1954 Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupé MC
- Engine
- 3.4L DOHC inline-six with C-type cylinder head, twin exhaust, 210 bhp
- Colour
- Old English White
A 1954–1957 Jaguar XK 140 drophead coupé built to the desirable North American MC specification, featuring the high-performance C-type cylinder head and 210 bhp output. The car spent over three decades with a single Northern California owner before receiving a professional repaint, new interior, and believed engine rebuild in 2006. Matching engine block and head stampings are considered original, and brake upgrades to four-wheel discs have since been fitted.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$165,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownStephanie Smithpartial documentation
Listed as the consignor and described as the car's owner at the time of the auction entry.
- Date unknownNorthern California ownerpartial documentation
Reportedly held the car for over three decades; during this period a professional repaint, new interior and hood, and likely a full engine rebuild were carried out around 2006.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006Bodywork
Full professional repaint in Old English White and fitment of a new blue interior trim and convertible top.
- 2006Engine rebuild
Believed complete engine rebuild carried out at the same time as the cosmetic restoration, though this is not formally confirmed.
Odometer reads 924 miles, assumed to reflect distance covered since this work was completed.
- —Modification
Drum brakes replaced with four-wheel disc brakes; 16-inch chrome wire knock-off wheels fitted with Coker Classic whitewall radial tyres.
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