2017-01-07 13:59:29 | Lofty writes:

Body may be F 2810

2017-01-08 05:13:09 | pauls writes:

Ebay item at above date.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1951-Jaguar-XK120-OTS-/122262249242
Asking £129,995, seller Yorkshire Classic & Sports Cars.

Sellers description:
1951 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Matching numbers, factory RHD, factory colours

Just in available soon

We are very pleased to offer to the market this rare genuine early RHD XK120 OTS with the important all matching numbers.

Finished in its original colours, Silver grey with Red leather interior

Presenting very nicely with beautiful patinated paint and interior, this car has never been restored , we estimate it was painted around 15 years ago, it is not a concourse car but a daily user.

Sold new by French importer Delecroix in early 1951 to a British wealthy man living in Nice, Côte d'Azur.

It has been through a few collectors hands since.

This well advised and esthete man ordered the car with the famous Robergel wire wheels, this allows you to keep the original and so beautiful rear spats even with wire wheels, not possible with central Rudge hubs.

A very rare option in the day and make this XK120 look absolutely stunning and unique.

A completely correct car and matching in everyway as confirmed by the Jaguar heritage certificate

Original early studless engine still with its original head.
Original gearbox, rear axle, frame and body.

A great opportunity to get a rare early RHD XK 120 with genuine matching number.

Currently being prepared for sale and going through the UK registration process

The pre sales preparation on this XK120 will include but not exclusive to:

- Complete re-wire and 12v conversion
- Complete full flow stainless classfabs exhaust and manifold system
- Mechanical overhaul to include engine tune
- New radiator
- Complete set of fuel line
- Complete set of water hoses
- High torque starter motor
- Alternator conversion
- New Kenlowe fan
- New tyres to new owners specification (unless fitted prior to sale)
- New MOT & clean bill of health

If you would like to be involved in the re-commissioning of this fabulous XK120 to your specification then we welcome a purchase prior to completion.

It will be supplied on the button and ready for next years summer jaunts, you will not find a more original XK120 OTS that's as correct and as stunning as this one.

2022-05-14 14:58:25 | Anonymous writes:

·     Manufactured 23rd of February 1951

·     Despatched to Charles Delecroix, Paris, France (13th April 1951)

·     Sold to Compton de l’Industrie Cotorniere, on the 10th of May 1951 to a wealthy British man living in Nice, Côte d'Azur.

·     Mr Grimaldi may be that wealthy British man, but it may be worth noting that 660133 was also sold new to the order of Delecroix and sold ex-Works to Mr A J Lewis, a more British-sounding name!

·     Possible Mr Grimaldi was Prince Rainier of Monaco! He was a car person. 

·     Sold with exceptionally rare Robergel wire wheels with Rudge hubs, apparently an original option

·     The car was put into storage from the mid 1960s until 2007

·     Third proprietary was the president of the FIVA (international federation of olds cars)

·     The next owner was Mr Blanchon, Son is Marc Blanchon

·     The Reg in 2007 was 1113VA66 and then changed before leaving France to BP 049 DZ

·     It then took part in the following rallies:

·     - Amicable Denis Papin: Rallye des Zazous 2008.

·     - Rallye de Carcassonne 2008. 

·     - Rallye du Lot 2008.

·     - Rallye d’Espagne 2009.

·     During ownership the father carried out a lot of work on the car

·     660720 was for sale in 2009 with an asking price of €90/95k (differed between websites) being sold by Marc Blanchon on behalf of his father.

·     Then for sale in 2011 on eBay (starting bid £59,000)

·     The Car was bought by Cedric Paasche and was kept in his collection with another Xk120 (alloy body)

·     The car was purchased by Yorkshire Classic & Sports Cars, run by Daniel Powell

·     Daniel brought the car to the UK from France

·     The car was converted to UK registration, VXS474

·     In 2018 the car was listed for £129,995

·     In February 2021 the car was purchased the car for £105,000 by Stephen Harris but registered in his son’s name Charles Harris

·     Took place in the Falcon Car Rally 2021

·     December 2021 the car was given to Charles Harris.