2026-11-06 16:30:52 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

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1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupe 4-Speed Project

Seller: Daniel_H

Location: Emeryville, California 94608

Chassis: S814688DN

78k Miles Shown

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

C-Type Cylinder Head

Dual SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock de Normanville Overdrive

Red Paint

Worn Brown Upholstery

16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Lucas Fog Lights

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #274083

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE fixed-head coupe is said to have sat for roughly 25 years before being acquired by the current owner in 2026. Repainted red at some point under previous ownership, it is described as a running project requiring brake and cosmetic work. The car is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six fitted with a C-Type cylinder head and dual SU carburetors, while shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission paired with an electrically actuated overdrive unit. Further equipment includes 16″ wire wheels and Lucas fog lights along with adjustable seats trimmed in worn brown upholstery. This XK140 project is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, records, spare parts, and a California title in the owner’s name listing the car as a 1956 model.

The car underwent a color change from its factory Pastel Green finish to red at some point under previous ownership. Lucas fog lights are fitted up front, and further details include a split windshield, fender-mounted mirrors, and full-width chrome bumpers with overriders.

The 16″ wire wheels are mounted secured with two-ear knock-offs and mounted with older Pirelli tires. The seller states that the drum brakes require service.

The re-trimmed interior houses adjustable seats and rear seat pads trimmed in worn brown upholstery accompanied by wood accents on the dash and doors. Retained appointments include a dash-mounted mirror, quarter vent windows, and wind-up side windows.

A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of centrally mounted Smiths instrumentation consisting of a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer and a 140-mph speedometer alongside gauges for amperage, oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. A Stewart-Warner Moto Minder vacuum gauge is fitted to the steering column. The five-digit odometer shows 78k miles, none of which were added under current ownership.

The 3.4-liter inline-six was equipped from the factory with a C-type cylinder head as well as dual SU carburetors for a factory horsepower rating of 210 horsepower.

Shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission paired with an electrically actuated Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit. Rust is visible on various underbody components, and additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.

Engine number G4788-8S is stamped on the cylinder head and block. The “S” suffix is consistent with a C-type cylinder head.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate notes a manufacture date of August 19, 1955, and lists factory colors and identification numbers.

A collection of spare and removed parts is included in the sale.

The engine number is listed as the VIN on the current California title.