I'm such a poet...
Is it a '57 or a '53? Dunno - there is a clear title but who knows what it says. Huh?
It was never finished, but it was driven with the V-8. WTF?
Whatever. It certainly has great lines and potential!
Looks like it came with the original motor and trans, but either he's keeping these or selling them separately...
Some people!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150718049092+&viewitem=
Title = (other) !!!
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You may find it interesting to compare that old Jag to this one:
http://www.britishracecar.com/TivvyShenton-Jaguar-XK140.htm