1955 Jaguar XK 140
140 Drop-Head Coupe-
Year of manufacture1955
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Car typeConvertible / Roadster
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Reference number18701-159
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DriveRHD
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ConditionUsed
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Location
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Exterior colourBlue
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GearboxManual
Description
- A fastidiously restored example - Fitted with sensible mechanical upgrades - Superb colour scheme in Indigo Blue with Grey Hide interior - Wood rim steering wheel - 5-Speed Gearbox - Electric Power steering - Uprated disc brakes Finished in Indigo Blue coachwork with Grey hide, matching Blue carpets bound in Blue leather and a dark Blue mohair soft top. The hood benefits from a mohair hood bag to match and fitment of the correct wool headlining. Chrome wire wheels and fitment of chrome two ear spinners gives a touch of added class. Unlike the rest of its siblings the 140 DHC was the only car to have a lavish cabin, Burr Walnut dash board, door tops with grab handles counter sunk in and further wood running through the hood frame. Beneficiary of a full body off nut and bolt, bare metal restoration which has been carried out to the parallel standard of Rolls-Royce – no small detail has been overlooked. A considerable amount of improvements and upgrades have been carried out in the restoration process to aid and improve the drivability and performance. - Gearbox: Five speed manual with synchromesh in each gear. - Touring specification engine: In our view this is a must upgrade for these cars and twinned with the 5 speed gearbox makes this a very lively outside lane car and highly capable for European touring. lead free cylinder head, larger Twin 2 inch Sandcast SU carburettors, sport ignition systems plus leads performance. WM inertia starter motor and throttle linkage.