Jaguar’s XK140 added several meaningful developments to its predecessor, the XK120, honed from their C-Type’s 1951 and 1953 Le Mans wins. Notably, the XK140’s optional MC package included a C-Type cylinder head, larger carburetors, dual exhaust, wire wheels, and fog lamps.

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.