2011-08-05 00:51:53 | Philip Taxman writes:

complete Ground up restoration. JCNA Champion.
Probably the best XK140 in North America!

2014-10-29 16:34:39 | philip taxman writes:

2014 JCNA Class 3 Champion

2025-07-23 13:24:49 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 8/25

www.goodingco.com/lot/1956-jaguar-xk140-mc-roadster-1/

Auction description:

Lot 187

2025 Pebble Beach Auctions

1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster

From the Mitchell Rasansky Collection

Estimate $125,000 - $175,000| Without Reserve

Chassis S812297DN

Engine G7200-8S

Extremely Desirable Combination of Roadster Bodywork, MC Package, and Overdrive

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per JDHT Certificate

Eye-Catching, High-Quality Restoration

Former JCNA Concours Winner, Judged at 99.98 Points in 2011

Displayed at the 2012 Indianapolis 500 Celebration of Automobiles

Technical Specs

3,442 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU H8 Carburetors

210 BHP at 5,750 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Electric Overdrive

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Torsion Bars and Telescopic Shock Absorbers

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

According to its JDHT Certificate, this is one of those desirable MC models, further enhanced with overdrive – signified by its “DN” suffix. Recorded as shipped to Jaguar Cars New York, it was then sold through the St. Louis, Missouri agent to Charles King in April 1956. The XK was discovered in the late 2000s in need of refurbishment by Philip Taxman, also of St. Louis, suggesting that it may have remained in that area throughout its life.

An extensive rebuild followed, and the completed car debuted at Jaguar Club North America events in 2011. At the Kemp Auto Museum Concours in October of that year, it earned a score of 99.98 points. It was also shown at the 2012 Celebration of Automobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is noted as a 2014 JCNA Class 3 Champion.

One of Mr. Rasansky’s earliest automotive acquisitions had been an XK140 Roadster, leading him on a nostalgic search for another one. After reviewing a number of fully restored examples, he ultimately selected chassis S812297DN in the mid-2010s. In his years of tenure, the Jaguar has remained cherished in his motor house, rarely being used.