1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

Description

Named the XK120 for its claimed 120 mph top speed, Sir William Lyons’ Jaguar roadster caused a sensation upon its debut at the 1948 London Motor Show in Open Two Seater form. Tests on the Ostend-Jabbeke motorway in Belgium saw the XK120 reaching 126.448 mph, an extraordinary speed for the time. The Fixed Head Coupe joined the original roadster in 1951, possessing the same feline power and grace propelled by the famous 3,442 CC DOHC straight six powerplant. With that six-cylinder symphony under the long hood, plus the walnut-trimmed leather interior with roll-up windows and improved heater, the Fixed Head Coupe was a popular addition to the line, especially in Europe and the United States. Fast, beautiful, and successful on the racetrack, to many the Jaguar XK120 was the ultimate production sports car of the 1950s and remains as popular today as they were when introduced over 70 years ago.

Highlights

• 3,442 cc DOHC inline six-cylinder engine

• Two SU H6 carburetors

• 160 horsepower at 5,000 rpm

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Lockheed drum brakes

• Front independent suspension with torsion bars and shock absorbers

• Rear live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs and shock absorbers

• Best Jaguar trophy: Ault Park Concours d’Elegance 2014

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 68,046 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Chrome front bumper and rear over-riders

• Split windshield

• Three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Burl walnut dashboard and door trim

• Dual exterior wing mirrors

• 140-mph speedometer

• Dash-mounted rearview mirror

• Vent windows

• Manual roll-up windows

• Wilton wool carpeting

• Steel body on box-section steel frame construction

• Length – 173.0 inches

• Width – 61.5 inches

• Height – 52.5 inches

• Wheelbase – 102.0 inches

Known Imperfections

• Minor fluid leaks

• Minor paint imperfections

• The 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe was recently brought back to running and driving condition, having remained in prolonged climate-controlled storage by a long-time engineer, enthusiast, mechanic, and collector specializing in British, antique, and special interest cars

Included

• Factory tool roll and tools

• Spare tire

• Repair manual

Ownership History

This 1952 Jaguar XK-120 Fixed Head Coupe is offered from the collection of Robert W. “Kermit” Wilson, a remarkable group of motorcars associated with Bob Wilson, race car driver, columnist for numerous automotive magazines, and lifelong enthusiast of British cars. It is a very well sorted out Jaguar that was driven and enjoyed for car shows and road events, including at Road America.