Description
Beautiful, full matching numbers, Jaguar XK140 SE (Special Equipment) Drophead Coupe with overdrive and C-type cylinder head, twin SU carbs and twin exhausts - uprating performance from standard 190HP to 210HP. British racing green with black interior. Brand new MOT. Left hand drive.
Great car to drive. Engine excellent and sounds very good. Overdrive (like 5th gear) works perfectly and is a big driving advantage.
£36, 000 spent 2 years ago (full list of work done is available). Good straight body with good door gaps, excellent chrome, new hood, engine and overdrive both rebuilt.
Very usable, original car.
Provenance: built in Coventry UK, purchased new in 1956 by Eric Stroh (founder of American Stroh Beer company), temporarily driven in UK (it now has its original UK registration) then taken to USA. Believed only 4 owners in 62 years. Returned to UK 5 yrs ago.