1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Roadster (OTS)

S 812977roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.4L inline-six DOHC, C-Type cylinder head, twin H8 SU carburettors, dual exhaust, 210 hp
Colour: Metallic silver (paint code 101C)

A 1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Open Two-Seater, chassis S812977, completed at the factory on 7 November 1956 and specified with the high-performance MC package — comprising a C-Type cylinder head, twin H8 SU carburettors, and dual exhaust yielding 210 bhp from the 3.4-litre twin-cam six. Held by its current owner since 1990, the car has recently undergone a comprehensive concours-standard restoration involving specialist workshops for engine, transmission, upholstery, instrumentation, and paintwork, while retaining its original engine and cylinder head as confirmed by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust documentation.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$132,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1990 →Acquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Owner oversaw a comprehensive restoration involving multiple specialist workshops, including engine rebuilding, interior refurbishment, and exterior refinishing to concours standards.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
JP's European Auto; K&H European Auto Upholstery; Nisonger Instruments; Mark Oja (paint)
Comprehensive ground-up restoration covering engine and gearbox rebuild, porcelainised exhaust headers feeding a new stainless steel exhaust, rebuilt radiator with high-efficiency core and high-flow fan, powder-coated frame, new wiring harness, and new fuel and brake lines throughout. Interior, hood, and hood cover were fully retrimmed; cockpit instruments professionally restored. Five new wire knock-off Dunlop wheels fitted with new Vredestein tyres and tubes. All exterior brightwork re-chromed to a high standard and new Lucas mirrors sourced. Exterior finished in metallic silver (paint code 101C).
Engine and cylinder head confirmed original to the car via JDHT certificate. Restoration receipts and photographs accompany the car. Paint applied by Mark Oja, known for involvement in automotive television productions.

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