• Year of manufacture 
    7/1953
  • Mileage 
    27 900 km / 17 337 mi
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Restored
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Maroon
  • Interior colour 
    Beige
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    Luxembourg
  • Exterior colour 
    Red
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Performance 
    160 PS / 118 kW / 158 BHP
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe – A True British Icon

Step into the golden age of automotive design with this 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe - a masterpiece of British engineering and timeless elegance. The XK120 is renowned as one of the most beautiful and celebrated sports cars of its era, and this Drophead model adds the perfect balance of luxury, performance, and style.

Key Features:
Stunning Exterior: Dressed in a sleek and timeless Maroon, this XK120 is a visual masterpiece. The long, flowing lines and elegant curves are highlighted by the gleaming chrome accents and signature Jaguar grille, making it a head-turner wherever it goes.
Classic Drophead Coupe Design: The Drophead Coupe variant offers the best of both worlds with its versatile soft top. Enjoy top-down driving on sunny days or close the roof for a cozy, stylish ride. The three-position convertible top ensures both flexibility and luxury.
Impeccable Interior: Sink into the luxurious leather seats that have been carefully maintained, preserving the charm of the era. The handcrafted wood veneer dash and door trims exude classic elegance, offering a driving experience that feels truly special.
Legendary Performance: Under the hood, the 3.4-liter inline-6 engine roars to life, producing an impressive 160 horsepower—remarkable for its time. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, which has been mounted later on, the XK120 delivers thrilling acceleration and handling that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Driving Legacy: This model is part of Jaguar's rich motorsport history, known for breaking the 120 mph speed barrier in 1949 (hence the name XK120). It's a car built not only for beauty but for speed and precision, offering an exhilarating driving experience.

Additional Highlights:
Fully Restored/Maintained: The car has been completely restored over a period of some years. The car has been exported to Los Angeles. Later on it came back to Europe where it had been restored. The restoration has been photo-documented. Further invoices have followed, to get the car to perfection, so that it could be used for longer drives and vacations.
Wire Wheels & Knock-Off Hubcaps: A classic touch that complements the period-correct details of this beautiful Jaguar.
Classic Car Events & Shows: Perfect for showcasing at vintage car shows or enjoying weekend drives along scenic routes.

Why This XK120?
The Jaguar XK120 is more than just a car—it's an icon of post-war automotive design and performance. Whether you're a collector, a Jaguar enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this 1953 XK120 Drophead Coupe represents an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of automotive history.
With its combination of timeless style, thrilling performance, and renowned craftsmanship, this Jaguar XK120 offers an investment that will only appreciate over time.

The indicated mileage has been taken from the odometer.

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Eau de Petrole
22 Rue de Luxembourg
8440 Steinfort
Luxembourg
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Luca
Last name 
Turci

Phone 
+352-661333330