1957 Jaguar Other for sale $79,995
| 1957 Jaguar Other $79,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $79,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
If you watch the marketand#44; youve probably noted that Jaguar XKs are one of the hottest cars of any type. But did you ever stop to wonder why? Welland#44; one drive of this fully restored 1957 Jaguar XK140 fixed-head coupe will clear everything up for you. Theyre valuable because theyre just as fantastic to drive (especially at higher speeds) as they are to look at. The XK140 was a slight evolution of the 120 and for many enthusiastsand#44; its the best blend of dramatic styling and comfort. For my moneyand#44; the coupe might just be the prettiest of the three body stylesand#44; offering the awesome long noseand#44; short deck look and that spectacular curving roofline thats just pure art in motion. The dark blue paint complements it perfectlyand#44; making this car look serious and matureand#44; just the way a Jaguar should. Paint quality is greatand#44; befitting a car that will be more valuable next year than it is todayand#44; and theres no metallic in itand#44; so it looks right on the vintage sheetmetal. Panel fit on these cars was indifferent (they were hand-builtand#44; after all) but during the restoration they sorted all that out and it fits together quite nicely today. The chrome was also restoredand#44; and while the heavier bumpers were a little less graceful than the 120sand#44; theyre in great shape as are the waterfall grilleand#44; twin mirrors perched out there on the front wings and the beautiful spine of chrome running down the trunk lid. Theres simply no angle from which this car doesnt look spectacular. Jaguar interiors have long been the source of envyand#44; with a wonderful blend of old world craftsmanship and materials with sporting design. The XK140 coupe is no differentand#44; with handsome gray leather buckets that merge to form a kind of bench seat that makes it feel spacious inside. A wood-rimmed steering wheel remains adjustable for reach and the gauges are arrayed in a lovely chunk of real burled walnutand#44; not some veneer. Traditional Smiths gauges are big and easy to readand#44; although the rest of the controls are somewhat random and as a Jaguar owner youll expect it. Theres more wood and leather on the doorsand#44; a few touches of chromeand#44; and yesand#44; thats a rather rare automatic transmission shifter on the steering columnand#44; a real revolution for Jaguars. The restoration of this interior was completed by skilled hands using all of the top materialand#44; and it certainly shows. The coupe also offers a bit of space behind the seat for gear or really little peopleand#44; as well as a nicely-appointed trunk for touring. The 3.4 liter DOHC inline-6 is legendary for its flexibility and howling performanceand#44; and while its muted and polished hereand#44; you can still tell that theres a thoroughbred waiting to run. This is not the cars original engineand#44; but it is a correct XK140 MC-spec engine (call us for all the serial numbers) that makes a rather substantial 210 horsepower. It barks to life and settles into a decent idle thanks to a pair of side-draft carburetors and the red painted valley between the cam lobes adds some flash to all the aluminum under the hood. Youll also note a modern alternator replaces the original Lucas generatorand#44; a Pertronix ignition system lights it upand#44; and theres a new radiator and fan up front. The automatic transmission is a Borg-Warner unit that was used in a myriad of cars in the US and its a good matchand#44; with quick reflexes and proper gear spacing to let the six stay in the fat part of its power curve. The dual exhaust sounds spectacular and nobody can argue with the gorgeous chrome wire wheels and 6.00-16 wide whitewall tires. Documented with a Heritage Certificate and accompanied by maintenance records and receipts dating back to the 1970sand#44; this is a fully restored and fantastic Jaguar that you can drive and enjoy while it appreciates. Call today! |