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Not Sold (Est: £75,000 - £95,000)
1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 269
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Drophead Coupé has been professionally restored and significantly upgraded for modern driving. It features a rebuilt original engine, new interior and wood veneers, disc brakes, power steering, and a five-speed manual gearbox, with only 2,500 miles covered since completion.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a professional restoration to the highest standards, including a complete engine rebuild, interior and wood veneer replacement, and significant upgrades for safety and reliability. Only 2,500 miles have been covered since restoration, and it is described as looking stunning and running extraordinarily well, offering comfortable, safe, and reliable motoring.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
S818529
Odometer:
2,500 miles
Reg Number:
156 YUX
RHD/LHD:
LHD
• Delivered new to the USA • Left-hand drive • Present ownership since 2006 • Professionally restored • Rebuild history and photographic record available This left-hand drive XK140 has the optional and more powerful C-type cylinder head and was sold new through Jaguar's New York distributors.
The first owner was Mr R J Kulm of Elmhurst, Long Island, New York.
The car was purchased through J D Classics (UK) via a distributor in Alabama, USA.
It was imported and full duty and VAT paid in September 2006 prior to its acquisition by the current vendor.
All documentation and original photographs are available.
Between 2008 and 2013 the XK was completely stripped back to bare metal, repaired and restored to the highest standards.
A complete rebuild of the original engine was carried out including all new main bearings, cylinder head overhaul and refurbished carburettors.
The upholstery and hood were completed by Suffolk & Turley, pre-eminent Jaguar upholsters, while all the wood veneer...
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£20,013
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£79,538
Median Price (Since 2020)
£139,072
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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