£115k
1955 Jaguar XK140 Aluminium Roadster Registration no. 363 UYE Chassis no. S811941 Engine no. G6506-8S
Bonhams • UK • 11 Apr 2022
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£115,000
1955 Jaguar XK140 Aluminium Roadster Registration no. 363 UYE Chassis no. S811941 Engine no. G6506-8S
UK • 11 Apr 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Jaguar XK140 Aluminium Roadster has been extensively restored and upgraded, completed in 2020. Featuring a Leaping Cats full aluminium bodyshell, five-speed gearbox, and four-wheel disc brakes, this right-hand drive conversion boasts a rebuilt 3.4-litre engine with notable enhancements such as power steering and modern cooling, presenting in concours condition.
Condition
9
The vehicle has been extensively restored to exacting standards. The listing specifies the restoration and upgrades that have been completed including a new alloy shell, chassis restoration, rebuilt engine, upgraded brakes and suspension, and a retrimmed interior. All work was completed in 2020 and is presented in commensurate condition. The paintwork is finished to concours standard. Overall the car is in excellent condition.
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40,115 miles (via 2013 MOT)
S811941
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
363 UYE
1955
Auction
£115k
1955 Jaguar XK140 Aluminium Roadster Registration no. 363 UYE Chassis no. S811941 Engine no. G6506-8S
Bonhams • UK • 11 Apr 2022
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
• Restored and extensively upgraded (completed in 2020) • Converted from left- to right-hand drive • Leaping Cats full aluminium bodyshell • Five-speed gearbox; four-wheel disc brakes Newly introduced for 1955, the Jaguar XK140 was broadly similar to, though more refined than, its sensational XK120 predecessor, major engineering changes being confined to the repositioning of the engine 3" further forward and the adoption of rack-and-pinion steering.
The suspension and brakes remained much as before, though with stiffer torsion bars at the front and telescopic shock absorbers replacing lever type at the rear.
Outwardly the newcomer was distinguishable by its revised radiator grille, rear lights incorporating flashing indicators and larger bumpers, the latter adopted to withstand the cut and thrust of urban parking.
The power unit remained Jaguar's well-tried, 3.4-litre, twin-cam six, which now produced 190bhp in standard trim thanks to higher-lift camshafts and revised porting.
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£6,915
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,322
Median Price (Since 2020)
£138,160
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 31st Oct 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
40,115 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Nov 2013, 40,115 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- play in steering rack
Failed
On 25th Oct 2013, 40,115 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- play in steering rack
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