This 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC fixed-head coupe was originally distributed through Los Angeles, California, and was acquired by the current owner on BaT in January 2020. It is finished in Imperial Maroon over Biscuit leather and powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six mated with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Equipment includes a C-Type cylinder head, 16″ chrome wire wheels, fog lamps and J-headlights, chrome bumpers, dual SU carburetors, an electronic ignition system, a burl wood dashboard, and a Moto-Lita steering wheel. The car was refurbished between 2010 and 2013, and service during current ownership included replacing the headlight switch and repairing the front carburetor float. This XK140 is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment with a removed steering wheel, a knockoff hammer, awards, and a clean California title.
Originally finished in black, the car was repainted in Imperial Maroon during the refurbishment. Equipment includes fog lamps, J-badge headlights, chrome bumpers with overriders, dual side mirrors, a Jaguar hood ornament, leather bonnet straps, and dual exhaust outlets. Blemishes are noted in the paint and abrasions are present on the side glass.
Chrome 16″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knockoffs and wrapped in 185-series Firestone Cavallino Sport 200 tires. The XK140 was equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, and braking is handled by four-wheel drums.
The cabin is trimmed in Biscuit leather over matching Wilton wool carpets. A pair of lap belts has been installed, and Dynamat insulation has been added to the front floorboards. Additional equipment includes a heater, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a glove box, burl wood trim, and a wood shift knob. Wear is noted on the driver’s seat, the cigar lighter and clock are currently inoperable, and the windshield washer has been disabled. A custom center console is included in the sale.
The four-spoke Moto-Lita steering wheel fronts a 6k-rpm reverse-sweep tachometer and a 140 mph speedometer. The five-digit odometer shows 14k miles, approximately 3k of which were added by the current owner. True mileage is unknown.
The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six is equipped with a C-Type cylinder head, dual SU carburetors, a PerTronix ignition, a Ron Davis aluminum radiator, an electric cooling fan, and a spin-on oil filter adapter. Service during current ownership has reportedly included replacing the headlight switch and repairing the front carburetor float. An oil leak is noted from the engine.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox with a Laycock overdrive. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.
The removed steering wheel, a service manual, a knockoff hammer, floor mats, and awards are included in the sale.
