1955 Jaguar XK 140 MC Drophead Coupé
- Engine
- 3.4L DOHC inline-six with C-type head, larger valves and improved porting, 210 bhp
- Colour
- British Racing Green with black canvas hood
A 1955 Jaguar XK 140 MC Drophead Coupe, one of only 1,455 such bodies built for that model year, finished in British Racing Green over sage green interior. Carrying the desirable MC designation, it is powered by the C-type cylinder head delivering 210 bhp. The matching-numbers engine is confirmed by a JDHT Certificate. Following a period of garage storage beginning in the 1970s, the car underwent a thorough frame-off restoration completed in 2000, after which it achieved consistent scores of 99 points or above in JCNA concours competition and toured widely across North America and Europe.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$187,000
- → 1997Owner who stored the car from the 1970spartial documentation
This individual parked the Jaguar in a garage during the 1970s, where it remained unused for roughly a quarter century before being sold in 1997.
- 1997 →Private saleJK Restorationspartial documentation
Oswego, Illinois-based restorer acquired the car and initiated a full frame-off restoration to original specification beginning in 1998, completed in 2000. Subsequently sold to the consignor during the restoration period.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Purchased the vehicle from JK Restorations while the restoration was still underway. Has since maintained and toured it extensively across North America and Europe, including a visit to Goodwood.
Competition
- 2002Jaguar Clubs of North AmericaJCNA concours competition99 points or above, repeated on multiple occasions
Starting in 2002, the car participated in multiple JCNA judged events and consistently achieved very high scores of 99 points and above.
- 2013Sun Rally
A 1,500-mile touring rally described as the car's most recent competitive outing at the time of cataloguing.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1998RestorationJK Restorations
A complete frame-off restoration to original specification was initiated, returning the car to factory condition.
Work began in 1998 and was completed in 2000.
- 2000RestorationJK Restorations
Frame-off restoration to original specification was completed.
- —Modification
Several touring-oriented modifications were made: a Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed manual gearbox replaced the original four-speed overdrive unit, an electric cooling fan was fitted, radial tyres were installed, and a bolt-on front disc brake conversion was added to improve reliability and safety. The original transmission is retained and accompanies the sale.
These changes were made during the consignor's ownership to support long-distance touring use.
Are you the owner of this car?
This car's public record is built from its auction and competition history. Register your ownership and privately add your own records to make it a verified Legacy Metrics passport — provenance that backs your car's value at sale and gives your insurer evidence to price against. Roy reviews and verifies every registration personally.