A striking example of the eminently usable XK140, chassis S812258 is confirmed by its certificate issued by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust to have been built on June 11, 1956, and delivered new to Jaguar Cars, New York, where it was subsequently acquired by its first owner, Mr. J. Seronde Jr. of Maynard, Massachusetts. Its VIN and engine number combination clearly decodes the car to have been a 'Special Equipment' model, with its 'S' chassis prefix and its 'S' engine suffix confirming it to have had the 'C' Type head when new..
This particular car is one of the rare XK140 MC OTS versions and it has spent most of its life in Southern California. It was located by a friend of the current owner in the late 1990s as a true barn find. The car spent much of its later years awaiting a frame-off restoration. The restoration began early in 2011 with a complete and correct matching numbers engine and transmission rebuilt to factory specs. All numbers have been verified according to the Jaguar Heritage and the JDHT Certificate that accompanies the car. As a rare matching numbers and unmolested car, careful attention was spent to make sure every stage of the restoration was documented and detailed with photos, including photos of the car before the restoration began. All of these have been placed in a binder that also accompany the car.
The bodywork and Carmine Red paint was completed by Mark Oja, who many recognize from the show "Overhaulin'", as Mark was the painter of choice by Chip Foose. Much of the work was then finished between the current owner and Muncie Imports. All original body panels were used in the restoration as pictures will show a virtual rust-free car to start with. All original parts that could be restored were restored as well as many fasteners. The result is an XK140 MC that is one of the most accurate restorations anywhere. Unlike many restorations, this car is well-sorted and runs and drives as well as it looks.
This stunning Jaguar has been invited and shown around the country at some of the most well-known concours and has traveled the country to various JCNA events consistently scoring 100 points and achieving two North American JCNA Championships. It received "Best Jaguar" at the Cincinnati Concours, it has won first place in some very tough classes at the Hilton Head Concours, Keeneland Concours and Milwaukee Concours, as well as taking Best of Show at the Carmel Artomobila. This example is in concours condition today and is certainly one of the most impressive examples of any XK140 MC in North America.
