Description
This car was built in England in the late fifties/early sixties as an aluminum bodied "Special". Built for Sprints and Hillclimbs from a 1955 Jaguar XK 140SE Drop Head Coupe utilising original chassis, original engine with "C Type" head, close ratio gearbox with overdrive, limited slip differential, 2" H8 carbs etc. Ran Brighton Speed Trials, Prescott Hillclimb etc. UK registered until 1997 it is in very good condition and is a unique and eye catching road or race car that never fails to draw a crowd. It is currently road registered and would be eligible for historic events everywhere.
History
Ran Brighton Speed Trials, Weston-Super-Mare Sprints and Prescott Hillclimb mid 1960's and early 70's.
Recent Competition History
Unknown
Performance Data
Class: Sports/racing
Weight: 2000 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Jaguar
Manufacturer: Jaguar
Type: 6 cyl. twin overhead cam
Displacement: 3442 cc
Horsepower: 210 bhp
Heads: C Type
Engine runs well and holds good oil pressure
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Fuel Pump: SU fuel pumps (2)
Fuel Type: gasoline
Electrical System
Battery: New battery 2004 (12v)
Transmission
Manfacturer: Moss
Gears: 4 speed + overdrive
Rear End
Manufacturer: Jaguar
Differential: limited slip
Axles: Salisbury (rear)
Body
Construction: Aluminum
Color: British racing green
Condition: very good
Chassis
Type: ladder
Builder: Jaguar
Material: steel
Finish: painted
Condition: good
Front Suspension: independent ,coil springs, double wishbones, anti-roll bar, good cond.
Rear Suspension: live axle,semi elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, good cond.
