As one of 1’472 LHD cabriolets, this XK 120 was completed on the 20th of March 1953 and delivered to Max Hoffman in New York on the 31st of the same month. During its time in the USA, the Jaguar was repainted from the original Birch Grey to the current Beige, and the engine block was replaced with a correct 3.4 litre unit from a Mk1 saloon. In the early 80s the car was imported into Switzerland and, probably due to reading error, registered as a 1951 model. Towards the end of the 1980s the Jaguar was acquired by the second Swiss owner and used for occasional excursions. In 1998, he decided to have the lovely cabriolet restored, a task which took four years, until 2002, to complete. The coachwork was completely restored and repainted, the interior received a partial restoration, the dashboard was reworked, the instruments overhauled as necessary, and a new soft top was installed. The engine received new big-end and conrod bearings and the cylinder head was overhauled with new valves and valve guides. After completion, the Jaguar was driven only very sparingly, leading to further repairs necessary to successfully pass the most recent MOT inspection. These included a complete brake overhaul with the replacement of all four brake drums and wheel hubs and an overhaul of the steering system. The carburettors were overhauled, and the suspension received new bushings and new rear dampers. Pictures and receipts of all the restoration work are available. In December 2022, the XK 120 was taken over by the consignor from over thirty years of ownership and integrated into his small collection. For health reasons, he now wants to part with his convertible, which has slight parking damage but is otherwise in very good condition. The last Veteran MOT took place in October 2021.