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1957 JAGUAR XK140 MC ROADSTER Chassis No. S81307 Engine No. G9762-8S Dark blue with red leather interior Engine: six-cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, 3,442cc, 210bhp at 5,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual synchromesh with overdrive; Suspension: independent front with rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: Lockheed four wheel drum. Left hand drive. It was at the first post-war Motor Show held in England on October 27th, 1948 that Sir William Lyons introduced the revolutionary new Jaguar XK120. The Jaguar show car, finished in a striking, yet uncharacteristic bronze color, was met enthusiastically by the awed attendees. In the years following its introduction, the Jaguar XK120 remained a popular and successful icon in the automobile world and by October of 1954, its successor, the XK140, was introduced to an anxious and now devout following of Jaguar enthusiasts. The six year life span of the fabulous XK120 model allowed Jaguar to determine areas for refinement and institute them in the new XK140: more passenger space, standard wire wheels and more power. The classic lines of the XK120 were retained, but were protected by sturdier bumpers and a tougher grill. A chrome strip ran down the length of the hood, and another on the rear trunk lid drew attention to the medallion in the middle proclaiming the Le Mans wins of the marque. The rear bumper wrapped around the fenders and sported over riders. Inside, the front seat and dashboard remained the same, but the engine block was moved forward on the chassis to create more leg room and space behind the front seat, and to achieve better straight line stability. In addition, the adoption of the Alford and Alder rack-and-pinion steering led to a much more direct response to the wheel. The Special Equipment models, designated 'MC' like the car represented here, came fitted with wire wheels and Lucas FT576 foglamps mounted above the front bumper. The C-Type head, developed for the C-Type Le Mans race car, raised the bhp to 210 at 5,750rpm and utilized a dual exhaust system that used two separate silencers with pipes running through holes in the chassis cross members and emerging below the rear over rider. This matching numbers XK140 Roadster was purchased by the current owner in 1973. After many years of thorough enjoyment, the owner decided to commit to a frame off restoration of the Jaguar. Begun in early 1986, the body-off nut and bolt restoration took over five years to complete and left no part unexamined in the effort to restore the car to original specifications. Mechanically, the car is reported as being in excellent condition. During the restoration the crank was turned and balanced, while the bearings, pistons, rings, chains, sprockets, clutch and stainless exhaust were all replaced. The gearbox, C-Type head and original horns were all rebuilt. The interior was fully redone with an attractive G.W. Bartlett red leather interior and the canvas roadster top was also replaced. Overall, this Jaguar MC appears to have been very well restored with a great attention to detail and original specifications. The vendor has reported that the engine bay and all brightwork are in excellent condition and are polished regularly. As a testament to the five year restoration, this Jaguar was entered in the 1991 Antique Automobile Club of America competition in Hershey, PA where it was awarded a Senior National First Prize. The owner also reports that the car has been driven only sparingly since 1991 and has always been kept in a heated garage. This Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster has been lovingly maintained and cared for by its owner for over 25 years. WITHOUT RESERVE