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£42,600

1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Coupe RHD

United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2025 • Lot 1302

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This 1956 Jaguar XK140 is a rare, right-hand-drive, Special Equipment coupe with matching numbers and a C-type cylinder head, offering enhanced performance. It features a well-documented history, tasteful upgrades for modern usability, and a restored interior, making it a highly desirable classic with investment potential.

Condition

7

The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible, notably light age-related wear near the nearside door handle. The bodywork was restored during its time in South Africa, and the bonnet has been freshly resprayed, suggesting ongoing maintenance. The interior is well-finished with a tasteful patina.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

71,078 miles

Reg Number:

914 XVY

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description 1 of only 843 RHD XK140 Coupes Desirable UK supplied 'Special Equipment' example C-type cylinder head fitted Large history file with Jaguar Heritage Certificate Meticulously maintained by our vendor Matching engine & chassis numbers HPI Clear Matching numbers rarity with C-Type performance Few classics combine enduring elegance, motorsport DNA and rising collectability quite like the Jaguar XK140.

This 1956 SE (Special Equipment) matching-numbers coupé brings all the style and engineering finesse the model is famed for, plus rare right-hand-drive status, a known ownership trail and tasteful upgrades that make it wonderfully usable today.

Background & History A short look at where the XK140 came from, and how this particular car fits into that story.

Launched in 1954 as a more refined evolution of the XK120 Engine repositioned further forward for better cabin space Improved handling via rack-and-pinion steering, stiffer torsion bars and telescopic rear shock absorbers Vis...