£59,291
Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£59,291
Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster 5-Speed
US • 19 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This six-decade, family-owned 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster has undergone a significant refurbishment and several mechanical upgrades, including a 5-speed transmission and disc brakes. It presents well with a recent repaint and interior work, making it a desirable classic for collectors.
Condition
8
The car underwent a multi-year refurbishment in the late 1990s, including a repaint, interior re-trim, and engine rebuild. It has also received several updates and maintenance in recent years (2014-2024), such as a 5-speed transmission, Wilwood front disc brakes, and brake system work. While it has been driven 2,200 miles since the refurbishment, the overall condition appears to be very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
/ 10
2,200 miles
S811329
1955
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£59,291
Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
TMU 3.4-Liter Inline-Six Dual SU Carburetors Tremec Five-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Cream Black Soft Top Black Leather Upholstery 16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Wilwood Front Disc Brakes Lucas Fog Lights Simpson Lap Belts Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate Refurbishment Records This 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC roadster is believed to have been acquired by the current owner’s stepfather out of Tucson, Arizona, in the early 1960s.
The car was later passed to them in 1996 and underwent a multi-year refurbishment that involved a repaint in Cream, an interior re-trim in black leather, and a rebuild of the 3.4-liter inline-six.
The roadster was later fitted with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission in 2014 as well as Wilwood front disc brakes in 2022.
It rides on 16″ wire wheels and is further equipped with a black soft top, Lucas fog lights, Simpson lap belts, and dual SU carburetors.
This XK140 is now offered on behalf of the owner by Sierra Classic Sportscar— —with a Jaguar Heritage Tr...
Price Analysis vs Other XK140 Roadsters
£6,915
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£65,322
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£138,160
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