Conceived and constructed in but a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning-looking roadster caused a sensation. The car’s heart was, of course, the fabulous XK engine, a 3.4-liter ‘six’ embodying the best of modern design, boasting twin overhead camshafts running in an aluminum-alloy cylinder head, seven main bearings and a maximum output of 160bhp. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, road holding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there was nothing to touch it at the price. Coupé and drophead coupé versions followed, and for customers who found the standard car too slow, there was the Special Equipment (SE) package that boosted power to 180bhp. With either engine and regardless of the type of bodywork, the XK120 was a genuine 120mph car capable of sustained high-speed cruising This matching-numbers XK120SE has the drophead coupé coachwork and thus is the most rare of all XK sports car variants. According to build records, 'S-677050' is the 50th left-hand drive car built with a build date of 4-17-1953. It was "dispatched" on 5-5-1953 to Charles Hornburg USA, but it was first registered in CA early in 1954. The vendor believes that this car has had just two owners from new. However, little is known about the first owner. The car was purchased by the current owner in Monterey, CA in 1982 and has benefited from restoration by three different shops, starting in the early 1990s. Harris Restoration in Reno, Nevada worked on the car before it was sent to XK Unlimited where work was undertaken on the engine, chassis, and running gear. Then, circa 1995, Mike Wilson completed its restoration and detailing. As a result the car now has a 99+ point rating from the JCNA and has been shown in recent years at the Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance. In total, only 1,471 left-hand drive 120DHCs were built, of which just a fraction were offered with the 'Special Equipment' configuration. Finished in 'Birch Grey' with black top and boot, the car features chromed wire wheels and a dual exhaust system. Also included are a tool kit, manuals, spare wheel and four original (painted) wire wheels matching this original body color. The vehicle is sold with Bill of Sale, Heritage Certificate and JCNA score sheets.
Conceived and constructed in but a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning-looking roadster caused a sensation. The car’s heart was, of course, the fabulous XK engine, a 3.4-liter ‘six’ embodying the best of modern design, boasting twin overhead camshafts running in an aluminum-alloy cylinder head, seven main bearings and a maximum output of 160bhp. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, road holding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there was nothing to touch it at the price. Coupé and drophead coupé versions followed, and for customers who found the standard car too slow, there was the Special Equipment (SE) package that boosted power to 180bhp. With either engine and regardless of the type of bodywork, the XK120 was a genuine 120mph car capable of sustained high-speed cruising This matching-numbers XK120SE has the drophead coupé coachwork and thus is the most rare of all XK sports car variants. According to build records, 'S-677050' is the 50th left-hand drive car built with a build date of 4-17-1953. It was "dispatched" on 5-5-1953 to Charles Hornburg USA, but it was first registered in CA early in 1954. The vendor believes that this car has had just two owners from new. However, little is known about the first owner. The car was purchased by the current owner in Monterey, CA in 1982 and has benefited from restoration by three different shops, starting in the early 1990s. Harris Restoration in Reno, Nevada worked on the car before it was sent to XK Unlimited where work was undertaken on the engine, chassis, and running gear. Then, circa 1995, Mike Wilson completed its restoration and detailing. As a result the car now has a 99+ point rating from the JCNA and has been shown in recent years at the Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance. In total, only 1,471 left-hand drive 120DHCs were built, of which just a fraction were offered with the 'Special Equipment' configuration. Finished in 'Birch Grey' with black top and boot, the car features chromed wire wheels and a dual exhaust system. Also included are a tool kit, manuals, spare wheel and four original (painted) wire wheels matching this original body color. The vehicle is sold with Bill of Sale, Heritage Certificate and JCNA score sheets.
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