| 3.4 XK120 | Cream | ||||
| Open Two Seater | Red | ||||
| Right Hand Drive | Black | ||||
| HENLYS LONDON | |||||
| 19 October 1951 | |||||
| W3091-7 | 19 October 1951 | ||||
| F3364 | WITENSHAM | ||||
| SH1435A | SUFFOLK | ||||
| 27 August 1951 | United Kingdom | ||||
| 1951 | Cream | ||||
| 2011 | Red | ||||
| Exc. Original | Black | ||||
| Original | MANCHESTER | ||||
| Original |
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Record Creation: Entered on 2 November 2005.
Database Updates: Show dataplate edits
Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"
Heritage Notes
First owner for 46 years was the famous cartoonist..... Carl GILES
Photos of 660882
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2005-11-17 12:02:40 | Mike Birtwistle writes:
Fantastic original car in VERY good condition, with facinating history............... (inc racing hist)
2005-12-26 11:19:46 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction in '98
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/537379185/
Auction description:
Lot 328: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1951)
Collectors' Motor Cars, Sothebys (7th December 1998)
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Lot Details
Auction Collectors' Motor Cars
Sothebys, Royal Airforce Museum, Hendon
Type Car
Lot Number 328
Estimate £15000-£20000
Hammer Price £15500
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1951
Condition rating 3
Registration number MBJ 298
Mileage -
Chassis number 660882
Engine number W3091-7
2011-05-09 15:55:38 | pauls writes:
Car on offer at:
www.hiltonandmoss.com/vehicle_information.php
Sellers description:
Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Year: 1951 | Price: POA
Chassis number 660882 is a genuine UK supplied right hand drive matching numbers car, supplied new by Botwoods Ltd to Carl Giles, the former Daily and Sunday Express cartoonist.
This most wonderful of XK120s comes complete with a vast history file and current FIA papers, presented in its original and un-restored condition, it drives exceptionally well and has a wonderful patina.
2018-04-22 09:30:32 | mIke Ridley writes:
It is good to see that you think my old car "Giles" is unrestored as I took a great deal of trouble to ensure it looked that way.""Giles"" received a total bare metal respray.new door hinge pins etc. I was careful to retain the original STEEL WHEELS,BUMPERS
2018-04-22 10:35:26 | Jeremy B writes:
Lovely period photo of car being refilled, but WHY IS THERE NO CAPTION???
2018-04-26 11:04:19 | James Fraser writes:
I suppose because those uploading the images don't always have the information to hand and the 'busyness' of life takes over!
Anyway the photo was taken on the Daily Express Rally 1952. I believe that is Giles himself to the right in sheepskin jacket.
2018-04-26 20:58:59 | Jeremy B writes:
Thanks for that!
2023-09-10 06:47:35 | Mike D writes:
I like the way that Giles has a cigarette in he’s hand while the chap next to him is topping up the petrol!