Jaguar Xk 140 Drop Head Coupé restored very good condition(1955)
Manufacturer | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
Jaguar | Xk140 | 1955 |
Transmission | Horsepower | Milage |
Manual Transmission | 190 | 4.055 km Not or only partially comprehensible. |
Country Version | Location | Color |
US | 🇩🇪 46535 Dinslaken | red |
Vehicle description
The Jaguar XK was in 1948 at that time one of the fastest production cars in the world! The XK 120 model with its 3.4-litre double cam was already driving almost 200 km/h at the time. Jaguar produced the XK 120, 140 and 150 models with three body variants each: Roadster (OTS), Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) or Drop Head Coupé (DHC) with folding top and crank windows. In addition, there were various engine variants. By 1961, a total of over 30,000 Jaguar XK had been produced. The 3.4-liter Jaguar in-line six-cylinder is probably one of the best engines of all time, it proved so successful that the Jaguar engines of the next 40 years were due to it: it was refined and manufactured again and again until 1992.
In this auction you have the opportunity to secure an XK 140 DHC of the year 1956. This Jaguar with the chassis number A819054 is an import vehicle and has a total of 4 owners according to the seller. The so-called matching numbers are assumed, an exact history of this XK 140 is no longer available. The XK 140 is registered with an H license plate and the last completed main inspection runs until July 2023.
Externally, this Jaguar XK 140 DHC is kept in the color red, over the years after consultation with the current owner a repainting of the car took place. The state of preservation of the body is above average for the age of the XK 140, the owner refers to the accident-free condition in the current possession. All chrome trim on the car shines as it should and apparently no decorative elements are missing on the body. Due to the fact that this modification-free Jaguar XK 140 is a so-called Drop Head Coupé, it also has a folding roof, which in this case is black and has no damage.
Vredestein tyres are mounted on original chrome-spoke wheels – according to the seller, the tyres still have 70-90% of their new condition. Also 70-90% of their new condition also have the brakes of this Jaguar. In terms of chassis technology, obviously no defects can be discovered, which could cloud the good overall impression of the XK 140.
In the interior of the Jaguar, the black leather seats impress with their crack-free texture and the instrument panel – which is made of wood – convinces with a problem-free function of the displays. The crank windows perform their job without any problems and the steering wheel, the handbrake lever and the gear lever are also in clean condition. Overall, there is no defect in the interior of the XK 140, all materials are in a well-kept condition. The soft top mechanism is full of function – the folding soft top can be easily opened and closed again. A persenning is present.
On the beautiful instrument landscape of this Jaguar, a mileage of 4,055 kilometers can be read in the speedometer on the 5-digit speedometer. All the displays and controls inside the XK 140 work flawlessly.
In this Jaguar, the shift is via a 4-speed manual transmission, the XK 140 is powered by a 3.4-liter in-line six-cylinder double camshaft engine with 190 hp. Last service work took place in 2021, defects in the powertrain are not known to the seller, according to the seller.
The underbody of this Jaguar is rust-free and sealed with cavity protection – inconsistencies on the underside of the XK 140 cannot be detected.
A Jaguar XK 140 represents the legendary further development of the sporty XK 120. A powerful six-cylinder, a shapely silhouette and the stylish interior are just a few aspects of this XK 140 DHC offered here, which also offers pure British roadster fun for high demands.
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About the seller
2022-01-17
🇩🇪 46535 Dinslaken
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