Jaguar XK 120 roadster
German registration Engine # 5341-8 - Beautifully restored - Legendary sports car - Mythical engine - No reserve After the Second World War, lover of sports cars had nothing much to talk about. This is why with the unveiling in 1948 at the London Motor Show of a new Jaguar roadster really attracted the crowds. With its nomenclaturing of XK 120, reflecting the desire of the manufacturer to get to 120mph (190 km/h) speed and performance became the prerogative of the cars. With its sensual lines and tapered body contrasting with the more conventional cars of its time the six-cylinder 3.4-liter double overhead camshaft engine looked very promising. In May 1949, the third XK 120 produced exceeded 210 km/h on the highway at Jabbeke in Belgium. This exceptional performance for Jaguar opened the door to competition, and then onwards to the famous C Type and the D Type, which went on to write the most beautiful pages of the Jaguar marque's history in motorsport. Meanwhile, the XK 120 experienced a great career on the "road" too, especially with strong sales in the United States. This Jaguar on offer is indeed one of those rare models from birth displaying a "rightness" that required little improvement. This XK 120 roadster presented here was purchased in United States. It was in poor condition and the current owner therefore underwrote a complete restoration. The body was laid bare, and the mechanicals were completely redone. Painted in Talisman grey, the cars comes with its side-screens and tonneau cover. It is equipped with Goodrich whitewall tires and spats covering the rear wheels which give it a very elegant stance while stressing the purity of the line. This is a beautiful example of a Jaguar XK 120, blending sportiness and luxury, while being accompanied by the intoxicating sound of the famous six-cylinder 3.4-litres engine. A very nice example waiting to multiply the kilometers .
German registration Engine # 5341-8 - Beautifully restored - Legendary sports car - Mythical engine - No reserve After the Second World War, lover of sports cars had nothing much to talk about. This is why with the unveiling in 1948 at the London Motor Show of a new Jaguar roadster really attracted the crowds. With its nomenclaturing of XK 120, reflecting the desire of the manufacturer to get to 120mph (190 km/h) speed and performance became the prerogative of the cars. With its sensual lines and tapered body contrasting with the more conventional cars of its time the six-cylinder 3.4-liter double overhead camshaft engine looked very promising. In May 1949, the third XK 120 produced exceeded 210 km/h on the highway at Jabbeke in Belgium. This exceptional performance for Jaguar opened the door to competition, and then onwards to the famous C Type and the D Type, which went on to write the most beautiful pages of the Jaguar marque's history in motorsport. Meanwhile, the XK 120 experienced a great career on the "road" too, especially with strong sales in the United States. This Jaguar on offer is indeed one of those rare models from birth displaying a "rightness" that required little improvement. This XK 120 roadster presented here was purchased in United States. It was in poor condition and the current owner therefore underwrote a complete restoration. The body was laid bare, and the mechanicals were completely redone. Painted in Talisman grey, the cars comes with its side-screens and tonneau cover. It is equipped with Goodrich whitewall tires and spats covering the rear wheels which give it a very elegant stance while stressing the purity of the line. This is a beautiful example of a Jaguar XK 120, blending sportiness and luxury, while being accompanied by the intoxicating sound of the famous six-cylinder 3.4-litres engine. A very nice example waiting to multiply the kilometers .