2022-08-26 13:46:36 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/22

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/tj22_116/1956-jaguar-xk-140-mc-drophead-coupe

Auction description:

1956 Jaguar XK 140

Broad Arrow Auctions - Passion for the Drive : the Cars of Jim Taylor

Gloversville, 15 October

Chassis No. S 817911 DN

Engine No. G 5246-8

Body No. P 4199

The drophead coupe was the rarest of the Jaguar XK 140 variants, with 2,789 produced in several different variations. Among the most desirable was known to the American market as the MC or elsewhere as the SE, for 'Special Edition,' recognizing its C-Type-style cylinder head and larger carburetor enabling 210 bhp. Cars fitted with this option had an 'A' prefix to their serial number, and were also regularly fitted with chrome wire wheels, dual exhaust, and fog lights.

This car was acquired by Mr. Taylor in 2003 from John H. MacNeill of Indialantic, Florida, who had owned it since at least 1982 according to a title on file. Inspection indicates it likely spent most of its life in a dry climate, as it remains very original, including some of its factory Cream paint and the original red leather upholstery, accented by matching Wilton wool carpeting and a black canvas top. The original engine per the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, including both block and head, is present under the hood, exhaling through dual stainless-steel exhausts, and mated to the four-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive. At the time of cataloging the car displayed 66,786 miles. Accompanying is the original spare wheel with what may be the original Dunlop Roadspeed spare tire, as well as an original jack, grease gun, ratchet, tool roll, knock-off hammer, cardboard ignition wire loom, and black canvas top boot.

Never fully restored and retaining many original features, this rare XK 140 MC drophead coupe is among the most desired of its ilk – truly a car for the Jaguar enthusiast seeking the uncommon.

*Titled as 1956*

2022-11-13 16:57:32 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/760

Seller's description:

This numbers-matching 1955 XK-140 SE Drop Head Coupe is a rare example that is completely unmolested, with a great history of low collector ownership. The 140’s most recent acquired the car in 2003 from a collector, who was a great caretaker of the car. The Jaguar is thought to have spent most of its life in a dry climate, as it remains very original, including much of its factory Cream paint and original Red leather upholstery that is accented by matching Wilton wool carpeting and a Black top. The 140 includes its original spare wheel with a correct Dunlop Roadspeed spare tire, as well as an original jack, grease gun, ratchet, tool roll, knock-off hammer, cardboard ignition wire loom, and black canvas top boot. This DHC is a fantastic and highly original example that would benefit from a sympathetic restoration.

Current condition: ORIGINAL-PRESERVED Performance: 3,442 cc inline DOHC 6 Cylinder, 190 bhp, 2 SU Carburetors Transmission: 4-speed manual with Overdrive Suspension: Transverse Wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and anti-roll bar Color exterior: White Color interior: Red (with Black top) Wheels: Chrome Wire Wheels Tires: Cinturato 185/16 Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes Vin #: S 817911 DN Engine #: G 5246-8S Gearbox #: JLE31958 Other 1: Body No. P 4199