1955 - Jaguar XK 140 OTS Chassis no. 811219 DN French registration title French registration title "One of the finest Roadsters of this generation, exemplarily restored here! "One of the finest Roadsters of this generation, exemplarily restored here! - Launched for the 1955 model year, the Jaguar XK 140 was broadly identical to its predecessor, the sensational XK 120, the main mechanical changes being limited to the repositioning of the engine 7.5 cm further forward and the adoption of rack-and-pinion steering. Suspension and brakes remained broadly the same as before, with stronger torsion bars at the front and telescopic dampers replacing lever dampers at the rear. - On the outside, the newcomer was distinguished by a modified grille, rear lights incorporating indicators and large bumpers. The engine was still a 3.4-litre twin-cam 6-cylinder, which now delivered 190 bhp as standard. A tighter-ratio gearbox made better use of the extra power and, for the first time, an overdrive was offered as an option. - Our example joined Mr P.'s collection in June 2022. At that time, the car was black with a burgundy interior, and had not been driven for a long time! Our first-time collector therefore undertook a complete restoration to his exacting standards. Nothing was left to chance: full paintwork, new upholstery and soft top, as well as a complete restoration of the chassis, running gear, gearbox and engine! - After this work, there are no surprises behind the wheel: the engine sounds perfect, the gearbox is firm and makes no unusual noises, and the running gear is perfectly adjusted. - Carrying out a complete restoration on a car like this represents colossal costs! Our example is truly ready to take to the road, and will delight the most demanding collectors! - Launched for the 1955 model year, the Jaguar XK 140 was largely identical to its predecessor, the sensational XK 120, the main mechanical changes being limited to repositioning the engine 7.5 cm further forward and adopting rack-and-pinion steering. Suspension and brakes remained broadly the same as before, with stronger torsion bars at the front and telescopic shock absorbers in place of lever dampers at the rear. - Externally, the newcomer was distinguished by its modified grille, integrated turn signal taillights and imposing bumpers. The engine was still a 3.4-liter twin-cam 6-cylinder, now delivering 190 hp as standard. A tighter-ratio gearbox made better use of the extra power, and an overdrive was offered as an option for the first time. - Our example joined Mister P's collection in June 2022. At that time, the car is black with a burgundy interior, and hasn't been driven for a long time! Our early collector undertook a complete restoration to his exacting standards. Nothing was left to chance: full paintwork, new upholstery and soft top, as well as a complete restoration of the chassis, running gear, gearbox and engine! - After all this work, there are no surprises behind the wheel: the engine sounds perfect, the gearbox is firm and makes no special noises, and the running gear is perfectly adjusted. - Carrying out a complete restoration on a car like this represents a colossal expense! Our example is truly ready to hit the road, and will delight the most demanding collectors! Est. 70 000 - 90 000 €