1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe (Astoria, NY)

1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe

Incredibly Original 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe with Rare and Desirable Performance C-Type Head Matching Numbers and California Ownership Since 1965 This matching numbers 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe is might be the most original example you will ever come across and is the ideal candidate for straightforward restoration. Dark green with green interior. Just out of long-term ownership and storage this barn-find is a non-running project that s been under single family ownership in California since 1965. 3.4-liter twin-cam inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Equipment consists of a tan soft top twin SU carburetors fender-mounted mirrors and 16 knock-off wire wheels. The car will require a mechanical overhaul before it can be started and driven. Offered with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. This desirable and rare Jaguar has a straight body with nice panel gaps and good door fit. An honest car that s full of integrity. Its special C-Type performance head makes it well worth the effort to restore. These cars are nearly impossible to find and this particular example comes complete and extremely original. A wonderful opportunity to own and restore an MC performance model XK140 DHC with C-Type cylinder head. Special Performance MC Model XK140 Drophead Coupe Matching Numbers Survivor Same California Ownership Since 1965 Excellent Original Car to Restore Price 67 500