Lot 162

St. John's 2011

1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

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$80,000 - $100,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Plymouth, Michigan

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Chassis No.
670895
Engine No.
W2227-8
Gearbox No.
JH4492

3,442 cc inline six-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with transverse wishbones, elongated torsion bars and anti-roll bar, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 102"

- Matching numbers

- Documented body-off restoration

- Comes with Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Since its unveiling in 1948, the Jaguar XK120 was a sensation with the contemporary buying public and later generations of enthusiasts. Chassis 670895 was built in October 1950 and sold new by Hornburg Jaguar Distributors in Los Angeles in 1951. In 1971, the car was purchased by the friend of the current owner, who drove it about 1,000 miles home and then parked it in his garage with the intention of a future restoration. In 1988 the current vendor purchased the original 670895 and commissioned a restoration that would take the next eleven years. Once removed from the chassis, the body was found to be in excellent condition with no metal replacement necessary. The chassis and suspension were fully restored as was every other component except for the engine, which was found to have been previously rebuilt.

The owner is a driving enthusiast and thus had a few mild modifications made, including a stainless steel exhaust, more reliable electronic ignition and electric cooling fan. Being a taller fellow, he had special seat cushions made that are about half as thick as the originals, although the correctly restored originals come with the car. With safety in mind, he upgraded 670895 with a turn signal system from an XK140. The owner also sourced correct chrome knock-off wire wheels from the UK but has retained the refurbished rare original disc wheels, including the re-chromed hubcaps and medallions. Finished in Antique White with Red Connolly leather interior and Fawn top, this example has seen less than 5000 miles since completion (the odometer was reset when the instruments were restored). Included with the car are photos from before and during restoration, receipts and a Jaguar Heritage Certificate.