1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Breaking cover at the 1948 London Motorshow, it has been said that many were left flabbergasted by the new XK120 which offered not only jaw-dropping styling but also promised astonishing performance. With a swooping curvaceous design strongly influenced by Jaguar boss William Lyons, perhaps the most exciting part of the new XK120 was the revolutionary new 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine equipped with a double-overhead-camshaft rated at 160 horsepower. Priced at $3,940 in the United States, the XK120 was one of the world’s fastest production cars of the time with a top speed of 120 miles per hour which offered performance on par with many exotics that cost twice as much. Fast, beautiful, and successful on the race track, to many the Jaguar XK 120 was the ultimate production sports car of the 1950s and remains as popular today as they were when introduced over 70 years ago.

Highlights

• Older frame-off restored to a period-correct Seafoam Green over Red livery in 1984

• Diligently maintained by the well-decorated restorer for approximately 50 years

• AACA Senior National First Prize Winner

• Delivered new as a left-hand drive example with elegant Fixed Head Coupe design complete with 16-inch painted disc wheels and rear spats

• Equipped with optional Lucas driving lights and Dunlop Road Speed tires

• Powered by a 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine rated at 160 horsepower

Features

• Four-speed single helical gearbox with synchromesh on the top three forward gears

• Independent front suspension

• Burman re-circulating ball steering

• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

• 12-volt electronics

• 120 miles per hour speedometer

• Tachometer

• Fuel gauge

• Oil pressure gauge

• Water temperature thermometer

• Ammeter

• Clock

• Twin-blade windscreen wipers

• Electric fuel reserve tap with warning light

• Flush-fitting headlamps and wing lamps

Known Imperfections

• General wear to be expected from an older but well-maintained restoration

• Some aging is beginning to show on the interior wood trim

Included

• Tool roll

• Jack

Ownership History

This vehicle was purchased by a devoted enthusiast in the mid-1970s when it was brought back to his shop in Vermont. Having completed many AACA-winning restorations, the owner was well qualified to perform the meticulous frame-off restoration which was completed in 1984 before being shown at many AACA events in years to follow where it was eventually crowned AACA Senior National First Prize Winner in 1986. In the years to follow, the owner would enjoy this vehicle among his impressive collection at many local shows and also for local coffee runs with fellow enthusiasts.

Additional Information

Please note that Broad Arrow has an ownership interest in this Lot (partial or full).

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Jakob Greisen  Phone: 415.480.9028 email: jakob.greisen@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $475. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.