Beschreibung:

1956 Jaguar XK140 SE Coupé
Registration no. 914 XVY
Chassis no. S 804693 DN
Engine no. G7552-8S• One of only 843 right-hand drive XK140 coupés
• Matching engine and chassis numbers
• Exported to South Africa in the 1980s
• Restoration competed in 2011/2012
• All-synchromesh overdrive gearbox, front disc brakes, Kenlowe electric fan
"For 1955, Jaguar present a range of models incorporating not only added refinements, but mechanical advances directly derived from their many outstanding successes in international competitive events. All the wealth of experience gained on the race-tracks of the world and in record-breaking speed and endurance tests is built into every Jaguar to provide for discriminating motorists the highest degree of efficient performance allied to comfort and safety." - Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Launched in 1954, the Jaguar XK140 was broadly similar to, though more refined than, its sensational XK120 predecessor, major engineering changes being confined to the repositioning of the engine 3" further forward and the adoption of rack-and-pinion steering as used on the racing C-Type. The suspension and brakes remained much as before, though with stiffer torsion bars at the front and telescopic shock absorbers replacing the previous lever type at the rear., the XK140 was built in three model types: roadster, coupé and drophead coupé, the latter two offering usefully increased cabin space and occasional rear seats. Outwardly the newcomer was distinguishable by its revised radiator grille, rear lights incorporating flashing indicators, and larger bumpers - the latter adopted to withstand the cut and thrust of urban parking.
The power unit remained Jaguar's well-tried, 3.4-litre, twin-cam six, which now produced 190bhp in standard trim thanks to higher-lift camshafts and revised porting. To ensure reliability, steel bearing caps replaced the previous cast-iron type. A close-ratio gearbox enabled better use to be made of the increased performance while Laycock-de Normanville overdrive became an option for the first time.
Special Equipment (SE) XK140s came with wire wheels and Lucas fog lamps, and could be ordered with an engine developing 210bhp courtesy of the 'C'-type cylinder head. XK140 performance was well up to the standards set by its exemplary predecessor, contemporary magazine road-tests regularly recording top speed figures in excess of 120mph.
One of only 843 XK140 coupés made in right-hand drive configuration, this desirable matching-numbers SE model was exported from the UK to South Africa in the 1980s. The accompanying JDHT Certificate shows that this car was delivered new through Henlys of Manchester, and first owned by a Dr Victor Bewatar. It's original colour was Pearl Grey with red interior. The XK's restoration was completed in 2011/2012 and included upgrading with a later, all-synchromesh overdrive gearbox, front disc brakes and a Kenlowe type electric fan to make the car better suited to the demands of modern-day motoring. Finished in Old English White with dark red leather interior, the car comes with a V5C certificate.