£61,875
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster A matching-numbers, restored 'Special Equipment' roadster
Hampson Auctions • UK • 29 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£61,875
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster A matching-numbers, restored 'Special Equipment' roadster
UK • 29 Nov 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a Special Equipment 1954 Jaguar XK140 roadster, originally a left-hand drive export model, repatriated to the UK in 1997. It has undergone a bare metal renovation and has several upgrades including front disc brakes and an alternator.
Condition
7
The vendor describes the paintwork as ‘excellent’, and the XK engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork and black leather interior as ‘good-to-excellent’. The car has undergone a bare metal renovation. This suggests a rating between 7 and 8.
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4,003 miles (via 2019 MOT)
A812238
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ESJ 423
1956
Auction
£61,875
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster A matching-numbers, restored 'Special Equipment' roadster
Hampson Auctions • UK • 29 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
This matching numbers, Special Equipment roadster is a sight to savour.
Originally a white lefthand drive export model it was repatriated and UK registered in 1997, and then acquired by the vendor 16 years later.
While in his care it has been treated to a bare metal renovation during which any welding required was carried out, the Jaguar repainted in the current red livery, and the hood and carpets renewed.
Uprates include the replacement of front brake drums with discs and the dynamo with an alternator.
The vendor now classes the paintwork as ‘excellent’, and the XK engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork and black leather interior as ‘good-to-excellent’.
He is now offering the car complete with woodrim steering wheel, chrome wire road wheels, leather bonnet strap, auxiliary driving lights, badge bar, a range of spare parts, Heritage Certificate and a modest history file.
He adds that the Jaguar was regularly MOT’d until recently, since when ill health has prevented him from...
Price Analysis vs Other XK140 Roadsters
£6,915
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,322
Median Price (Since 2020)
£138,160
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Feb 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
4,003 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Mar 2019, 4,003 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Underside of vehicle is heavily coated with underseal
Failed
On 13th Feb 2019, 4,003 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Underside of vehicle is heavily coated with underseal
Passed
On 23rd Feb 2017, 3,888 miles
Failed
On 6th Sept 2016, 3,880 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
- Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
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