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Year:1957
Mileage:35739
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Location:
Emeryville, California, United States
1957 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
One of the 1950s’ most iconic motor cars, the Jaguar XK series has always had a strong following. The technologically innovative and stunning XK120 proved to be extremely popular thanks to its remarkable new twin-cam inline-6 cylinder engine, swoopy styling and genuine 120 mph performance (not to mention the surprisingly affordable price). For 1955, the XK120 became the XK140, which, while substantially the same, was improved in key areas. XK140s offer more leg room and more power, rack and pinion steering, telescoping shock absorbers, and improved brakes. As ever, coupe, drophead coupe, and roadster versions were available with the roadster always remaining the most beautiful and pure model. The most desirable and highest performing variant was the SE model, which could be further enhanced with the competition derived “C-Type” cylinder head. The SE designation stood for Special Equipment, which included wire wheels, dual exhaust, fog lamps, larger carburetors, and usually C-Type cylinder head, which resulted in 20 more horsepower. These cars were also designated MC, when fitted with C-Type head. This particular car is a matching numbers overdrive example that was previously on the east coast before its current Arizona owner acquired it. It was restored many years ago, although the restoration is now showing its age. The car has a nice body which displays good gaps and straight panels. The paint is older and while glossy, it was not done to the standards to which this car would be restored today. There are some scratches and surface imperfections throughout. The car retains its correct MC equipment including dual exhaust, wire wheels, and Lucas Flamethrower fog lamps. The chrome is generally good although there is pitting in some locations and some scratching in others. The car has Lucas tribar headlamps in excellent condition, and the remaining lights are also excellent. The interior is complete and was redone many years ago. It is now showing its age, with older carpets and upholstery in incorrect materials. Both are in serviceable condition. The gauges, switches, steering wheel, seats, and door panels are present and correct for the car, which would make a correct and complete restoration easy to perform. They are intact and in good older condition. The top is present but showing its age, as are the side curtains. The engine compartment is correct but unrestored in appearance. Both the block and cylinder head are matching to the chassis. The cylinder head has the remains of its correct red paint the car carburetors are correct down to the original air cleaners. The trunk appears to be original and is intact with vinyl upholstery, plywood trunk floor, and a variety of accessories including spare, tool roll, tools, jack, and grease gun. The car runs and drives fairly well, although the solenoid-actuated automatic choke mechanism appears to be inoperative. The undercarriage displays some corrosion to the body in the inner rockers. The frame itself appears to be solid throughout, as is the trunk floor, which was replaced in the past. The mechanical components appear as they should and a stainless steel exhaust appears to have been installed fairly recently. This is an excellent car to drive as is with patina, or would make an outstanding basis for a high quality and relatively straightforward restoration. The car is extremely complete, with matching numbers block and head, original weather equipment, spare, jack, tools, and correct components throughout. The car has the correct interior, engine compartment, and exterior fittings, making an ideal car to thoroughly restore. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This car is sold AS IS without warranty. A 10% deposit is due upon the successful completion of the auction. Remainder of payment is due within one week of the end of the auction, and prior to the delivery of the vehicle. Fantasy Junction reserves the right to end this auction early in the even of the sale of the car outside of eBay. Inspection is available and encouraged, and should be arranged and completed prior to the completion of bidding. A final bid (if reserve is met) is and should be considered a sale and acceptance of terms, and the vehicle is AS IS and WHERE IS. If you have NEGATIVE or ZERO feedback, please contact us prior to bidding. Please contact us for names and phone numbers of local professionals familiar with this type of car, whom you may interview and with whom you may arrange an inspection. If you are concerned with what the car may need, an inspection is an excellent way to remove surprises. Please allow for normal wear and tear items based on the age of any car and restoration if applicable. Please use your better (or even your best) judgment. We have done and will do our best to describe the car faithfully and correctly, and would like you to know and understand exactly what you are bidding on.
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