1955 Jaguar XK 140

--Black over Red leather interior, Red Carpeting and Black soft top, 3.4 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder engine with Twin SU Carburetors producing 210 HP at 5,000 RPM, 4-speed manual gearbox, matching numbers, Restored. Following up from the very successful XK-120, they made various refinements to create the new XK140. The same beautiful lines were retained with subtle refinements to the bumpers and body trim. The engine was moved forward by three inches to address complaints of cramped accommodations, and the standard engine was now the 190 horsepower version of the 3.4 liter inline six. Also returning to the engine options list was the return of the MC option of another 20 HP to enhance to 210 horsepower output. Straight line performance was about the same as the XK120, but the road holding had been vastly improved thanks to the addition of rack and pinion steering, telescopic dampers as well as larger brakes and advance suspension geometry. These improvements made the XK 140 more comfortable, predictable and enjoyable to drive. As with the XK120 before, the OTS roadster (open two-seater) remained the most desirable with collectors and enthusiasts, thanks to its clean, uncluttered look and raw, exciting performance. This beautiful XK140 OTS MC was sold new by Piccol Motors, Ozone Park, NY in April 1955. Its original owner kept the car until his passing and when this XK 140 was sold to its second and more recent owner a well-known Jaguar collector here in the New York area. This second owner immediately started a restoration that is superb in every way, but due to another automobile from our inventory decided to forfeit the completion of its restoration, instead pursuing a multi car trade with Autosport Designs, Inc. Therefore, this XK 140 is just shy of completion and needed final touches. We are in the midst of going through the engine which is currently running, the supply and installation of a new voltage regulation, flushing the brake system which has totally been restored for road use, sewing and preparing its new side curtains, the carpets and seats will be installed and finally the top bow front trim deco strip will be installed. An enormous amount of money has been spent thus far (the amount which far exceeds todays net worth of a restored XK 140) to bring to its current condition. At this time, this XK 140 can be purchased as is in running condition and thus have its next caretaker complete the interior installation as well and the side curtains and top bow deco trim or we are happy to complete the restoration in total. Either way, the end result will be superb. This XK-140 is offered with spare wheel/tire, Grease gun, history/receipts, full top, Side Curtain pieces. Once completed, this XK140 will be a wonderful candidate for many of the world?s most prestigious vintage rally-tour events, seasonal touring pleasure and equally at home on the concours lawn.