2006-04-28 10:34:40 | pauls writes:

Car was at Kruse auction 10/04
www.carcollector.com/MarketJournal/KruseAuburnFall04MJ.pdf
Sold at $89k + commission

Description:
This car was owned by actor Michael Douglas who is married to Catherine Zeta Jones!!! Restoration was completed December 2003. It has a 6 cylinder engine, high compression "C" head, 4 speed overdrive , tan canvas top with matching side curtains. It is a three time JCNA 1st place trophy winning car, and has been judged 99 plus points!!!!

* ENGINE - 6 cyl
* EXT COLOR - Midnight Blue
* INT COLOR - Red

2011-05-16 11:28:11 | pauls writes:

Complete concours-level restoration completed in late 2003. It is painted in Indigo Blue with a red leather interior. It has been judged 99-plus points, winning no fewer than three awards under JCNA scrutiny. It was equipped from the factory with optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive and today it is equipped with the 'MC' Package that includes a C-Type cylinder head, dual exhaust, fog lamps and wire wheels, among other features.

2014-07-30 15:24:00 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '09
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:
Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
1 August 2009
Lot 260
1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
To be auctioned on Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sold for $82,500
Chassis no. 810504DN

The 1956 Jaguar XK 140MC Roadster offered here continues to benefit from a complete concours-level restoration that was completed in late 2003. It continues to present beautifully with an Indigo Blue exterior finish and a red leather interior, perfectly complemented by a tan canvas top and matching side curtains. Since restoration, the Jaguar has been judged at 99-plus points, winning no fewer than three awards under JCNA scrutiny. It was equipped from the factory with optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive and today it is equipped with the very desirable "MC" Package that includes a C-Type cylinder head, dual exhaust, fog lamps and wire wheels, among other features. Mechanical upgrades dating to 2004 and 2005 include a brake adjustment as well as a new brake reservoir, new rotors, new brake lines and the installation of a new condenser.

Simply stunning, this XK 140MC Roadster also carries a celebrity connection, having been formerly owned by Hollywood star Michael Douglas, as confirmed by a copy of the old title. Since restoration, it has been meticulously cared for and remains in excellent mechanical condition today. This truly elegant performer will certainly continue to charm generations of marque enthusiasts, both on and off the show field.

2021-10-30 13:17:51 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

classiccars.com/listings/view/1538202/1956-jaguar-xk140-for-sale-in-st-louis-mis ...

Produced for only four years after the very successful XK120 series, the newly revised XK140 series offered buyers the same high-output DOHC straight 6 cylinder power plant, but now with better brakes, rack and pinion steering, improved suspension, and more interior cabin space for taller drivers!

Offered here is an incredibly sharp, numbers matching 1956 Jaguar XK140 Open-Two-Seater! Finished in gorgeous Indigo Blue over Red Leather interior, this exceptionally well restored roadster was fitted with Jaguar's M-equipment package and C-Type performance option during restoration. The M-option (or Modified) included the special equipment engine carried over from the XK120 with true dual exhaust system, wire wheels, along with heavier torsion bar suspension and Lucas fog lamps! A new C-type performance option for the XK140 included a high compression head with larger exhaust valves with inlet and exhaust porting mated to the factory 3442cc DOHC Straight 6 giving the engine 20 additional horsepower for a total of 210hp! Cars equipped with both options are commonly referred to as MC-equipped.

Additional appointments on this 1956 XK140 Roadster include Tan soft top with matching side curtains, 4-speed manual gearbox with factory Laycock de Normanville overdrive, Smiths instrumentation, telescopic steering column, dual fender-mounted rearview mirrors, 60-spoke 16" chrome wire wheels, and Firestone Deluxe Champion 6.00-16 wide whitewall tires!

