BDC005 — AVAILABLE
1956 Jaguar XK 140 FHC
3.4 inline-six · Fixed Head Coupé
01 — Main vehicle details
- Stock no.
- BDC005
- VIN
- Not supplied
- Year
- 1956
- Mileage
- 142.200 km
- Engine type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 3.4 L inline-six
- Power
- 209 hp
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Body style
- Fixed Head Coupé
- Exterior colour
- Rich red
- Interior
- Beige leather
- Location
- Adelsdorf, Germany
02 — The story
The story
Exterior color / paint / body series
Visually, this Jaguar XK 140 presents itself in a rich red : The seller mentions that the body has been completely repainted at some point and is in good condition . All chrome parts on the exterior still shine as they should , and no major modifications deviating from the original condition can be found . The seller confirms that the car has never been in an accident . A chrome luggage rack is mounted on the rear decklid of this XK . For more details, please see the additional photos and videos .
Exterior: Rims / Brakes / Chassis
Original Jaguar chrome spoke wheels are fitted with new Michelin tires . The seller attests that the brakes are in 70-90% of their original condition . According to the current owner , there are no discernible issues with the chassis – the front axle was recently overhauled .
Interior
The interior of the Jaguar features beige leather seats, door panels , and floor mats , while the classic dashboard is finished in dark wood. In addition to a Moto-Lita 3-spoke wooden steering wheel , parts of the door trim are also finished in wood . A hole is visible in the headliner ; otherwise, the interior is in a well-maintained and well - preserved condition . To gain a detailed overview of the interior layout and features of this Jaguar , we recommend viewing the extensive image gallery .
Running power
The odometer of this XK 140 displays five digits . The seller mentions a total mileage of 142,200 km and a partially verifiable service history . All instruments function perfectly .
Motor
The 3.4-liter inline six- cylinder engine in this Jaguar XK 140 delivers 209 hp – the power of the six cylinders is transmitted to the rear axle via a 4-speed manual transmission . The last service was performed in 2022. According to the current owner , recent work included replacing the battery and wiring harness , overhauling the steering and carburetor , and rebuilding the engine.
Under the floor
The underbody is in very good condition, considering the vehicle's age of seven decades . The seller states that welding work has already been carried out . Only approximately 2,800 units of the XK 140 FHC (Fixed Head Coupé) were ever produced . It's not just the silhouette of this 1950s XK that impresses – the large -displacement inline six - cylinder engine and the sporty yet comfortable handling of the Jaguar are also captivating . Over the years , several parts of this XK 140 have been overhauled and renewed , so that it will now bring much joy to its future owner in its beautiful color combination
03 — The galleries
139 photos
04 — Get in touch