For Sale: 1956 Jaguar XK140 in Des Moines, Iowa

This Carmen Red 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC roadster benefited from an extensive nut and bolt restoration and was the centerpiece of the previous owners collection of rare classic cars. The XK140 MC was the most desirable higher performance model with more horsepower and features dual exhaust, overdrive, fog lights, J headlights. This European masterpiece on four wheels was restored a few years ago with documented restoration records and  has only been driven 302, babied miles before we acquired the car. The previous owner did not want to sell this rare British sports car, but unfortunately had a terminal illness and is no longer with us.  The black leather interior received new new black hides on the seats and was topped off with a high quality black Haartz soft top and has side curtains stored behind the seats.  The higher performance MC designated engine and transmission was rebuilt  at the time of the restoration. The six cylinder MC engine was more powerful, had a different cylinder head, larger valves and has dual exhaust instead of a single manifold to handle the additional performance.  The Jaguar XK140 MC has and 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive to be more freeway friendly. The car was painted in correct Carmen red single stage paint and shows well jeweled in a mix of newer chrome and stainless and well preserved original trim that was polished to a show quality finish.  When we bought the Jaguar it came with painted spoke wheels and older tires that were not safe for the road. We purchased brand new chrome spoke wheels and brand new wide white radial to give this Jaguar the curb appeal that it deserved. EXTERIOR: Carmen Red XK140 MC Extensive nut and bolt restoration Restored with only 302 miles Painted in correct single stage Carmen Red  Mix of newer chrome and polished original  Black Haartz soft top  MC fog lights and J headlights  New chrome spoke wheels  New wide white tubeless redials INTERIOR: Restored black leather interiror Restored dash and instrumentation  Odometer reset and shows 302 miles  MECHANICS: Show quality engine compartment Rebuilt MC 6 cylinder engine  Higher performance MC cylinder head, MC dual exhaust  4-Speed with overdrive UNDERCARRIAGE: Nut and bolt restored  Newer dual exhaust  Very clean, solid and intactAmerican Dream MachinesAt American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quailty classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.