Description
Uniqueness of the specimen: • Sport roadster with elegant design • High-level restoration carried out in 2014 (around €75, 000) • Full dossier including numerous invoices and an expert’s report • Overall excellent condition Our Jaguar XK140 OTS, first registered on 1 January 1955, is an elegant British roadster driven by the brand’s inherent sporting DNA. This example, registered in France and in the same owner’s hands since 2007, presents today in an excellent overall condition, a testament to meticulous upkeep and an in-depth restoration. The car wears a black exterior with a red leather interior, a combination that is particularly elegant and in keeping with the model’s spirit. The coachwork is in good order, with a paint finish that has undergone an exterior respray, and the interior stands out for its neat presentation, well-preserved leather and perfectly functioning instrumentation. On the mechanical front, this XK140 benefits from a full restoration completed in 2014 by Atelier ALS in Merville, with a budget of around €75, 000, supported by an invoice dossier, expert report and photo album. The engine has been completely rebuilt and the displacement increased to 3, 800 cm³ (from the original 3, 400 cm³), now developing 230 horsepower, offering noticeably improved performance while retaining great flexibility in use. This specimen has also received several relevant technical updates aimed at improving safety and driving comfort: • Power steering • 5-speed manual transmission (instead of 4) • 4 brakes on discs in excellent condition • Chassis components revised (tie rod ends, mountings and bearings replaced) • Entire electrical system reconditioned Consumables are in good order, with tyres showing 70% wear on the front and 50% on the rear. No costs are anticipated at present. Maintenance has been entrusted to a specialist in classic vehicles, and the history is particularly complete, including invoices since 2014, expert report, technical review, restoration dossier and photo album. Finally, this XK140 OTS is fitted with several appreciated items, such as the tonneau cover and the Véronique on the rear bonnet, enhancing its authentic character and elegance. A culmination roadster for collectors, ready to hit the road, combining timeless styling, mechanical reliability and driving pleasure, ideal for a discerning enthusiast seeking an iconic Jaguar model. Its retro “Fit” gives this car a unique personality, making it the ideal vehicle for gentlemen drivers looking to take part in rally concentration events. Historical overview of the model: Introduced in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 succeeds the XK120, delivering both technical and ergonomic evolution without breaking with the iconic lines drawn by William Lyons. While the overall aesthetics remain very close to its predecessor, the XK140 is distinguished by subtle coachwork adjustments, notably a slightly redesigned front end and an enlarged engine bay, improving 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, particularly with the “C-Type” cylinder head, power increases substantially, confirming the model’s sporting vocation. The manual gearbox is now better integrated into road use, and the interior gains in comfort with an improved driving position and more modern equipment for the era. Offered in several bodies — OTS (Open Two Seater), DHC (Drophead Coupé) and FHC (Fixed Head Coupé) — the XK140 broadens Jaguar’s appeal by combining performance, refinement and greater practicality. It perfectly embodies the marque’s philosophy in the mid-1950s: delivering cars capable of competing with Italian sports cars while retaining typically British elegance. Today, the Jaguar XK140 is recognised as a watershed model in Jaguar’s history, marking the transition from the radical XK120 to the technical maturity of the XK150. In the OTS version, it remains one of the most sought-after variants, for its pure lines, mechanical authenticity and historical importance in the lineage of Jaguar’s big sports cars. More information: Europe’s first car concierge service, Carsup accompanies its clients in buying, concierge services and selling their vehicles, whether classic cars or modern supercars. Aspiring to excellence, our passionate specialists take pride in selecting models with a clear and rigorous history...
