Beautifully restored XK140 MC Fixed Head Coupe
Delivered new to Southern California
Rare and desirable “Special Equipment” model with C-type cylinder
heads
Numbers matching engine
Gorgeous color combination
One of only 396 XK140’s built with factory automatic
transmission
One of only a handful with automatic transmission known to still
exist
Includes Jaguar Heritage Certificate and owner’s manual
Options include:
Rare factory automatic transmission
Chrome wire wheels
Lucas fog lights
New whitewall tires
Recently serviced
Performs wonderfully
Simply one of the best examples that can be found on the market
today
A collector’s dream!
The XK140 was introduced as a 1955 model in late 1954. Like its
predecessor, the XK120, the XK140 nomenclature was reference to the
vehicle's top speed of 140 miles per hour. Improvements over the
120 were evident everywhere from improved braking, suspension and
steering. Customers appreciated the increase in interior space,
while sporting drivers were quite fond of the retuned 3.4 litre XK
engine, which was now good for 190 horsepower. Beginning in 1956,
Jaguar offered a fully automatic Borg-Warner 3-speed gearbox that
made driving the XK140 in traffic a breeze. This incredibly rare
option would only make it into less than 400 XK140s, ensuring their
desirability still to this day. The XK140’s most coveted option was
the “Special Equipment” package. Referred to as the “SE” model in
England or the “MC” model in the United States, this performance
group offered the standard XK140 engine block with upgraded C-type
cylinder heads for improved carburation, stronger suspension, and
dual exhaust, resulting in an increase in horsepower from 190 to
210. Certainly a rare option, it can be estimated that only the
most discerning customers would have purchased a XK140 with both
the automatic gearbox and the “Special Equipment” performance
group. Few would be built new and only a handful of XK140SE
Automatics are known to exist today.
The 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Fixed Head Coupe featured here is finished
in stunning all black with a beautiful Biscuit leather interior. It
was delivered new to Southern California and comes equipped with
its incredibly rare drivetrain setup, chrome wire wheels, fog
lamps, new whitewall tires and more. This extremely rare XK140MC
has been beautifully restored, was recently serviced and is ready
to drive and enjoy. We’re proud to offer what we believe to be one
of the rarest and most sought-after Jaguars on the market today.
This would make a great addition to any prominent collection; we
are proud to offer this investment-grade XK140 to the most
demanding collector or enthusiast who desires the best. Classic
cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding
investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile Group
Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while
posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an
investment you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert
sales consultants at (314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more
information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around,
supply you with a more detailed description, and answer any
questions you may have. Buy with confidence.
*Please note that this 1956 Jaguar XK140MC was first registered in
1957 and is titled as a 1957 model although it was built in
1956.*
