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£46,935

1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixedhead Coupé Competition

United Kingdom • 25 Sept 2010 • Lot 21

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Jaguar XK140 was fully rebuilt in 1999 for vintage racing with a focus on performance and durability. Though never raced in the intended Carrera Panamericana, it features a rebuilt 3.8L engine, 5-speed gearbox, lightweight body modifications, and racing safety equipment, making it a unique and well-prepared classic.

Condition

7

The car was completely rebuilt in 1999 with over £60,000 spent on modifications and competition preparation. It has raced at Oulton Park and other venues and has been used as a fast road car. The body was strengthened, and steel panels were replaced with lighter aluminum. The engine was rebuilt by a specialist, and a five-speed Getrag gearbox was added. The interior is equipped with full harness belts, an integral roll cage, an ignition cut-off, and a fire extinguisher.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

S804540

Odometer:

7,659 miles

Reg Number:

420 AVT

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In 1954 the XK120's were superseded by the mechanically updated XK140's fitted with the more powerful 190bhp XK engine which had been used in the Special Equipment 120's.

The new models were visually similar to their predecessors differing in external details only.

The fixedhead had an extended roof line and together with the drophead Coupé, was given two small extra seats in the rear, suitable for children or adults for a short journey, but they made the XK's a little more practical for the family man.

Overdrive was now an optional extra and the car could be ordered with a C-type head in which case power output was increased to 210bhp.

The price of the roadster, all but a handful of which were exported, was now £1,127 (plus tax) with Special Equipment versions were known in the States as XK140M's and, when fitted with the C-type head, as MC's.

The XK140's maintained the XK's popularity but very few found their way into competition although those that did performed well.

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