2014-10-11 16:57:29 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/14
www.dragoneclassic.com/Auctions/fall-auction-2014/1950-jaguar-xk120-alloy-roadst ...

Auction description:
FALL AUCTION 2014
1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster
Lot# 142
Vehicle Details
ESTIMATE $450,000 - $525,000

Aluminum Alloy Body
Spectacular fresh restoration
40 year single ownership

Tech Specs

3.5 Liter Twin Overhead Cam Six Cylinder
4 speed Transmission

• Engine# W1270-8 • Chassis# 670132
Brief History

The XK120 featured here is a stellar example of this most important car, a 1950 with an aluminum body. This is a fully documented car with all numbers correct and matching. This Jaguar has been recently fully restored and was returned to exact factory specifications with no stone left unturned in its authenticity. It has had only three owners since new and has been well cared for by each one. The present owner bought the car back in 1978 and drove for about ten years before placing it in storage. While in its slumber, authentic parts were sourced in preparation for its superb restoration. In the present day, it is finished in its correct factory colors and its painstaking attention to detail is evident in all aspects of its authenticity. This is certainly an alloy XK120 that all others could be judged against. While its condition is beyond reproach, its provenance as a rare car is also outstanding. Jaguar built just 224 aluminum bodied XK120s and of those 184 were exported to the United States. The XK120 was a fantastic car that left little to improve upon. The XK120 also has the distinction of being the only foreign car to win an early NASCAR road race with a victory by Al Keller at Linden Airport, New Jersey on June 13, 1954.

2014-10-24 20:33:53 | Mike May writes:

Interesting," exact factory specifications" wipers upside down,
later fog lamps, no rear view mirror, wire wheels.

2014-10-25 03:48:38 | Jeremy B writes:

...and a strange hole in the bonnet/hood.

How much else is not "exact factory specifications"? Is this why there are so few photos, unusual when selling a restored alloy car?

2014-10-26 02:03:52 | Alloy 120 Guy writes:

Authenticity issues or not, the Dragone auction website appears to show this car as sold for $418,000. And am I the only one who thinks the little hood scoop is actually kind of cool?

2014-10-26 13:40:28 | Jeremy B writes:

The scoop seems very neatly done, and it can be nice to see the odd personal touch on a car.

But when I see claims such as "the car was returned to exact factory specifications" is when I get irritated.

2014-10-29 09:40:02 | Michael DeBacker writes:

I like the little air scoop too, it's one of the nicer body mods I've seen done on a xk120. Rarely has "sales hype" ever had anything to do with true authenticity...

2014-10-29 15:26:05 | jeremy B writes:

Quite true, alas !

2016-07-24 04:02:45 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/16
www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MO16/Monterey/lots/r182-1950-jaguar-xk-120-alloy- ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 135
1950 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster
$400,000 - $475,000
Monterey - Offered on: Friday, August 19, 2016
Chassis No.670132
Engine No. W 1270-8
Gearbox No. JH 1622
Body No.F 1173

The 132nd of only 184 left-hand drive alloy XK 120 roadsters built
Matching numbers throughout with fresh restoration
Three owners from new with two long-term single owners
Finished in its original colors of Black over Biscuit

According to the accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, the alloy roadster on offer today was built on 13 February 1950 and delivered to Jaguar Cars in Brussels, Belgium. It was finished in Black with a two-tone Biscuit leather interior, and a black convertible top. The first owner was Guy Gernay, who would own it for 28 years.

Gernay later moved to the Northeastern United States, and a photograph exists of him racing the XK 120 at Bridgehampton in the 1960s. It is believed that an air scoop was installed in the front of the hood at that time to combat engine cooling problems that afflicted XK 120s when they were raced. Wire wheels were not available until 1951, but they resolved critical brake overheating issues, and it seems likely that the black painted wires on this car were fitted at the same time. The wire wheels also required the rear fender skirts to be removed since the knock-off spinners would not fit behind the skirts. The Jaguar has since been fitted with black painted disc wheels as well as the attractive fender spats.

The second owner of 670132 was Rick Camparetto of Long Island, New York, who bought the car in 1978. He drove it for 10 years then commissioned a thorough, documented restoration of the car, assembling as many new old-stock pieces as possible and being careful to retain its original black finish and tan leather interior. The current owner acquired the car in 2014.

The consignor reports that XK 120 specialist Terry McGrath recently visited chassis number 670132 and spent two weeks studying the car in detail. Having seen most of the 242 aluminum-bodied XK 120s in person, the consignor noted that McGrath was impressed by the originality of this matching-numbers car, which is accompanied by such items as its original side screens, top frame, and skirts.

This handsome and desirable roadster is accompanied by substantial records, invoices, and a JDHT Certificate. With proven race history, the new owner can decide whether he or she wants to show the car at concours events, or compete in important historic events for which it is eligible, such as the Mille Miglia. It is bound to be welcome wherever it appears, and to deliver thrills to the driver, navigator, and spectators alike.