1955 Jaguar XK140 3.4 Litre DHC

Jaguar XK140 3.4L Drop Head Coupe, Dark Blue, Grey Hide Seats, Dark Blue 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 2,793 cars were produced of the Jaguar XK140 3.4L Drop Head Coupe 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" Chromed Wire Wheels

HISTORY:

Subject of a total restoration 5 years ago with only 2000 miles covered since.

Matching Numbers; maintained and further updated by ourselves since restoration.

High Torque engine.

C Type cylinder head.

5 speed gearbox.

Handmade stainless steel exhaust manifold and exhaust system.

Disc brake callipers and front disc brake conversion.

Adjustable suspension.

Power Steering.

Alternator, upgraded wiring loom and electric cooling fan.

Optional adjustable seats and custom made inertia reel seatbelts.

Adjustable pedals, Le Mans fuel filler.

Bespoke burr walnut dashboard and burr walnut capped doors.

Boot mounted spare wheel for extra luggage space.

Excellent superbly maintained example.