2006-02-09 05:12:09 | Lofty writes:

Offered for auction on TradeMe: www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx
The ad reads:
1950 Jaguar XK120

Started life as XK120 Roadster chassis #660106, 47th steel bodied 120 built.

Converted in late 50's early 60's to FHC as were a few with Buckle and other homologated hardtop designs, has had some racing history in NSW, Australia, hence some quite extensive mod's.

Has replacement 3 1/2 litre Jaguar engine at some stage, all there, original g/box, seats, diff and running gear, all complete and together, however it is a substantial restoration job if you are keen or just get it running, clean it up reg and WOF it and use it as it is!

2006-04-14 03:38:34 | John writes:

Was still for sale in Christchurch New Zealand in early April 2006. The owner was wanting beween $25,000 and $30,000 New Zealand dollars. It was not running but he had another running engine to put into it. As of 14 April 2006 it was no longer listed for sale.

2006-06-13 06:47:36 | John writes:

Car is still for sale on www.trademe.co.nz I have loaded some more pictures.

2006-07-19 05:12:12 | John writes:

Car offered for sale again by same owner. Still wanting $25,000 NZ.

2006-09-07 04:06:17 | John writes:

Seller has provided following extra info on the web auction site.
orig. eng. #B4261-7 (Z887), repl. eng. #KG1353-7 (EB229).
no grille, yes easily turned back to OTS by competent panelbeater/restorer, mods include changing of door /sill construction/lines, changed dash position, changed brake/clutch master cylinders & pedals, brake booster added, boot riveted shut, fuel tank changed , missing rear tail light pods/lenses, got OTS w/screen pillars, not frames or glass.

2006-10-27 01:19:34 | John writes:

I have added more photos of the car that have appeared on the web auction site. The owner offered me a buy now price of $22,000 New Zealand dollars. The photos indicate its probably only worth half that amount. Car still for sale as at 27 October 2006.

2007-04-26 21:16:51 | Kiwi John writes:

Appears on TradeMe in New Zealand again. Still wanting $25,000 !!!!

2007-04-29 08:20:36 | terry writes:

the full history on this car prior to leaving Australia is in the book "the Jaguar in Australia" Elmgreen/McGrath.
I am not aware of any race history

2007-04-30 05:53:53 | sven Baker writes:

Car still on Trademe. Currently $12,000 Kiwi with two bids. Looks like it will be going to anew home. I hope so, it needs it!


1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS (Open Top Sports/Roadster)

Started life as XK120 Roadster/OTS, (Open Top Sports) chassis #660106, 47th steel bodied XK120 built.

Sold new in Adelaide, Australia, so it's a genuine RHD, (no LHD coversions here!)

Converted in late 50's early 60's to FHC as were a few with Buckler and other homologated hardtop designs, has had some racing history in NSW, Australia, hence some quite extensive mod's.

Has had a replacement 3 1/2 litre Jaguar engine at some stage, has original g/box, seats, diff and running gear.

That engine has been removed and another 3 1/2 litre Jaguar engine fitted, it is up and running with recond. carbs., brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, recond. fuel pump, cleaned and pressure tested fuel tank, new fuel lines, cleaned and pressure tested radiator, new exhaust, 5 sandblasted and refinished wheels and new 600x16 tyres, (basically you can 'drive it away!')

Been gathering up some bits, for example the original alloy pulley/fan waterpump setup, original windscreen frames, running replacement 3 1/2 litre engine out of a 120!, (now fitted and running), generator and 2 x starter motors fully reconditioned, a lot of value here.

Any doubts take a look at:
www.docsjags.com/sales/projects/projects.html

Not very often seen!, rare as hen's teeth!, take courage! and have some fun!

2008-01-05 18:26:52 | Kiwii John writes:

660106 now appears to have a new owner who has started restoration but is offering the car for sale either as is or as a completed restoration. I have added a few new photos of the car minus its ugly fixed head!

2009-09-04 15:04:54 | pauls writes:

John is correct, car now offered at:
www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/67247

Sellers description:
1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS (Open Top Sports/Roadster)
Chassis number 660106, 47th steel bodied XK120 built.
Genuine RHD sold new in Adelaide, Australia.
This vehicle has been totally stripped and is undergoing full restoration.
Work to date too extensive to list but vehicle priced accordingly.

2011-02-08 11:56:35 | Anonymous writes:

Original engine W 1533-8 (only block in unknown condition, no cyl.head) was available at ebay the last days!

2011-02-08 17:56:16 | terry mcgrath writes:

can the person who posted the note re the engine on EBAY please note the EBAY item number
thanks

2011-04-14 16:47:49 | Adam writes:

I am the new owner of the car and its back in its birthplace in the UK!!
We are about 1/2 way through it and to say it has been full of surprises is an understatement but we are struggling through as best we can!!!

I would be very interested on any info on the engine mentioned on the 8th Feb as, I am trying to get it back to as original as possible. Any help very gratefully received!

It will be back on the road, as it deserves, in the not too distant future...I hope!
Thanks in advance!
Adam

2011-04-16 04:40:52 | Adam Moran writes:

Under restoration, many surprises, can't imagune what she's been through. We will get her back on the road!

2016-08-10 07:16:48 | Mark Fletcher writes:

Hi Adam or Arthur Moran,
Trying to make contact with you from inside UK, arrived 08/08/2016, please call 01252 904455 if you get this in next few days/weeks, thank you, Mark Fletcher.

2016-10-27 17:10:15 | Mark Fletcher writes:

Hello to the new owner of 660106,
Please can you contact me on UK phone either 01252 904455 or UK mobile 07561 498 572 as I would love to catch up and view this finished car as it was mine back in New Zealand and I am only in UK on holiday for a short time, Adam Moran has contacted me and informed me of it's sale to a new owner and my application for information to DVLA was turned down.
If anyone else can help, please, it would be very much appreciated, thank you.
Thank you in anticipation.
Mark Fletcher.

2016-11-21 16:40:50 | Mark Fletcher writes:

Hi Anyone,
Please can anyone assist in locating the present UK owner of 660106, or it's current 'whereabouts', I was past owner in NZ and am now very close to returning to NZ and DVLA have refused my second far more extensive Application so I can just have a look at this finished car before I go back to NZ and maybe never ever have the opportunity ever again, thank you.
UK landline: 01252 904455 or UK Mobile: 07561 498572
Regards.
Mark Fletcher.

2021-01-29 10:02:29 | Mike Walker writes:

Car is used on a regular basis during summer Months. Gearbox converted to 5 speed.