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Jaguar XK XK140 MC (1955)
for sale

Price: US $676.00

Description:

Motorcar offered is one of the finest example of a Jaguar XK-140-MC, OTS Roadsters in North America. 2011 JCNA National Champion, Best XK-140 in North America. * Multiple award winner, Best of class, Best of Show and People's Choice. * Exquisite Frame-off restoration. * Restored and owned by a renowned Jaguar collector and motoring expert. * Paint and chrome are mirror finish, all materials and panels are correct and perfectly fitted. * Ready to drive onto the lawn at the finest Concours. * Offered with the car. Jaguar-Diamler Heritage Trust Certificate Engine & Drive-line: * 5-Speed Manual Gearbox * 4-Wheel Drum Brakes * 3, 442 cc DOHC inline 6 cyl * 2 H8 SU Carburetors, (very rare racing option). * C-Type Cylinder head, borrowed from the LeMans winning competition car, Jaguars so equipped were called SE in the UK and MC in the states. The MC option also included dual exhaust, Dunlop chrome wire wheels and fog lamps. The added power and improved breathing of the C-type head gave the MC cars 210 bhp with the H8 carburetors a additional 5+ bhp, providing a quicker and more exciting response. The MC option is much prized by Jaguar enthusiast drivers. Hagerty high value price guide $227, 930.00 Bonhams Quail Lodge auction results 14 August 2015 $209.000.00 before fees. The Reserve is set much below Hagerty and Bonhams value guide.

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