Not Sold | 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupé

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Not Sold (Est: £59,334 - £76,287)

1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupé

Belgium • 12 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupé is a matching-numbers example, originally sold in the USA and later campaigned in European rallies. The car has been under the current ownership since 2002 and has been regularly serviced, with no restoration required during that period, making it an appealing classic for enthusiasts.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in excellent condition when purchased in 2002 and has not required restoration since. It has been regularly serviced and enthusiastically campaigned, suggesting it's well-maintained. However, being a classic car, some minor imperfections are expected.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

S 818987

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Sold new in the USA • Present ownership since 2002 • No restoration required since acquisition • Enthusiastically campaigned • Registered in Belgium • Matching numbers (chassis and engine).

"For 1955, Jaguar present a range of models incorporating not only added refinements, but mechanical advances directly derived from their many outstanding successes in international competitive events.

All the wealth of experience gained on the race-tracks of the world and in record-breaking speed and endurance tests is built into every Jaguar to provide for discriminating motorists the highest degree of efficient performance allied to comfort and safety." - Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Launched in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 was broadly similar to, though more refined than, its sensational XK120 predecessor, major engineering changes being confined to the repositioning of the engine 3" further forward, the adoption of an Alford & Alder rack-and-pinion steering as used on the racing C-Type and the battery is no...