1957 Jaguar XK140 SE Fixedhead 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 or Roadster styles, the car was an immediate hit! Road going versions were 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.

This particular XK140 fixedhead coupe is a left-hand drive SE example dating back to 1957. The condition of the car can be best described as close to concours. Following a recent restoration, the paintwork has been finished to a very high standard and the shut lines are an absolute joy to behold. The chrome is in beautiful order and the interior has been finished to a very high specification. The dashboard wood is in excellent condition and the seats have been expertly trimmed in matching green hide. The engine bay is also in lovely condition with a stainless steel exhaust manifold and the matching numbers engine shows healthy oil pressure. Being an SE model, it also boasts a close-ratio gearbox with overdrive.

Despite a limited amount of paperwork, this stunning Jaguar is supplied with EU registration papers and must be seen and inspected to be appreciated. Unquestionably, this XK140 offers an exciting turn-key opportunity for its next owner and would require only very minor fettling to bring up to concours condition. It is with confidence that we state Silverstone Auctions have not seen a better one through our auctions and it even comes with extremely rare fitted Jaguar luggage, ideal for continental touring.