2009-11-13 09:26:29 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.morrisandwelford.com

Sellers description:
colour Imperial Maroon
interior colour Biscuit with Fawn Roof
drive LHD
type Cabrio / Roadster
year 1955
Chassis No. S817665
Engine No. G3572-8S
price P.O.R.
VAT No
country USA
A beautifully presented and restored 1955 XK 140 Special Equipment model Jaguar which was supplied new in July 1955 via main Jaguar distributor Charles Hornburg of Los Angeles to a first owner in Malibu. Original color scheme of Maroon with Biscuit interior and Fawn soft top, this is a full matching numbers Jaguar 3.4.
The Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms the original build numbers and delivery details, since when we understand it has always been a Southern California car, thus rust free. A prior owner undertook a body off full restoration to very high standards. The engine, cylinder head and carburetors were rebuilt while all other mechanical components (brakes / suspension / steering) were also renewed or rebuilt accordingly. The electrical system was all renewed. Vitreous enameled exhaust manifolds were fitted with a stainless steel system. Other work included re-plating of all the chrome work, redoing all the Smiths instruments, fitting n.o.s. Lucas fog/tail/revering lights and new Dayton wire wheels with BF Goodrich wide whitewall tires. The interior had two layers of dynamic insulation fitted before being fully re trimmed with Biscuit leather and burl walnut interior woodwork. The top frame was dismantled, realigned, re-riveted and rebuilt. The pin beading is correct and perfect. The trunk is all correct with a set of original tools mounted and complete tool roll. The paintwork is to the original color scheme of Imperial Maroon.

2017-10-14 19:36:33 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/jaguar/xk140/-p-jaguar-xk-1 ...

Sellers description:
Jaguar XK 140 MC Drophead, Left Hand Drive. Imperial Maroon/Biscuit hide and carpets, Fawn hood.
(1955) For sale from J D Classics, in Essex, United Kingdom

Originally supplied to California, this highly desirable 'MC' model with factory fitted C-Type cylinder head has benefited from a total chassis off restoration to a very high standard with very little use since completion.
This XK140 is full matching numbers and has been upgraded by JD Classics to our Touring Specification less than 4 years ago. Numerous JD Sport upgrades were fitted including, 5 speed all synchromesh gearbox, Power Assisted Steering, Front Brakes upgrade with 4 Pot Caliper Discs, Alternator Electrics, Thermostatically controlled electronic cooling fan, Stainless steel exhaust and Colour coded front seatbelts with period buckles. JD Classics bare metal repaint to original factory colour specification, detailing and inspection all recently completed.
Only driven 150 miles since our works, the XK140 has been correctly stored and maintained by the last owner and is in superb condition.
Please contact us for further information.

2017-12-17 12:03:07 | OLLIER writes:

S817665is now in France....., I bought it at JD Classics end of august 2017.
Its registration is now: ER 047 MT
I am part of the club jaguar exclusive xk n° 47, the car will be present in England in June 2018 for the celebrations of the 70 years of XK

2018-08-22 18:02:49 | pauls writes:

Car attended the XK70 event June 2018