Equipment
Steel wheels, blackwall tires, fender mirrors. Block 4978 8 is original, head has been changed and the original comes with the car. Very nice 1992 restoration with some miles since. Paint, chrome and interior are very good. Engine is a little oily from use. Body is very straight and fits are very good.
Market commentary
The owner of this XK 120 stood around his car all weekend, polishing and explaining to all and sundry its history and what had been done to it, which was plenty. Then as it drove onto the auction block, before the announcer could finish describing it, a lost child appeared, prompting announcements and general banter. The car sat until mommy showed up to reclaim her son. Then the auction resumed. Its every consignors nightmare but at least in this case the bidders recognized the cars quality and pretty colors and bid sufficiently reasonably for it to close the deal. Could it have brought another $10K without the distraction Maybe, but while it sat on the block all eyes were focused there and interested parties had plenty of time to inspect it. Call it a wash.