1955 Jaguar XK140 Coupé
- Engine
- 4.2L inline-six
A Jaguar XK140 bodyshell acquired in stripped, unrestored condition has been comprehensively rebuilt by an engineer-owner to a self-described grand touring specification, prioritising usability over originality. The car now runs a fully rebuilt XJ6 4.2-litre straight-six paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, and incorporates extensive mechanical upgrades including disc brakes front and rear, a limited-slip differential, electric power steering, and modern electrics throughout. Finished in Ford Stealth Grey on 72-spoke wire wheels, with a heritage-style grey leather interior.
Ownership
- 2024-02-24Auction saleEstimate £38,000 – £45,000
- Date unknownPrivate saleVendor/consignor — amateur race car engineerpartial documentation
Acquired the car as a stripped shell with minimal parts, having identified its potential from poor-quality listing photographs. Subsequently undertook a comprehensive ground-up rebuild to grand touring specification, spending approximately £10,000 with specialist M&C Wilkinson for final commissioning. The car is supplied with a V5C and a substantial file of invoices and receipts covering the rebuild.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Complete rebuild from a stripped shell. Chassis and bodywork fully stripped, all damaged or corroded metalwork repaired or replaced, and epoxy paint applied throughout. A rebuilt XJ6 4.2-litre straight-six engine and a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive were fitted. Extensive mechanical upgrades were incorporated including a rebuilt rear axle with new half-shafts and a limited-slip differential, rebuilt HS8 carburettors with manual choke, electronic ignition, high-torque starter, stainless steel twin-pipe exhaust with free-flow manifold, twin-piston front disc brake calipers with servo assistance, single-piston rear disc brakes, a twin-circuit brake system with aluminium pedal box and cockpit balance adjustment, uprated adjustable front suspension, aluminium radiator with electric fan, aluminium fuel tank with electric fuel pump, electric power steering with dashboard adjustment, reconditioned RHD steering rack, halogen headlights, twin-speed self-parking wipers, and a fully rewired 12V negative-earth electrical system with cotton-covered loom. The exterior was finished in Ford Stealth Grey with powder-coated 72-spoke centre-lace wire wheels. The interior was built from scratch with modern headrest seats retrimmed in Dolphin Grey heritage leather, a concealed Bluetooth radio, aluminium racing pedal box, new wool headlining, Smiths gauges, and a Moto-Lita three-spoke wood-rim steering wheel.
The odometer reading is not representative of the car's actual mileage, as the instruments were sourced from other vehicles during the rebuild.
- —ServiceM&C Wilkinson
Final commissioning work amounting to 65.5 hours was carried out by a specialist Jaguar XK workshop to complete and check over the rebuilt car.
Cost approximately £10,000. Workshop is described as a renowned Jaguar XK specialist based in South Yorkshire.
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