2026-08-20 20:17:05 | pauls writes:

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1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe

Seller: Vic

Location: Portland, Oregon 97220

Chassis: S817586DN

5,500 Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Laycock de Normanville Overdrive

Red Paint

Black Leather Upholstery

Beige Soft Top

16" Painted Wire Wheels

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #260147

This 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and is finished in red over black leather. Equipment includes a removable beige soft top, 16″ wire wheels, fog lights, and adjustable seats. This XK140 was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered in Portland, Oregon with the owner’s manual and a Washington title listing it as a 1956 model year.

The car is finished in red and was repainted some time ago. Features include a removable beige soft top, a split windshield, front vent windows, fog lights, bright trim, and full-width chrome bumpers with overriders. The seller notes that the bumpers are pitted and faded, and paint cracks, touched-up chips, and other blemishes are visible.

The 16″ wire wheels are mounted with Pirelli Cinturato CN75 tires. A spare is stored under the trunk floor, and braking is handled by drums at each corner.

The adjustable seats are trimmed in black leather, and interior appointments include a cabin heater, a defroster, wind-up side windows, and door storage pockets. The wood trim is worn.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation consisting of a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer, a 140-mph speedometer, and an ammeter alongside gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 5,500 miles, and true mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors and a C-type cylinder head.

Engine serial number “G4119-8S” has a corresponding number is stamped on the cylinder head as well as the chassis plate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. There is rust on the exhaust system.