• Baujahr 
    1954
  • Kilometerstand 
    35 700 km / 22 183 mi
  • Automobiltyp 
    Cabriolet / Roadster
  • Lenkung 
    Lenkung links
  • Zustand 
    Restauriert
  • Markenfarbe außen 
    Old English White
  • Innenfarbe 
    Blau
  • Innenausstattung 
    Leather
  • Anzahl der Türen 
    2
  • Zahl der Sitze 
    2
  • Standort
    Vereinigtes Königreich
  • Außenfarbe 
    Weiss
  • Getriebe 
    Manuell
  • Antrieb 
    2wd
  • Kraftstoff 
    Petrol

Beschreibung

MODEL HISTORY

Launched at the London Motor Show in 1948 the Jaguar XK120, remained in production until 1954. Available in two open versions, the open two seater (OTS) or drophead Coupe (DHC), and from 1951, the fixed head coupe (FHC).

The Jaguar XK120 was fitted with independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, telescopically adjustable steering column and recirculating ball steering, and all-round 12-inch drum brakes. It was powered by a 3.4 litre inline 6 cylinder, fitted with double SU carburettors that help achieve 160hp and producing a reported top speed at the time of 124mph.

The XK120 was so good that the factory tweaked the road going version and entered it with success in prestigious events around the world including Le Mans, Targa Florio, Mille Miglia and closer to home, the Tourist Trophy achieving 1-2-3 victory, with Stirling Moss at the helm of the winning car.

THIS MOTOR CAR

Featured here is a matching numbers Jaguar XK120 that was first delivered to Nancy Biggs of Los Angeles, CA., and shown on the accompanying Heritage Trust Certificate as cream over blue with a fawn Hood. Much of the early history is unknown but the Jaguar left the West coast and was bought by a member of the Atlantic Jaguar Society club, Skip Smith, who proudly won best in class at the 2011 AJS Concours d’Elegance, achieving 99 points of the 100 available.

Obviously not content with 99 points, Mr Smith decided to have the various areas that received point deductions, refreshed or replaced. This included a full body respray, with body panels realigned to ensure excellent body panel gaps and various chrome parts addressed. At the same time, the wire wheels were cleaned and new tyres fitted and balanced. Mr Smith then decided to have the engine serviced in 2014 prior to selling the car to Europe. Over the next couple of years the Jaguar received a thorough mechanical overhaul and an engine rebuild by Knight Engine Services Ltd.

This sympathetically restored Jaguar XK120 is in superb condition throughout and would be a welcomed sight on an off a concours lawn whilst being equally perfect for a host of vintage rallies across the UK and Europe. It is complete with a tonneau cover, history file, including Jaguar Heritage Certificate and factory tools.

Available for sale and immediate inspection at The Classic Motor Hub.

PLEASE NOTE: The number plate 1 JXK is not included in the sale of this motor car, but is available at an extra cost