Description
Rarity of the specimen: • Sport roadster with an elegant design • High-level restoration carried out in 2014 (approximately €75, 000) • Complete file including numerous invoices and an expert report • Overall excellent condition Our Jaguar XK140 OTS, registered on 1 January 1955, is an elegant British roadster driven by the brand’s sporting DNA. This specimen, registered in France and in the hands of the same owner since 2007, now presents in excellent overall condition, a reflection of meticulous maintenance and thorough restoration. The car wears a black exterior colour, paired with a red leather interior, a combination particularly elegant and in keeping with the model’s spirit. The coachwork is in good condition, with paintwork previously refinished externally, and the cabin stands out for its neat presentation, well-preserved leather and perfectly functional instrument panel. Mechanically, this XK140 benefits from a complete restoration carried out in 2014 by Atelier ALS in Merville, representing a budget of around €75, 000, with a file of invoices, expert report, and photo album to support. The engine has been completely rebuilt and displacement increased to 3, 800 cm³ (from the original 3, 400 cm³), now developing 230 horsepower, offering markedly improved performance while retaining great usability. This specimen has also received several relevant technical evolutions aimed at enhancing safety and driving comfort: • Power steering • 5-speed manual gearbox (instead of 4) • 4 brakes on discs in excellent condition • Revised running gear (tie rods, bushes and bearings replaced) • Fully refurbished electrical system Consumables are in good condition, with tyres showing 70% wear at the front and 50% at the rear. No maintenance costs are anticipated to date. Servicing has been entrusted to a specialist in classic vehicles, and the history is particularly complete, including invoices since 2014, expert report, technical review, restoration file and photo album. Finally, this XK140 OTS is equipped with several appreciated features, such as the tonneau cover and the Véronique on the rear bonnet, enhancing its authentic character and elegance. A collector roadster, ready to hit the road, combining timeless aesthetics, mechanical reliability and driving pleasure, ideal for a discerning enthusiast seeking a model emblematic of the Jaguar brand. Its retro “Fit” gives this car a unique personality, making it the ideal vehicle for gentlemen drivers keen to enter concentration rallies. Historical overview of the model: Introduced in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 succeeds the XK120 by offering a technical and ergonomic evolution, without breaking the iconic lines drawn by William Lyons. While the overall aesthetics remain very close to that of its predecessor, the XK140 is distinguished by subtle bodywork adjustments, notably a slightly redesigned front end and a widened engine compartment, allowing improved mechanical accessibility and cooling. Under the bonnet, the XK140 retains the 3. 4-litre inline-six XK engine, but benefits from various optimisations. In its most capable versions, notably with the C-Type cylinder head, power rises significantly, confirming the model’s sporting vocation. The manual gearbox is now better integrated into everyday road use, and the cabin gains in comfort with an improved driving position and newer equipment for the era. Offered in several body styles — OTS (Open Two Seater), DHC (Drophead Coupé) and FHC (Fixed Head Coupé) — the XK140 broadens Jaguar’s clientele by combining performance, refinement and greater usability. It perfectly embodies the brand’s philosophy in the mid-1950s: to offer cars able to rival Italian sports cars while retaining typically British elegance. Today, the Jaguar XK140 is recognised as a milestone in Jaguar’s history, marking the transition between the radical XK120 and the technical maturity of the XK150. In the OTS version, it remains one of the most sought-after variations, both for its pure lines and for its mechanical authenticity and its historical significance in the lineage of the great Jaguar sport cars. More information: Europe’s first car concierge service, Carsup assists its clients in buying, concierge and sale of their vehicles, whether classic cars or modern supercars. Ambitious for excellence, our passionate specialists take pride in selecting models with a clear and rigorously documented history.
