2026-01-25 20:00:34 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1955-jaguar-xk140-dhc-gDoM58

Seller's description:

1955 Jaguar XK140

Colour Black

Odometer 62,918 Kilometres

Engine size 3400cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Left Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Town Auvergne rhone alpes

Country France

In current ownership since 1997

One of 80 XK140 DHC examples imported to France by the official importer

Comprehensively restored prior to current ownership

Matching numbers

Regularly maintained by marque specialist

In current ownership since 1997

This example is one of just 80 XK140 DHC models imported to France by the official importer, making it a rare French-origin, left-hand drive car with matching numbers. Completely restored prior to the current ownership, which began in 1997, this Jaguar has been cherished for nearly three decades. Given as a birthday gift, it holds deep emotional significance for its owner and has been kept under cover throughout, receiving regular maintenance from a marque specialist.

The vendor has enhanced the car's safety with a disc brake conversion at the front, replacing the original drums whilst keeping everything else entirely original. We're informed the bodywork and chrome are in very good condition, with the black hood also described as very good. The paintwork presents in very good condition with some chips to worn areas, whilst the beige leather interior is in very good order, having been re-dyed in 2024. The car is described as very easy and pleasant to drive, powerful and enduring, and capable of covering all distances.

With its provenance, long-term careful ownership, and reported fine condition, this XK140 DHC represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of one of Jaguar's most celebrated models.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1955

French origin, left-hand drive

One of 80 XK140 DHC examples imported to France by the official importer

Completely restored prior to current ownership

In current ownership since 1997

Odometer shows 62,918 km, but has gone around the clock or been replaced, so the actual total mileage is unknown

Approximately 46,000 km covered since 1997

Matching numbers

Kept under cover throughout current ownership

Regularly maintained by marque specialist

Vehicle safety inspection valid to March 2026

The Condition

The vendor informs us the black hood is in very good condition

Bodywork and chrome reported to be in very good condition

Paintwork in very good condition with some chips on worn areas which can be studied in the photographs

Beige leather interior in very good condition, re-dyed in 2024

Dashboard varnish needs some attention if the buyer prefers original condition

Capable of 130 km/h on the motorway, but no seat belts fitted

The Mechanics

3.4-litre XK DOHC straight-six engine

Four-speed manual transmission

Reportedly entirely original except front drum brakes replaced with disc brakes

Minor defects on silent blocks noted by the seller

The vendor informs us that the car is very easy and pleasant to drive