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XK140 OTS - Pulled the trigger

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Marvin Gruber

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After going back and forth for weeks I finally pulled the trigger and bought a 1955 XK140 OTS thats been off the road since 1969. I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. I've been wanting one of these for years.

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Sweet! MC?
Always wanted an XK-140MC.
Roadster or DHC.
Funny....like the MK1, and MK2...there wasn't a MK1, just a 2.4 litre sedan and a 3.4 litre sedan....but the nomenclature changed to MK1 when the MK2 came about....there never was an OTC before the E type or even later.
They were Roadster, FHC and DHC.
Just sayin'...not pickin'.
Can't wait for photos..love to see them.
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Posting this without pictures is pretty cruel... :smile:
 
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I've haven't gotten to the bottom of it all yet. OTS Roadster car. Has wire wheels, I know its not the MC but maybe a M. Pretty complete. Biggest thing I know that missing right now is the side curtains. I have to go back next week and get the rest of the parts. This one will take a while to get back on the road.

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Here's a picture when I loaded it this afternoon. It sat on the carport for 30+ years. Last tagged in 1969

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OTS is "modern" for Open Two Seater.
Original was Roadster (low door tops), DHC (drop head coupe) or FHC (fixed head coupe).

I am looking at the extended front suspension, and thinking the engine is NOT in the car?

It's knarly, dude.

But, it'll buff out okay.

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MC was about the highest performance that was streetable. Have to think...but there was one higher that was competition...but it's been decades, like my memory.
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Love it !!
Indeed a great find, can't imagine finding one over here :-(
 
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That's the problem with applying more modern nomenclature to older vehicles.
"OTS" cannot ever address the Roadster or DHC identification.
I argue with the guys in the Jag club and their eyes just glaze over.
Can't understand it.
 
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Basil, yes, the OTS two seater, side curtain convertible 140. Very pleased with myself on getting it. I did have to step up and dig deep to get it. It was black and red originally and I usually go back all original but I've been looking at doing it white. I'm a long way from worrying about color right now. Have to finish the 56 TR3 and then a 57 MGA before I can even think about the 140.

Geo - what were you going to say?

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Nice find, Marvin. Those are beautiful cars. A friend here local has a 140 (DHC) and it is just a lovely thing. That's going to be a massive project for sure, but it'll be delightful when you're all done.
 
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Now I have found a XK150 Drophead. It rough as well but all there. I'll have to sell something before I can buy this one. When it rains it pours.

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