1954 JAGUAR XK 140 SE FHC Chassis no. A814590DN Collector's... Lot 88

1954 JAGUAR XK 140 SE FHC Chassis no. A814590DN Collector's registration - Rare SE version - A legendary car - One of the most beautiful XK coupes In 1954 Sir William Lyons made aesthetic and technical modifications to the revolutionary Jaguar XK 120. Aesthetically, the XK 140 differed from its predecessor in the bumper and grille. Technically, the changes are more extensive. Suspensions have been modernized, and the steering is now rack-and-pinion. The XK 3.4-litre 6-cylinder engine is retained, but moved forward into the engine compartment to increase cabin space. The positioning of the two batteries in the front fenders makes it possible to install a small rear booster seat, absent on the XK 120. All these modernizations give the XK 140 a more Grand Touring feel than the sportier, more Spartan XK 120. Our example is a rare SE version bodied as a coupé. It is presented in the sublime shade of British Racing Green, accompanied by beige leather. Restored in the 90s from the chassis upwards, as evidenced by an extensive photo file, the bodywork and interior are in generally good condition, testifying to the quality of the work carried out. 1954 JAGUAR XK 140 SE FHC Chassis no. A814590DN Collector's registration - Rare SE version - A legendary car - One of the most beautiful XK coupes In 1954 Sir William Lyons made aesthetic and technical changes to the revolutionary Jaguar XK 120. The XK 140 differed aesthetically from its predecessor, with new bumpers and a new radiator grille. Technically, the changes are more significant. The suspension has been modernised and the steering is now rack-and-pinion. The XK's 3.4-litre, 6-cylinder engine has been retained, but moved forward into the engine compartment to increase cabin space. The positioning of the two batteries in the front wings makes it possible to install a small rear booster seat, absent from the XK 120. Taken together, these upgrades give the XK 140 a more Grand Touring feel than the sportier, more spartan XK 120. Our example is a rare SE version with coupé bodywork. It is presented in the sublime British Racing Green colour, accompanied by beige leather. Restored in the 1990s from the chassis upwards, as evidenced by an extensive photo file, the bodywork and interior are in generally good condition, testifying to the quality of the work carried out.