This 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC is a left-hand-drive drophead Coupe and subsequently refurbished through 2015 by Paul’s Jaguar.
Work involved removing the body from the frame and refinishing it in Arbor Green, while the 3.4-liter inline-six and three-speed automatic transmission were rebuilt.
The suspension, brake, fuel, and electric systems were also overhauled, and the interior has been re-trimmed in beige upholstery.
Additional appointments include a beige soft top, dual SU carburetors, a Bell stainless steel dual exhaust system, 16″ Dayton wire wheels, Boge shocks, and a burl wood dashboard.
The Drophead Coupe features an integrated windshield frame, roll-up side windows, and exterior door handles.
This example received rust repairs and a replacement driver’s door prior to a repaint in Arbor Green as part of the aforementioned body-off refurbishment.
Various bright trim pieces were re-plated, and the badging, taillight assemblies, and split-windshield glass were replaced.
Further exterior details include driving lights, fender-mounted mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets.
A custom-fabricated beige soft top has been installed and is accompanied by a color-coordinated top boot.
Replacement chrome-finished 16” Dayton 72-spoke wire wheels are secured via two-eared knock-off spinners and wrapped in 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, while a matching spare is stored in the trunk compartment.
The steering box was rebuilt during the refurbishment, at which time the suspension was refreshed and replacement Boge shocks were installed.
Custom-fabricated alignment plates were fitted up front, and the four-wheel drum brake system was overhauled with relined brake shoes and replacement drums, wheel cylinders, hoses, and rear wheel bearings.
The reupholstered interior features low-back bucket seats trimmed in biscuit leather accompanied by color-coordinated Wilton wool carpets.
Refreshed burl wood trim adorns the dashboard and door panels, while a rearview mirror is affixed to a custom-fabricated wood dash topper.
The locking glove box has been replaced, and additional appointments include a heater, lap belts, and a rear storage compartment.
A replacement four-spoke steering wheel features a Jaguar horn button and fronts refurbished Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 55k miles, and total mileage is unknown.