Date plate details- VIN: 810504DN

Engine stamp #: G1480-8

Head stamp #: G1480-8S

Body #: F10512

Transmission #: JLN25692

This Jaguar is one of 1,134 Open-Two-Seater examples that delivered in left-hand-drive form from the factory for 1956. It would be treated to a full comprehensive, concours level restoration completed in 2003 with results that would earn 99/100 points earning three 1st Place honors at multiple JCNA judging events! It had been driven sparingly with the former of 12 years, so upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum in October 2021, the car received a fresh servicing. This included new spark plugs and carburetor tune up, new coolant & radiator cap, crankshaft dampener, new engine & transmission mounts, new exhaust mounts & flange gaskets, new front control arm bushings, ball joint boots, upgraded poly sway bar bushings, new engine oil/filter, drained & filled transmission with new fluid, lubed all chassis components, along with a fresh battery & hold down.

This wonderful Jaguar still presents exceptionally well for an older restoration and will make for a terrific rally car or tourer for the driver enthusiast! Formerly owned by Hollywood legends Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones! It continues to run and drive with perfect ease and is surprisingly quick for a car of its generation!! Complete with matching spare, jack, oiling can, and storage key. Please call with any questions or to make an appointment to inspect the car in person.

1956 Jaguar XK140

Price:$148,900

Location:St. Louis, Missouri, previously Auburn, Indiana.

Exterior Color:Indigo Blue

Interior Color:Red Leather

Transmission:Manual

Odometer:4209

2026-03-27 17:56:40 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-jaguar-xk140-15/

Auction description:

Seller: ZackJaguar

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Chassis: 810504DN

7k Miles Shown

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

C-Type Cylinder Head

Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/OD

Repainted Blue

Red Leather Upholstery

16" Knock-Off Wire-Spoke Wheels

Lucas Driving Lights

Prior Awards

Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #236319

This 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster was originally distributed to Los Angeles, California via Hornburg Jaguar and is reported to have been previously owned by actor Michael Douglas. The car was repainted blue during a refurbishment in 2003, and it is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six fitted with a C-type cylinder head and linked with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Equipment includes 16″ knock-off wire wheels, red leather upholstery, and Smiths gauges. Service following the seller’s 2021 acquisition has involved repairing various fluid leaks along with a refresh of the brakes, replacement of the spark plugs and fuel level sending unit, and rebuilds of the carburetors, brake master cylinder, and distributor. This XK140 is now offered with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, a JCNA judging sheet, service records from current ownership, prior awards, and a Florida title in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in Cream, the car was repainted blue during the aforementioned refurbishment. Exterior details include a split windshield, dual fender-mounted mirrors, chrome bumpers with overriders, tripod headlights, and Lucas driving lights.

Chrome-finished 16” knock-off wire wheels are mounted with Firestone 6.00-series whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes and the car was equipped with rack-and-pinion steering and telescoping shocks from the factory. In May 2023, the brake master cylinder was rebuilt, the front wheel bearings were repacked, and the front wheel cylinders, brake shoes, and shims were replaced. Subsequent work involved replacing the front brake hoses and adjuster ratcheting bars and catch assemblies.

The cockpit features adjustable seats that were reupholstered in red leather during the refurbishment, along with a color-coordinated dashboard, trim panels, and carpets. The interior wiring was repaired in December 2025.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation consisting of a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer, a 140-mph speedometer, and an ammeter alongside gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 7k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. LED instrument bulbs have been installed.

The 3.4-liter inline-six was rebuilt during the 2003 refurbishment, at which time a C-type cylinder head was installed and re-stamped to match the block. A rebuilt generator was fitted along with replacement cam cover gaskets in 2022. The connecting rod bearings, timing chain tensioner guide rail spring, and oil pump gasket were replaced in 2023, while more recent work involved rebuilding the dual SU carburetors and distributor, replacing the spark plugs and fuel level sending unit, and flushing the fuel tank.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with a Laycock de Normanville overdrive. Leaks from the transmission and differential were repaired under current ownership, including replacement of the gearbox tail shaft seal, overdrive filter access plug and gasket as well as the differential pinion seal, drain plug, and rear cover gasket.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate shows factory colors and equipment and indicates that the car was dispatched on January 14, 1955 via Hornburg in Los Angeles, California.

A variety of awards will accompany the car in addition to recent service records.

The Florida title is listed as a duplicate.