Is There Anything Special That Makes The 1955 Jaguar Xk-140 140Mc Sports Roadster A Great Legend?


The Jaguar XK-140 series was in production from 1954 to 1957. It was a continuation of the Jaguar 120 series, which had been introduced in 1949. The motor was Jaguar’s venerable 3.4-liter, twin overhead cam motor that developed 210 horsepower.

The XK-140MC was fitted with the C-Type cylinder head, two-inch sand cast H8 carburetors, heavier front torsion bars and twin exhaust pipes. This model was known in the UK as an XK-140 SE.

The XK140 was available in three body styles: an open seat roadster, drophead coupe and fixed head coupe. The XK140 roadster had removable canvas and plastic side curtains and either a long or short tonneau cover to keep the cockpit dry when the top is down.

1955 Jaguar XK-140

1955 Jaguar XK-140 photo

1955 Jaguar XK-140 photo

The Jaguar XK-140 series was in production from 1954 to 1957. It was a continuation of the Jaguar 120 series, which had been introduced in 1949. The motor was Jaguar’s venerable 3.4-liter, twin overhead cam motor that developed 210 horsepower.

The XK-140MC was fitted with the C-Type cylinder head, two-inch sand cast H8 carburetors, heavier front torsion bars and twin exhaust pipes. This model was known in the UK as an XK-140 SE.

The XK140 was available in three body styles: an open seat roadster, drophead coupe and fixed head coupe. The XK140 roadster had removable canvas and plastic side curtains and either a long or short tonneau cover to keep the cockpit dry when the top is down.

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