1955 Jaguar XK140 Competition Coupe

The ever popular Jaguar XK140 is a sports car manufactured between 1954 and 1957 as the successor to the XK120. Upgrades included more interior space, improved brakes, rack and pinion steering, increased suspension travel, and telescopic shock absorbers. Available in Coupé, Drop Head Coupé and Roadster styles, the car was an immediate hit!Road going versions are powered by the Jaguar XK 3.4 Litre engine with the Special Equipment modifications from the XK120, raising the specified power by 10bhp to 190bhp at 5500rpm, as standard. When fitted with the C-Type cylinder head, 210bhp was produced at 5750rpm.The potent race prepared XK140 Fixed head coupé offered for sale today is a fine competitor and 2007 XK Championship Winner at the hands of a faithful XK pilot, Trevor Groom. Engine notes from respected engineer, Dave Butcher, confirm dyno test when new of 300bhp at 6000rpm attributed to engine upgrades, which included JE Pistons, tuftrided crank, series III rods, lightened flywheel, triple green clutch, .450"lift cams and a 1 7/8 gas flowed head.Now reluctantly offered for sale as a result of the owner's interests diversifying into other racing Series, this widely eligible and competitive entrant could be yours at a fraction of the original build cost. The recipient of continued post-race maintenance, 'RDA 401' has most recently received attention to the suspension including re-setting the AVO dampers on AVO's dyno and had new rear leaf springs bespoke made. Recent changes made in national XK racing to offer increased eligibility and significantly larger grids for independent entrants in series such as the 'XK Challenge' and '50's Sports Cars', means there's never been a better time to enter the sport.Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the race track, or a novice looking to step in from the side-lines, 'RDA 401' is a fabulous motor car with winning credentials for you to join the grid.

This clip shows "RDA 401' leading an XJ for much of the 2008 Silverstone Classic Race, driven by Trevor Groom:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ph7Ui0VRA