To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$180,000 - $220,000
- Rare and desirable "OTS MC SE" high-performance XK 140
- Superb show-winning restoration by marque expert
- Correct tools, books, and handmade luggage accompany the
car
- A finely presented, concours-quality Jaguar
The XK 140 MC was the top-of-the-line Jaguar in 1956. The Special
Equipment models, designated as M and MC, were fitted with wire
wheels and Lucas FT576 foglamps mounted above the front bumper. The
MC was also equipped with the C-Type head, developed for the C-Type
Le Mans race car, and the horsepower was raised to 210 at 5,750
rpm. Also, with the C-Type head came a dual exhaust system which
used two separate silencers, with pipes running through holes in
the chassis cross members and emerging below the rear over-rider.
Additionally, it is fitted with a four-speed manual transmission
with overdrive.
This XK 140 MC OTS (open two-seater) was originally supplied
through Jaguar Cars New York, having left the factory on 16 April
1956. It is believed to be a fully matching-numbers car that was
completely and professionally restored to the highest standards in
2004 by marque experts Vantage Motors of Stamford, Connecticut. The
body was removed from the chassis, disassembled, stripped, and
refinished. Additionally, the engine was balanced and assembled
utilizing all-new Jaguar components. For added power, a pair of 2�
in. SU sandcast carburetors were installed to complement the larger
Jaguar intake and exhaust valves, competition valve springs, and
performance camshafts.
This XK 140 is finished beautifully in original Pearl Grey with
contrasting Navy Blue Connolly leather and Stayfast soft top, side
curtains, and tonneau cover. New old-stock "J" headlights and
correct NOS horns illustrate the close attention to detail paid to
the restoration of this great British classic. Complete restoration
receipts in excess of $140,000 as well as a Jaguar Heritage Trust
certificate accompany the car, as do correct tools, books, and
beautifully handmade luggage.
This careful attention to detail was rewarded when the car won 1st
in Class at the 2006 Palo Alto Concours and 1st in Class and Best
Postwar Open Car at the 2007 Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance. In
2014 it was decided to paint the entire car to return it to show
condition, presenting the next owner a sterling opportunity to
exhibit this very special Jaguar once again. Equally at home on the
road or the concours field, where it will surely be a contender for
top class awards, this superbly restored XK 140 MC is one of the
finest examples of the model RM has had the pleasure of offering.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.
