Subject to a 'chassis up' restoration.

Registration No: 656 XVPChassis No: 818230MOT: Exempt

Completed on December 28th 1955 and dispatched to Jaguar Cars of New York two months later
Repatriated by the vendor in 2015 and subsequently treated to a ‘body off, ground up’ restoration which included conversion to right-hand drive
Correct-type ‘Special Equipment’ engine with XK150 cylinder head and ‘C-Type’ cam covers, five-speed gearbox, power assisted steering, alloy radiator, LSD, four-wheel disc brakes etc
Circa 200 post-refurbishment miles covered

Launched at the 1954 Motor Show, the XK140 boasted the same bewitching styling as its forebear but allied it to a host of important mechanical improvements.

Chief among these was the adoption of rack and pinion steering.

Though, the fitment of telescopic shock absorbers (in place of the XK120’s antiquated lever arm dampers) also had a noticeably beneficial effect on handling / roadholding.

With its engine and bulkhead repositioned three...