Vehicle Description
Jaguar XK140 Roadster.
This very early car was the 5th of only 73 roadsters built in RHD
and is fitted with the pre-production boot handle that
distinguishes the first 8 XK140s produced.
Finished in the unusual factory colour combination of British
Racing Green with Grey leather it was originally sold by Henleys of
London before finding its way to Performance Cars in around
1956/1957 who returned the car to Jaguar for uprating to Special
Equipment specification with C-Type head, 2 inch sandcast
carburettors and body coloured wire wheels.�
In August 1957 the car was entered the car into 27th BARC Members
Meeting at Goodwood where it was driven by Bunny Munns and as such
is believed to be the only XK140 roadster to compete at this famous
venue.
The car subsequently had only 5 owners, one of which was for over
30 years. The car was subject to a total professional restoration
in 1996 and has covered very few miles since. It is currently
undergoing a full program of JD Classics race / rally preparation
to full FIA specification. When complete it will be eligible for
the most prestigious historic events including the Mille Miglia.
Please contact us for further details.
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Period Competition History
25th May 1957
Goodwood, 25th Members Meeting
Handicap Race C
Car number: 78
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 15th
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22nd June 1957
Goodwood, 26th Members Meeting
Handicap Race B
Car number: 75
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 11th
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31st August 1957
Goodwood, 27th Members Meeting
Handicap Race B
Car number: 37
Driver: Bunny Munns
Result: 14th
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Please contact us for further details.