1957 Jaguar XK 140 DHC

1957 Jaguar XK140 MC DHC

Chassis number: S818981

Registration Number: GD-81-74 Portugal

A rare Jaguar XK140 Drophead coupe with the optional C type head. This car was restored some years ago & has for many years resided in a prominent portugease collection whilst being driven 20kms each month & maintained by the collections mechanic. The S designation in the chassis number stands for an SE (Special Equipment) model.

It is a rust free example having liver in sunny climes since its restoration The burgundy paint is older but still presents well. To the interior are brown carpets along with matching brown seats. The convertible roof is an off white canvas in good order & folds easily down after releasing three catches. The cabin has the traditional burr walnut dash-board in excellent original condition.

The car sits on knock off painted wire wheels all round & has white wall tyres. The car is in very fine mechanical order starting readily & driving beautifully. It is a matching numbers car first supplied new in the USA. It comes EEC taxes paid with portugese papers. Viewings are in Lisbon by appointment.