2018-12-08 11:53:12 | pauls writes:

One of the rare cars built with -9S engines.

2019-02-19 13:17:08 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at;

dragoneclassic.com/currentofferings/1956-jaguar-xk140-mc/

Seller's description:

This particular XK140 MC is just out of a very long time ownership, being purchased by its second, and most recent owner, in 1970. Driven by him through his college years and kept until present day, this XK140 MC has been well cared for and enjoyed. It is a matching numbers example and a true MC with the 9:1 compression C-Type cylinder head and complete with a Jaguar heritage certificate. It was restored around 10 years ago with new leather upholstery and new top. The engine was also completely overhauled at that time. It runs and drives exceptionally well and is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed by its next owner. 

Asking: $100,000

2019-02-20 14:25:33 | pauls writes:

Gearbox possibly JL36950CR

2019-03-24 06:28:41 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 3/24/19

www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Jaguar-XK-XK140-MC/163610549591

Car has a buy it now price of $100,000 for 28 days, seller dragoneclassics, 4k miles.

Seller's description same as above.

2020-08-08 07:42:30 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

Gullwing Motor Cars | 24-30 , 46th Street, Astoria, NY 11103, previously offered in Orange, Connecticut

Seller's description:

Gorgeous 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster:

Matching Numbers with Performance C-Type Cylinder Head  

This beautiful XK140 MC Roadster is a matching numbers example just out of long-term ownership, being purchased by its second, and most recent owner, in 1970. Driven by him through his college years and kept until present day, this XK140 MC has been well cared for and enjoyed. Ivory with red leather interior and wearing a quality older restoration. An excellent driver quality car that's mechanically strong. A true MC with the 9:1 compression C-Type cylinder head and complete with a Jaguar heritage certificate. The increased performance Special Equipment (SE) cars, or the MC as it was called for the 140's, came with wire wheels and Lucas fog lamps, and an engine developing 210bhp courtesy of the C-type cylinder head. This Jaguar was restored about 10 years ago with new leather upholstery and new top. The engine was also completely overhauled at that time. It runs and drives exceptionally well and is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed by its next owner. 

Special Performance Equipment Xk140 MC Roadster

Matching numbers

Just out long term ownership 

Collectible and highly sought after Jaguar 

Ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed 

Price: $107,500

2020-08-08 18:52:02 | John Elmgreen writes:

On 9 Aug 2020 it was listed by Gullwing as 'sold'!

2021-01-26 05:50:37 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/26/21

www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Jaguar-XK140-MC-Roadster/284160762858

Current bid: $28,100 reserve not met $28,200, 3 bids 9 days left in auction, seller aes2392009, car now said to be in Fort Myers, Florida, 4k miles.

Seller's description:

1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster. Rare to Find High Performance XK140 OTS MC

Beautiful Cream color exterior with red interior.

Car is in excellent shape, exterior is spotless, runs smooth and and engine is in fantastic condition!

Has the wire wheels including the spare, soft top, Lucas Fog Lamps, C-Type Heads and dual exhaust system.

Garage kept, also includes car cover.

Great opportunity to add a harder to find XK140 MC to your collection!

2021-05-03 13:36:13 | pauls writes:

Car now at:

www.hemmings.com/auction/1956-jaguar-xk-140mc

Auction description:

Factory Hot Rod 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Open Two-Seater

VIN 34148

Odometer 4,915

Engine 3,442cc DOHC straight-six

Transmission Four-speed manual

Exterior Color Cream

Interior Red leather

Seller Private

Auction type Reserve

Little is stated about its history, but this OTS is said to be the subject of previous restoration work, in excellent condition, and a holding of two Florida collectors who are looking to pare down their vintage fleet. This example was part of Jaguar’s total output of a mere 3,347 XK140 OTS examples during the model’s lifespan, which ran from 1954 through 1957.

Jaguar’s 3.4-liter DOHC straight-six, displacing the equivalent of 210 cubic inches powered the XK140. The MC package saw this engine fitted with the aluminum cylinder head from the Le Mans-conquering C-type, which brought the compression ratio to 8.0:1. Receiving its fuel mixture through dual SU sidedraft carburetors, the MC engine was rated by the manufacturer at 210 horsepower. The seller makes no statement about the engine’s originality or rebuild history, but says the engine idles well and adds that the exhaust system has been replaced. The four-speed manual transmission is said to shift smoothly, and the seller reports the degree of powertrain leakage typical for a British car of this vintage. The engine bay appears stock and all but spotless.

The age of the paint on this OTS is not specified, but the seller describes it and being in “very good” condition, with small body blemishes on the hood and left-side quarter panel. The car is said to be presently free of rust, but the seller does not know whether rust repairs have been performed in the past. The grille and badging are intact, and the chrome looks to be in excellent condition, with only minor indications of buff marks. The folding top is reported to operate properly and be leak-free. No issues are noted with the glass, and the exterior lighting is said to be functional. The body seals are said to show no signs of cracking or chunking. The underside of the OTS looks to be virtually spotless.

The age of the seat facings and interior panels are not specified, but they look to be in excellent condition, with no indication of tearing or excess wear. The carpet is said to be in very good condition. This OTS has a padded dash with a plaque honoring a Jaguar record run in Belgium. It mounts Smiths gauges, including a clock, which are believed to be properly functional. There is no audio system or heat. The trunk has a vinyl mat and presents cleanly.

The shock absorbers were replaced prior to the seller’s ownership of the car, and any suspension service beyond that is unknown. The seller reports no chassis issues. The wire knockoff wheels look to be in excellent condition, and mount Dunlop radials of unknown age that are said to have most of their tread.

This car will be sold on a clear Florida title in the seller’s name. With a Le Mans-bred performance package, this timeless 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC OTS appears to be highly presentable.

2024-11-18 14:38:19 | Bob writes:

This car might, just might, have originally been speced with Sandcast H8 carburetors. It is a very rare 9:1 CR 140, so it is already one of about 82 of these made. The carburetors are not original to the car so there is no clue there other than that they are replacements for something. There is a manual choke mounted in the dash in the correct position for H8s. In addition, there is a blank plate mounted on the intake manifold where the Otter switch would have been for a standard H6 setup with an automatic choke. If it has an original distributor without vacuum advance, that would be another clue. It is interesting that the Hemmings Auction description never mentioned the 9:1 CR. This one might have been sold under the radar, and is certainly worth further investigation.

2024-11-25 20:24:04 | terry mcgrath writes:

restamped ID plate never a good thing or sign!