3.4 XK120 | Cream | ||||
Drop Head Coupe | Red | ||||
Right Hand Drive | Fawn | ||||
Henlys, London | |||||
W9949-8 | |||||
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United Kingdom | |||||
1953 | Black | ||||
2024 | Red | ||||
Rest: Nice | Black | ||||
Other Jaguar | Durham | ||||
KF8560-8 | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 1 September 2017.
Database Updates: Show dataplate edits
Owner: Hugh Bence
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2014-06-23 21:30:03 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 6/14
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-120/1953/235769
Auction description:
The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, June 27th
Year of manufacture 1953
Chassis number 667082
Engine number KE 8560-8
Lot number 366
Drive LHD
Condition Used
Exterior colour Other
In current ownership for 39 years
1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. 667082
Engine no. KE 8560-8
This XK120 drophead coupé was purchased by the current owner in December 1975. Nothing is known of its prior history. Works carried out since acquisition include rewiring the electrics forward of the bulkhead in the late 1970s and a 'body off' restoration undertaken circa 2000/2001. The latter involved removing and repairing all body panels; minor patching to the chassis; a compete interior re-trim in red Bridge of Weir leather; and a new hood. In 2013 the car was treated to a new clutch, all new brake hydraulics, an engine flush and new core plugs. Rear wheel spats, air horns, copper brake pipes, two 12-volt batteries and negative earth electrics are the only notified deviations from factory specification. Currently taxed, the car is offered with a V5 registration document and a photographic record of the restoration.
2015-03-19 19:52:23 | pauls writes:
Car to return to auction 3/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22718/lot/55/
Auction description:
Lot 55
1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. 506 UYG Chassis no. 667082 Engine no. W3949-8
£65,000 - 75,000
US$ 97,000 - 110,000
Auction 22718:
Goodwood 73rd Members' Meeting
21 Mar 2015 14:00 GMT
Registration no. 506 UYG
Chassis no. 667082
Engine no. W3949-8
Nothing is known of this XK120's history prior to its purchase in December 1975 by the immediately preceding owner. Works carried out during the latter's 39-year ownership include rewiring the electrics forward of the bulkhead in the late 1970s and a 'body off' restoration undertaken circa 2000/2001. The latter involved removing and repairing all body panels; minor patching to the chassis; a compete interior re-trim in red Bridge of Weir leather; and a new hood. In 2013 the car was treated to a new clutch, all new brake hydraulics, an engine flush and new core plugs. Rear wheel spats, air horns, copper brake pipes, two 12-volt batteries and negative earth electrics are the only notified deviations from factory specification.
Purchased by the current vendor at Bonhams' Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale in June 2014 (Lot 366), the car is offered with V5C registration document and a photographic record of the restoration.
2017-08-30 12:21:01 | David Bentley writes:
Original info: Cream with red trim and a fawn hood. Despatched to Henlys, London. Reg. OGW 731 (London).
2017-09-01 15:29:44 | pauls writes:
Car to return to auction 9/17
www.bonhams.com/auctions/24122/lot/256/
Auction description:
Lot 256
1953 Jaguar XK 120 Drophead Coupé
£85,000 - 105,000
US$ 110,000 - 130,000
Goodwood Revival
9 Sep 2017, 13:00 BST
Chichester, Goodwood
Registration no. 506 UYG
Chassis no. 667082
*One of only 294 right-hand drive dropheads
*Previous long-term ownership (39 years)
*'Body off' restoration circa 2000/2001
*Recent extensive additional refurbishment
Nothing is known of this XK120's history prior to its purchase in December 1975 by a previous owner. Works carried out during the latter's 39-year ownership include rewiring the electrics forward of the bulkhead in the late 1970s and a 'body off' restoration undertaken circa 2000/2001 (photographs on file). The latter involved removing and repairing all body panels; minor patching to the chassis; a compete interior re-trim in red Bridge of Weir leather; and a new hood. In 2013 the car was treated to a new clutch, all new brake hydraulics, an engine flush and new core plugs. The engine is believed to come from a Jaguar Mark 2, which used a similar 3.4 litre XK6 engine to the XK120, while the only other know departures from factory specification are rear wheel spats, air horns, copper brake pipes, two 12-volt batteries, and negative earth electrics.
The current vendor purchased the XK at Bonhams' sale at the Goodwood Members' Meeting in March 2015 (Lot 55). Carried out by Leicester-based Jaguar specialists MDM Services, works undertaken since then include (but are not limited to) newly assembled refurbished carburettors and manifolds; water inlet rail changed, new correct engine mounts, new suspension kit; change of rear springs, ball joints, and front steering arms; throttle linkage re-assembled; and hoses and gasket renewed where required. There are related bills totalling circa £12,000 on file, and the vendor advises us that the car now starts and drives like a dream.
