1956 Jaguar XK140 SE OTS Roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L twin-cam inline-six, C-type cylinder head, 210 bhp
- Colour
- 'Pastel Blue'
A left-hand drive 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Open Two-Seater roadster, built in October 1956 and originally dispatched to Jaguar Cars in New York. Finished in Pastel Blue over red interior, the car carries matching chassis and engine numbers and is equipped with the desirable C-Type cylinder head producing 210 bhp. It has undergone a thorough professional restoration and received a five-speed gearbox upgrade for relaxed touring, and is currently registered in the Netherlands. Eligible for numerous prestigious historic events.
Ownership
- 2019-10-11Auction saleSold €110,000 (≈ $121K)
- 1956-10-01 →Factory deliveryJaguar Cars New Yorkfull documentation
Initial delivery destination for this left-hand drive example; build details confirmed by a Jaguar Heritage Certificate.
- Date unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Car is registered in the Netherlands and accompanied by invoices for work performed; vendor reports a professional restoration to a high standard with a five-speed gearbox upgrade.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive professional restoration carried out to a high standard with careful attention to originality and period-correct detail.
- —Modification
Replacement of the original gearbox with a five-speed unit to improve long-distance cruising comfort.
Described as a sensible upgrade; front-wing mirrors were also removed, giving a cleaner appearance.
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