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Jaguar XK140 SE Fixed Head Coupe

1954 · Metallic Grey

£74,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1954
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-cam straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Metallic Grey
Doors: 2
Generation: XK140 (1954–1957)

About this car

This is a left-hand-drive Jaguar XK140 SE fixed head coupe, a car that pairs the XK's 3.4-litre twin-cam six with the more powerful C-type cylinder head. The dealer describes it as a matching-numbers car, with engine code G3282-8S, and it is registered in Belgium with EEC taxes paid.

It has been upgraded for modern roads with front disc brakes and EZ power steering. The fuel system has been redesigned with an aluminium tank, new twin SU carburettors and an electric SU pump. The engine was overhauled, and a new water pump and a Kenlowe fan have been added to help cooling.

The car came to the Netherlands in 2021, where it was restored without any welding because the body was sound. It was repainted in mid metallic grey on red wire wheels. The interior was retrimmed in red leather, with a new headlining and carpets, restored walnut and recalibrated Smiths gauges. No mileage is given.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Jaguar factory figures for the 3.4 XK engine: 190 bhp gross (SAE) as standard; 210 bhp only with the optional C-type head. Weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because the official factory figures can't be confirmed. The XK140 was launched in October 1954 as a 1955 model.).

Power: 190 bhp
Engine: 3,442 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated