Highlights

Serviced by Jaguar specialist Winspeed of Guildford during current ownership
Used for a two-week tour of Ireland in 2022
History file accompanies the car
Apt '140' registration
Previously campaigned in historic rallies around Europe

The Appeal

It's impossible to overstate the impact that Jaguar's post-war XK range had on the global car industry. In the context of their time, these were supercars - amongst the fastest and best-handling vehicles money could buy in an age when most people didn't even own a car, let alone one that could travel well in excess of one hundred miles per hour.

The Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé offered a degree of refinement and weather protection over the open-top OTS. The DHC combined the XK140's celebrated straight-six performance with genuine grand touring ability, a combination that has made it one of the most sought-after variants in the XK lineage.

This 1956 example was acquired by its current owner in November 2019 from Winspeed of Guildford, a well-regarded Jaguar specialist. With the vendor's other XK140, an OTS, taking priority, this Drophead Coupé is now offered for its next custodian to enjoy.

History and Paperwork

Right-hand drive example
DVLA data states first UK registered March 1984
Purchased by the current owner in November 2019 from Winspeed, Guildford
Serviced at Winspeed, Guildford, throughout current ownership
Last major outing was a two-week tour of Ireland in April/May 2022
Limited usage since 2022 due to the owner's wife's medical issues
The odometer shows 99,688 miles; (indicated, unwarranted), the car reportedly stood at 46,340 in 1995
History file present, though the vendor notes record-keeping has been less diligent since acquisition
Some paperwork from a previous sale notes that the chassis was replaced with that from an FHC XK140 in the past due to extra strengthening forward of the rear spring attachment
MOT and road tax exempt as an 'Historic' vehicle

The Condition

Very presentable example with a gentle patina of age
The paintwork looks particularly smart overall, with some light wear which can be studied in the photographs
Folding hood reportedly in good order and operating well
Interior previously retrimmed to a good standard and holding up nicely
exceedingly good wooden dashboard
The chassis and underside can be examined in the photographs
Smart brightwork all-round, including chromed alloy wheels

The Mechanics

3.4-litre XK straight-six engine
Four-speed manual transmission
The vendor rates the mechanicals as good overall
Brakes are binding due to insufficient usage and will require attention
Various mechanical upgrades made in the past to suit various rallies the car has participated in: e.g. 6-leaf rear springs added for Morroco, alternator for Andora, and Kenlowe fan for Poland (see gallery below for more details)
Well-presented engine compartment

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