1955 Jaguar XK140 3.4 Litre Roadster Extended Cockpit

Jaguar XK140 3.4L Roadster, Dark Blue Body, Dark Blue Hide and Carpets, Dark Blue Hood.

Sleek and fast, Jaguar cars were the brainchild of William Lyons, who began by designing motorcycle sidecars. He set up the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, but by 1927 his thoughts had drifted to cars and in 1931 he launched the SS1.

While concentrating on manufacturing military sidecars during the Second World War, the company also learnt about aircraft design and production techniques. So when Jaguar introduced the XK120 at the 1948 Motor Show, with an engine output of an unprecedented 160 BHP, it quickly became one of the greatest sports cars of all time.

First designed in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 was an evolution of the preceeding XK120 model. This model introduced rack and pinion steering and telescoping dampers, with a more powerful engine and thicker torsion bars as standard. The forward movement of the engine and bulkhead allowed for occasional rear seats (not found in the Roadster model).

An estimated 3,350 cars were produced of the Jaguar XK140 3.4L Roadster between 1954 and 1957.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

Engine: 3442cc with C Type Head

Gearbox: 5 speed manual

Drive Axle: Limited Slip Differential

Brakes: Upgraded front disc brake system

Wheels and Tyres: 16" Wide Rim Body Colour Wire Wheels

HISTORY:

This matching numbers car has been the subject of a total restoration.

Built to the highest standards, restoration and road testing just completed.

Test miles only since restoration.

Built with an extended cockpit to also accommodate the taller driver.

High torque touring specification engine with C Type cylinder head.

Sandcast 2" SU carburettors and 5 speed gearbox.

Upgraded Disc brakes and adjustable suspension.

Power Steering and Up graded cooling system.

Starter motor, alternator and up-rated electrics.

Handmade stainless steel exhaust manifold and exhaust system.

Bespoke burr walnut dashboard, period door pockets with covering flaps, etc.

Excellent example built to an impeccable standard.