2017-09-17 20:08:25 | Mark Snowden writes:
Would whoever owns this car please contact Mark Snowden @ Northernjaguar.com please.
2024-06-14 13:36:00 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1953-jaguar-xk120-dhc-8ExG54
Seller's description:
1953 Jaguar XK120
Colour Black
Odometer 104,092 Miles
Engine size 3441
Auction Details Seller Type Trade
Location Oxfordshire
Country United Kingdom
Car 82 of the 294 RHD DHCs built
Older restoration in very smart condition
Stylish black over retrimmed red leather
Recent brake overhaul by marque specalist
Perfect for the enthusiast who wants to drive it
First registered 14th November 1953
DVLA records three registered keepers
Current keeper since 21st March 2015
Car 82 of the 294 RHD DHC built
Chassis records confirm this is a 1953 car
Registered on the XK Data database with photographs from 2014 to 2017
Noted there as originally finished in cream over red with fawn roof
First delivered to Henlys in London
DVLA records appear to confirm this showing a colour change from white in July 1999
Previously sold at Bonhams with some history from the Bonhams listed summarised below
Non matching numbers as original engine replaced with one from a Mk1 saloon
Now with engine number KF8560-8 although this is incorrectly recorded with DVLA
Recommissioned in 2016 by MDM Services of Leicester with list of work summarised below
Brakes overhauled in October 2023 by specialist Greg Smith Engineering
Recent full cosmetic and mechanical inspection by vendor summarised below
Work by Classic Performance engineering in February 2024 detailed below
Last MOT expired May 2015 with 4,564 miles showing and no advisories however it has definitely gone around the clock
Of course this car is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Summary of previous Bonhams sale details:
Nothing is known of this XK120’s history prior to its purchase in December 1975 by the immediately preceding owner
Works carried out during the latter’s 39-year ownership include rewiring the electrics forward of the bulkhead in the late 1970s
Also a ‘Body off’ restoration undertaken circa 2000/2001
The latter involved removing and repairing all body panels; minor patching to the chassis; a compete interior re-trim in red Bridge of Weir leather; and a new hood
In 2013 the car was treated to a new clutch, all new brake hydraulics, an engine flush and new core plugs
Rear wheel spats, air horns, copper brake pipes, two 12-volt batteries and negative earth electrics are the only notified deviations from factory specification
Recommissioning work in 2016:
Engine mounts changed
Full front & rear suspension refresh
New wiring looms
All ball joints replaced
Throttle linkage repaired
Brake pipes replace where necessary
Full service carried out
Recent pre-sale work by Classic Performance Engineering in February 2024:
Remove, re-shim and refit engine
Replace radiator with a modern, efficient aluminium unit
Fully strip, re-built and fit twin SU carburettors
Adjust handbrake
Fit new fuel sender
Fit four new Avon tyres
The Condition
Older restoration finished in smart black with good quality paintwork finish
The paintwork presents well with some minor marks to be expected due to age of work
Bodywork is very solid across structure, floors and sills
There is some localised deterioration to note in photos including a rear wheel arch and door
Black hood in good condition with clear screen and good fit and finish across fabric
Sits on factory correct steel wheels with chrome hub cap embellishers in body colour
Recent four new quality Avon tyres fitted
Red Bridge of Weir leather interior which has been retrimmed to a high standard
Few signs of wear inside but some age-related patina should be expected
Very presentable cabin fittings including dashboard veneers which show only very light aging
Neat details suggest this car may be known to enthusiasts such as the 1974 Woburn plaque
The black paintwork was a smart choice when this car was restored because it both underplays the car’s presence and enhances the sleek William Lyons-honed lines. It was clearly finished to a high standard. While there is some inevitable localised deterioration - such as to one of the rear wings and a door - these issues are limited to those areas and could be rectified. The vendor has conducted a full cosmetic check and confirms the car is structurally solid with good floors and sills.
Inside, the red Bridge of Weir leather cabin is the usual XK120 delight, a mix of natural materials that make the luxurious DHC version of these cars particularly appealing. The retrim has been completed to a high standard and the veneers and other fittings are well presented.
The Mechanics
3,441cc XK straight six engine
Non matching numbers car for the reasons stated above
4spd manual gearbox
Recent engine and carburettor rebuild
New radiator fitted in February 2024
Brakes overhauled in late 2023
Full list of work undertaken listed above
No reported running or driving issues - ready to enjoy