1957 Jaguar XK 140 MC Roadster Fully Restored and Ready for the Road

The XK140 was introduced in late 1954 and sold as a 1955 model. Exterior changes that distinguished it from the XK120 included more substantial front and rear bumpers with overriders, and flashing turn signals (operated by a switch on the dash) above the front bumper. The grille remained the same size but became a one-piece cast unit with fewer, and broader, vertical bars. The Jaguar badge was incorporated into the grille surround. A chrome trim strip ran along the centre of the bonnet (hood) and boot (trunk) lid. An emblem on the boot lid contained the words "Winner Le Mans 1951–3".The interior was made more comfortable for taller drivers by moving the engine, firewall and dash forward to give 3 inches more legroom. Two 6-volt batteries, one in each front wing were fitted to the Fixed Head Coupe, but Drop Heads and the Open Two Seater had a single 12-volt battery installed in the front wing on the passenger side.

The XK140 was powered by the William Heynes designed 3.4 litre Jaguar XK double overhead camshaft inline-6 engine, with the Special Equipment modifications from the XK120, which raised the specified power by 10 bhp to 190 bhp at 5500 rpm, as standard. The optional C-Type cylinder head carried over from the XK120 catalogue, and produced 210 bhp at 5750 rpm.

When fitted with the C-type head, 2-inch sand-cast H8 carburettors, heavier torsion bars and twin exhaust pipes, the car was designated XK140 SE in the UK and XK140 MC in North America.

In 1956 the XK140 became the first Jaguar sports car to be offered with automatic transmission. As with the XK120, wire wheels and dual exhausts were options, with most XK140s imported into the United States having the optional wheels. Cars with the standard disc wheels had spats (fender skirts) over the rear wheel opening.

This very very nice example was professionally restored in the late 90s and has been collector owned and stored in climate controlled environments since. Driven sparingly on Sunny Summer days only it presents very much as a freshly restored car with only the most minor of faults, only visible upon very close inspection noted.
The Paint is very nice, the Interior is Very Nice, the Chrome and brightwork is very nice and Wire Wheels are as new. This is a stand up example ready for anything the new owner wishes to do with it

The car runs and drives spectacularly-starting right up with the touch of the button, running smooth and steady. Acceleration through the gears is crisp and true with the glorious exhaust note only a properly tuned Jaguar can produce. The car handles well on even the most twisty road and the brakes stop the car with authority. All the gauges work perfectly, the car has a nice steady water temperature and strong oil pressure.
This car is just a joy to drive, and can be pressed into immediate service without hesitation This is just a wonderful car.