This lovely example of the 1955 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster spent most of its life in the Grand Canyon State of Arizona and is now for sale with H&H Classics on November 25th in a Live Auction Online, for an estimate of £100,000 to £120,000.

The Jaguar XK140 was among the fastest cars of its generation, reputedly capable of over 130mph, it focused public consciousness on Jaguar's continued success at Le Mans with the Coventry marque winning the endurance classic in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957. For many the most desirable variant, the Roadster accounted for some 3,356 sales during its three-year production cycle.

The car was supplied new to Roger P Ahrenberg of Maricopa County, Arizona and was resident in the Grand Canyon State for most of its life. It has been treated to an extensive, body off restoration 10,000 miles ago and is still highly presentable.

It comes fitted with the rare and highly desirable option of electric overdrive from new (together with the associated JLE four-speed manual gearbox. It is a Special Equipment Model with a high performance C-Type cylinder head.

The car successfully completed the Copperstate 1000 and Californian Mille before being imported to the UK in 2014 and is one of 3,282 LHD examples made and full weather equipment (hood, tonneau cover and side screens).

Improved during the current ownership thanks to a steering rack overhaul, new adjustable shock absorbers all round and the fitment of front disc brakes (the original drums have been retained should a new keeper wish It is extravagantly specified with a high-performance C-Type cylinder head, electric overdrive for its four-speed manual gearbox and the Special Equipment package, chassis S811714DN was completed on Sept. 27, 1955.

This press release was submitted by H&H Classics, an auction house specializing in collectors automobiles and motorcycles. The firm is based in Warrington, Cheshire, England. Learn more at www.handh.co.uk.