A red shield can be found centered on the rear bootlid stating in gold, quite rightly, 'Winner Le Mans 1951-3' on an Jaguar XK140. The 140 also has better brakes, steering and suspension compared to its predecessor, the XK120 although most of this was to change during a subsequent restoration.

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Built on the 3rd February 1955, it was promptly despatched on the 18th February to world famous US importer, Max Hoffman in New York. History relates that it was then acquired by Andreas Markus of Fellbach, Germany followed by Jurgen Bremmer & Thomas Schaefer, who extensively rebuilt and rallied the car. Registered and purchased in 2016 with all duties paid, it was also inspected by the DVLA with numbers cross referenced and certified by both the DVLA and the JDHT. Since then, it has been regularly used and improved including outings at Shelsley Walsh, the Round Britain Coastal Drive with XK Club, numerous race meetings at Goodwood & Brooklands and the Laon Historic Rally in 2019.

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It carries a tuned, matching numbers engine, body & chassis with a bespoke six-branch stainless steel manifold and exhaust system. A five-speed, full-synchro gearbox, front disc brakes with servos and the brakes recently relined with new shoes. A high-torque starter motor, electronic ignition and electric fan can also be found alongside fully adjustable shock absorbers, alternator charging (negative earth conversion) and the battery, with isolator, moved to boot for easy access. It sits purposefully on 72 spoke chromium-plated wire wheels. Up top is a Monza fuel filler cap to the rear, a works-style louvred bonnet with leather safety-strap, competition fogs lamps and Luke 4-point harnesses fitted to the cockpit.