$20,000 PRICE REDUCTION!! This is a beautifully restored 1957
Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupe that has accumulated 88,000 miles
from new and is stunning in its Carmen Red livery. This Special
Equipment (SE) Coupe is incredibly rare, reported to be one of only
three built from new with left-hand drive and a 3-speed Borg Warner
automatic transmission. Having lived much of its life in the dry
climates of Western US and then benefitting from a complete
restoration, this SE Coupe is ready for concours exhibition or
touring alike. This XK140SE was completed at the factory on June 7,
1956 and was dispatched through Hornburg of Los Angeles to Harrahs
in Reno, Nevada, as confirmed by the Jaguar Heritage Trust
Certification. We could easily picture Bill Harrah driving this
Jaguar as one of his new daily drivers. The SE or also know as the
MC, is the top-of-the-line offering with wire wheels, dual exhaust,
fog lamps and a higher performance head from the C-Type. Over the
years, this SE Coupe has been a regular entrant at numerous shows
throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, just after its restoration in
1989. This Jaguar was repainted and the interior upholstered while
the drivetrain was out. It was also during this time that the
engine was upgraded to a 3.8-liter block from a MkII with a head
fitted with hardened valves and seats. In 2002, the previous
enthusiastic owner participated in a Jaguar sanctioned tour
covering over 4,000 miles from Reno, Nevada to Albuquerque, New
Mexico, all done without any incidents. By 2007, this Jaguar was
acquired and became part of a 3,500 car collection, one of the most
valuable collections in the world. The livery is sexy and sporty in
its rare original Carmen Red that is in overall very nice show
quality condition. The paint has excellent shine and luster with
only a few very small chips that have been touched up. The chrome
overall is in very good to excellent condition. We love the chrome
wire wheels offering a perfect contrast to the Carmen Red paint.
The correct wide white wall tires are as specified on its build
records. The interior is stunning in its gray leather which remains
soft and supple today. The gray contrasts well and looks more
contemporary today. The gray carpet looks nice but shows some wear
and use due to its history of touring. The gorgeous burl walnut
dash and trim are luxurious and elegant. The wood was beautifully
restored and looks very nice today. This Jaguar has the extended
legroom in the cockpit which makes its roomy and comfortable. The
space behind the front seats allows for the storage of luggage
during longer tours. This SE Coupe has a later model upgraded 3.8
liter DOHC engine with dual SU Carburetors delivering 220 bhp. The
three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission with its upgraded
engine makes for ease of driving along with spirited performance.
The entire drivetrain was restored and rebuilt, including the
engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and rear end. In our
recommissioning of the SE Coupe, we went through the brakes, tuned
and serviced it, as needed. All of the instruments function well
with only a wobble in the speedometer reading. Overall, this Jaguar
performs beautifully and is without issues. The Jaguar comes with a
file history, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and includes a full
spare, tools, and jack. We love the stunning color combination and
reliable drivetrain. This Coupe would make a terrific classic daily
driver or weekend fun car. We have this competitively priced. The
Hagerty No. 2 Value is $102,000 and the NADA Retail Value is
$106,495. We have this priced to sell. For more information and
details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200
or
[email protected] . It is available for inspection at
our Phoenix showroom.
