835 UXV - 

Highlights

Well presented example in classic red

Meticulously maintained with over £10,000 invested since 2020 

Work has included engine, clutch and cooling system repairs 

Full service by Guy Broad in August 2024 

Comprehensive older rebuild and RHD conversion by Leaping Cats

3.4L engine with uprated all-synchro XJ6 overdrive gearbox ideal for touring

Recent new hood cover, side screens, and seat squabs

Never used in wet conditions and kept in heated garage under fitted covers

Current lady keeper since 2006 and part of a high end collection, acquired through CMC Bridge north

This particular example, with chassis number 5811668, has an interesting transatlantic history, having been originally exported to the USA through Hoffmans Jaguar before being repatriated to the UK in 1986. 

Its comprehensive rebuild by John Brown of Leaping Cats makes it especially appealing, including conversion to right-hand drive and numerous mechanical upgrades. Having remained with its current owner since 2006, this cherished example has been meticulously maintained and stored in ideal conditions. Since 2020 over £10,000 has been invested, including engine work, clutch repairs, cooling system refurbishment and new hood, sidescreens and carpets. 

With its RHD configuration and XJ6 overdrive manual all-synchromesh gearbox, this car is well set up for the long-distance touring for which these cars are renowned. It is a truly great, and much-loved example of these utterly gorgeous cars. 

The vendor says: 

“Easy and enjoyable to drive with surprising performance making it quite effortless on long runs in the sunshine. The looks of the car just make it! There are always people smiling and waving at this car wherever it goes.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in the USA in 1955

Factory production details included in file and shown in photos 

Originally manufactured on 7th September 1955 

Factory-finished in Pearl Grey with red leather

Exported to USA in original left-hand drive form and sold through Hoffmans Jaguar

Re-imported to the UK in 1986 and first registered here on 23rd December 1986

Underwent a ground-up rebuild and conversion to UK right-hand drive specification by John Brown of Leaping Cats

Seven registered keepers since returning to the UK 

Current lady keeper who acquired the car in May 2006 

Extensive history file documenting its life in the UK as shown in photos 

Recent work summarised below with over £10,000 spent since 2020 

New hood cover by Cliff Griffiths, brand new side screens by Aldridge Trim, and new seat squabs re-upholstered in original leather

Full service completed by Guy Broad on 21st August 2024

Periodically treated to full underbody wax treatment (Ankor Wax)

Never used in wet and carefully dry stored in a garage under cover when not in use 

Currently part of a high-end classic car collection 

V5C in the current keeper’s name

Various old and recent invoices as shown 

Old MOTs and tax discs

Recent work summary: 

21/08/24: serviced by Guy Broad

31/08/23: new hood and other components

31/07/23: new sidescreens 

29/06/23: various trim items 

21/11/22: carpets and other items 

2021: £5,500 on engine, cooling, and other repairs 

11/11/20: service, water pump, cylinder head and other work 

18/09/20: clutch work and other repairs 

The Condition

Bodywork presents well in red, refinished by John Brown of Leaping Cats from the original Pearl Grey

This work was undertaken in 1986 so some light aging to note in photos 

New floor installed during restoration

There are a few paint chips and touched in areas to note in photos plus light microblistering

Panelwork is well kept with flush and consistent fit across doors as shown 

Underside appears in very good order as documented in photos

Fitted with painted wire wheels in good order with classic Vredestein tyres 

Recently fitted new roof and side screens which are in very good condition 

Black leather interior retains some patina on the leather trim

Fitted with new carpets a few years ago 

All interior components are well-maintained

The badges on the front will be removed on sale

This car’s classic bright red paintwork is the result of a comprehensive restoration in the 1980s by specialist Leaping Cats. The quality of that work is very clear from the photos, not least because it has stood up so well over the intervening near 40-years. Here a nod is also deserved to the UK keepers who have clearly looked after it. Including the current one who has owned it since 2006. The car was converted to RHD during the renovation work. 

There are a few light points to note in the photos, mainly limited to touched in areas and stone chips. 

The black leather interior received new carpets and seat squabs a few years ago and is in very good condition. There is also a recently fitted new hood and side screens. All parts were provided by reputable Jaguar specialists. 

The Mechanics

3.4-litre inline-six engine

All-synchro XJ6 gearbox with overdrive on 4th gear

Original engine fully rebuilt during the 1986 restoration

Engine starts, runs, and performs well

Bilstein dampers fitted all round

Differential was replaced during the 1986 restoration

The vendor states the car drives exactly as it should

No known mechanical faults

Extensive recent mechanical work since 2020 as detailed above 

Very tidy engine bay 

A good XK140 makes a great touring car for classic rallies and events. This car benefits from sympathetic upgrades that ensure it does the job even better, such as an all-synchro XJ6 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive and uprated Bilstein dampers. 

The car benefits from extensive maintenance since 2020, which we have summarised above and can be seen in photos. The work has included cylinder head work, clutch repairs and cooling system renovations. The car was serviced by specialist Guy Broad in August 2024 and has covered few miles since that work. 

Arriving with us in fine working order, starting and running ‘faultlessly’ according to the seller, this is a very well-sorted XK140. A chance for the buyer to benefit from all that recent work. 

2026-04-15 21:09:11 | Capt RD writes:

Asking price now £45,000 on 4/15/2026

Reserve not met Auction

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