2015-10-30 16:31:04 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2021-12-07 13:51:02 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2015-10-26 19:43:15 | Randall Smalley writes:

XK140MC
27,000 original miles

2021-12-07 11:27:59 | Lofty writes:

Description as listed in the Hyman Ltd web page, Previous sales inventory, 2021. Sold date not listed - maybe June 2018. Listing: "This beautiful XK140 OTS is a highly desirable “MC” model, equipped from new with dual exhausts, wire wheels and the free-breathing C-Type cylinder head. A numbers-matching example, this car was sold new on February 18th 1956 to Harold Hagy of Arlington Virginia for $3,552. A copy of the original sales invoice from Henry Miller Motors, Inc of Washington, DC lists the ID number of S811154DN. The “S” prefix indicates this as a special equipment model and the “DN” suffix shows it was factory equipped with the Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive unit. Photos of the car prior to restoration show it was delivered in what appears to be Mist Gray over a tan interior with a fawn top. Mr. Hagy lovingly cared for the XK140 in his time with it, amassing fewer than 20,000 miles in his 34 year tenure.

In 1990, Harold Hagy sold his treasured XK140 to Richard E. Williams, a veteran car collector and enthusiast known for his extensive collection of early Fords. Correspondence in the history file shows the car had just 19,640 original miles when Mr. Williams acquired it. Photos taken in 1990 show it to be in very tidy and straight condition, though the original paint was described as being tired. Mr. Williams subsequently had the car repainted in a very attractive shade of British Racing Green and restored the tan leather interior. Chrome wire wheels were fitted and the car was mechanically sorted and extensively detailed. It was enjoyed by Richard Williams until his passing, when ownership was transferred to his son Charles, of Darien, CT. Charles would continue to care for and enjoy the Jaguar for several more years before it passed to its most recent owner, an avid collector of significant Jaguar cars.

Currently showing only 27,040 miles, the XK140 remains in truly outstanding condition. The body is in fine order with very good panel alignment and lovely paintwork. It has been exceptionally well maintained and detailed to a very high standard by its most recent owner. It retains its original matching-numbers engine and C-Type cylinder head. It is also still equipped as it was when new with the Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit.

The interior was restored in conjunction with the body, and it remains in very fine order with supple Biscuit leather seats that show light creasing and present with a pleasing, inviting character. Original instruments and switches remain in place, as well as the factory supplied tools, jack, and grease gun. Unlike the more posh drophead coupe, the OTS featured a simple disappearing soft top with removable side curtains. This car’s Stayfast canvas top is excellent, and the side curtains have been recently restored. The sliding Perspex side windows are still covered in their protective paper, so they are fresh and free from scuffs.

The 3.4 liter inline six is exquisitely detailed, with the correct bright red cylinder head paint that was unique to the C-Type engines. An electric power-assisted steering system has been discreetly integrated into the column, which takes the effort out of low-speed maneuvering but maintains the excellent steering feel once underway. In addition, a slightly smaller diameter steering wheel is fitted for greater comfort and improved driver access. The original wheel will be included. Well-equipped with numerous desirable options and with documented 3-owner history, this sorted and beautifully presented XK140 MC is ready to enjoy on tours, rallies or in local concours events"