1956 Jaguar XK

140 FHC MC Coupe

DOHC Straigt 6 w/ C-Type head

Manual 4 speed

S815222

Clear

Gasoline

YEAR & MODEL 1956 XK140 FHC MC CURRENT MILEAGE: 61000 (actual) COLOR (EXT/INT): Silver/Gray with Red interior TRANSMISSION: 4 speed manual / No overdrive LOCATION OF VEHICLE (CITY/STATE): Carmel, IN NUMBER OF OWNERS: ___4_ My father was the 3rd and purchased the car in 1970. I know the names of the second owner along with the original owner. CLEAN TITLE? __yes__ HISTORY OF ACCIDENTS? (IF YES, DETAILS) __None__ HISTORY OF PAINT/BODYWORK? (IF YES, DETAILS) _yes___ Car was originally Black over Red. My father painted the car this silver gray color which is actually a Corvette color, but looks fantastic. CURRENT CONDITION OF WEARABLES INCL. TIRES, BRAKES, BELTS, HOSES, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND FLUIDS This is a very good driving, good looking car. The tires are old and should be replaced at some point. Some of the things that have been done “recently” in the last 10 years or so. 1. Carburetors rebuilt by Jim Taylor 2. Petronix ignition installed with new plug wires. 3. All brake cylinders and master cylinder brass sleeved by White Post Restorations. 4. All new brake lines and recent fluid flush. My father and I worked on this car together when I was a boy, which was around 1984. This is when it received its paint job. He had purchased it in 1970 and had stripped and painted it then. It did have some rust, but very little. No metal work has ever been done and there is some filler in it. However, there are no cracks and from the pictures you can see that it has held up very well for the last 35 to 40 years. I wouldn’t think it’s a bondo buggy, but it had some rust in the typical areas. It’s a very solid fairly original car. All of the numbers match, the wood has never been re-veneered, the headliner, and almost all of the chrome are original. I also have the original dealer installed am radio and set of 16” 54 spoke wheels that go with it. In addition to the original steering wheel, headlight bezels reverse light, front bumper, driving lights, and front number plate bracket. Additionally, I have a never installed stainless steel exhaust and all of the parts to completely rebuild the front end. THINGS THAT ARE NOT ORIGINAL___ The car was converted to a 12v system and negative ground. It has an old radio and speaker that work. However, the original dealer installed radio accompanies the car. The exhaust has glass pack mufflers. I think it sounds great so I never installed the new stainless steel exhaust that accompanies the car. The heater was disconnected and a large heater core was plumbed behind the driver’s side wheel in the fender well. This was done to assist with cooling. The interior was redone in the 70’s in vinyl. The person that did the work for my father did everything in the same pattern as the originals. However, my father wanted something that wouldn’t crack over time. The seats look great, but the carpets are showing their age and there is a hole behind the gearshift lever. The wheels are C-Type 60 spoke wheels. They are original Jaguar wheels, but the outer spokes have been replaced with stainless steel spokes I got from Dayton.Has a Mona-Lita steering wheel installed. The original has multiple cracks but comes with the car.The head lights are replica flat glass xk120 lights. KNOWN ISSUES__________ The flex pipe on the exhaust leaks and has a not so great patch on it.One of the exhaust hangers is broken. One of the knock-offs has an ear where the chrome got messed up when removing it. The windshield chrome has two small pieces of aluminum tape where the chrome was messed up.The carpet has a hole behind the gear lever.It's slow to crank over but has straight 40 weight racing oil.Leaks some oil on the ground.Has a few stone chips and the front passenger side fender got a small dent from trying to move the car on wheel dollies.The rear black license plate holder paint is cracking.Tires have some dry rot and should be replaced. I have tried to provide as many pictures as possible as I have absolutely nothing to hide. Please review them carefully. If you are looking for a very nice cared for driver, this is the car for you. It has been cared for like a family member since 1970. If you want a trailer queen show car this car would require a total restoration. I would like to find a good home for this old Jag that I never thought I would sell. Inspections are welcomed and advised. I will try to answer any questions as promptly as possible.The car is listed for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early. Thanks for looking, Chris Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE