Jaguar’s XK120 changed vehicle layout permanently when it was first shown at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1948, undoubtedly among the finest sports cars of its day and still elegantly distinct in layout today.
Its chassis offered unbelievable handling and following a rate run on a Belgian highway reaching 212 km/h the XK120 was regarded the fastest production automobile on the planet.
The XK120’s 3.4 litre straight-six is possibly among the best engine styles of perpetuity, and also it showed so successful that the firm would certainly retain its standard design for usage in their roadway going cars for nearly 40 years.
Built on the sixth of October, 1953 and marketed new by Henleys of London the very same year, the XK120 Decrease Head Sports car supplied right here is a masterfully restored world traveler, completed in Black over Burgundy Connelly natural leather trim with matching Black soft-top as well as touching down in no less than 4 nations and also 3 continents.
Making its means to Germany in the 1990’s, by 1997 the auto had travelled to Capetown, SA and also in the year 2000 was sold to Ford South Africa’s Exec Director at the time, an enhancement to a well-recognised collection of Jaguars including an XK120 FHC and an XK140 FHC.
In 2002, as well as under the direction of the exact same owner, this XK120 was delivered to the UK for a ground up reconstruction under the watchful eye of David Marks; a traditional Jaguar professional auto mechanic related to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Fund (JDHT), the foundation developed to take care of the collection of historical cars and trucks that Jaguar Cars Ltd. had in its belongings.
With no expenditure spared, the jobs included the rebuild of both the engine and also transmission, both the front and also back suspension were also rebuilt with new springtimes and telescopic shock absorbers, a new starter motor and also fly wheel was fitted, all new fuel lines, brake lines and hose pipes were fitted, the wiring loom obtained an overall re-wire, panel gaps received detailed re-alignment, and also the bodywork received a bare steel respray. Finally, the interior obtained all brand-new and also appropriate Connelly natural leathers as well as luxurious pile carpets, re-chromed as well as reconditioned determines, a brand-new guiding wheel, timber veneer and also soft-top.
With the repair finalised in 2003, the auto was then adhered to the owner to Australia where it has actually continued to be and been meticulously kept since.
Testimony to the top quality, thoroughness as well as authenticity of the remediation, some 15 years later this auto presents and also drives incredibly well.
From the nicely fitted dashboard switch gear and also lumber veneer, to the glass like coating and also fantastic chrome cable wheels, the roadway presence of this XK120 is jaw dropping in Black over Red.
A short drive transports you back in to the 1950’s when this car was thus far ahead of anything else, it has to have appeared wonderful. The exhaust note, punchy throttle feedback as well as dexterous handling are completely intoxicating as well as serve to remind you that cars and truck was this was the generation of Jaguar that dominated Le Mans in the C as well as D Types.
Accompanied by a thorough background data with receipts for the entire restoration, its initial tool set and also copper/hide “Thor” club, owner’s manual as well as matching luggage this unusual and tough to find Jaguar XK120 Drop Head Sports car is something special.
An original right hand drive and wonderfully well restored auto accompanied by fascinating provenance this 1953 XK120 would certainly suit the enthusiast and the most discerning enthusiast.