1955 Jaguar XK 140

** In 2009 This car participated to the exclusive race " Mille Miglia" in Italy from Brescia to Roma **

** 'Targa Oro ASI'  that ensures the originality and perfect conditions of the car **  +  RSI (Italian Jaguar historic register) 

-1955 Jaguar XK 140 OTS (Open two seater)  -  3445 cc 6 Cilinder  -  Color Black with Cream leather interiors  -  3240 models made - 0-60 mph in 8.3 sec  -  210 Horsepower -  Originally delivered to California - 

The car is currently in a dedicated garage in Rome, Italy. We have a USA resident that will follow the insured shipment and make sure the car delivers to you safely.  

The Jaguar XK140 was introduced in September 1954 for the 1955 model year building on the positive attributes of the XK120 but with notable improvements. Rack and pinion steering a more spacious cabin full-width front and rear bumpers improved braking telescopic shock absorbers and flashing turn signals were all new with the XK140. Aside from the larger bumpers visual cues included a subtly revised grille and bonnet and boot lids adorned with a central chrome strip running fore and aft with a rear emblem that proudly declared Winner Le Mans 1951-3.Powering the XK140 was a 3.4-litre double overhead-cam inline six-cylinder first seen in the XK120. Manual transmissions were standard but an automatic was available for the first time with the 1956 model year. Special Equipment modifications carried over from the XK120 elevated the output on standard models to 190 horsepower while opting for the C-Type cylinder head yielded 210 horsepower. The XK140 boasted impressive performance with zero to sixty coming in 8.4 seconds on the way to a 121 mile per hour top speed.