2007-11-05 18:08:13 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.thomasporter.com/jag/

1950 Jaguar XK 120 OTS - $55,000

2023-07-30 16:33:18 | Lofty writes:

Car Rally Prepared after Peking to Paris Rally.
Light Green Hard Top and Bonnet
Battle ready. Go Anywhere.

2025-04-17 01:13:57 | Reno writes:

and after the Rallye preperation he is now for sale at Hangar 136. You can find also beautiful photos of the preperation there:

www.hangar136.com/vehicle/jaguar-xk120-roadster-peking-to-paris/

Description:

Provenance & Early History

- Built on 13 April 1950 as a LHD open two-seater, this XK120 rolled off the production line finished in Birch Grey with a red interior.
- Initially dispatched to Hornburg in Los Angeles, it later spent time in Arizona, where its dry climate preserved its rust-free condition—making it an ideal candidate for a rally conversion.
- Repatriated to the UK in 2008, it caught the eye of Guy Broad, who transformed it into a rally-ready contender.

Guy Broad’s Rally Preparation

For the Peking to Paris challenge, Guy Broad stripped the car right back and rebuilt it with a host of rally-specific upgrades and improvements:
- Chassis & Suspension: Seam-welded chassis, reinforced mounts, rack-and-pinion steering, telescopic rear shock absorbers, adjustable AVO dampers, heavy-duty springs, and polyurethane bushes for durability.
- Engine & Drivetrain: The 3.4-litre inline-six was upgraded with competition internals, twin HD8 SU carburettors, a Cosworth 5-speed gearbox, an 80 Amp alternator, electronic ignition, and a lightweight steel flywheel.
- Brakes & Axle: Front disc brakes, heavy-duty rear drums with servo assistance, and a Salisbury axle with competition hubs for increased stopping power and strength.
- Cooling: Aluminium radiator, oil cooler, and electric fan to keep it running cool under pressure.
- Interior: Broadsport bucket seats with four-point harnesses, Brantz rally timers, an FIA battery switch, and a bespoke tonneau cover for driver comfort and safety.

Rectory Classics Rebuild

After returning from its Peking to Paris debut, Rectory Classics were entrusted to fully recommission the car and improve it even further with several additional modifications:
- Engine: Re-bored block, new pistons, reground crankshaft, new valve guides, and balanced components for peak performance.
- Bodywork: Repaired inner wings, reshaped bonnet, new battery tray, and modified bonnet hinges to ensure structural integrity.
- Rally Upgrades: A custom dust box with a Range Rover air filter, secured dipstick, and filtered breathers for the fuel tank and differential to combat dust ingress; a lightweight sacrificial plate with cooling holes for underside protection; and detachable fuel tanks for extended range.

These upgrades reflect lessons learned from the 2013 rally, ensuring the car thrives in extreme conditions like dust, heat, and long-distance strain.
Current Condition
- Now registered in France (previously UK-registered as “188 XUK”), this XK120 sports a stunning livery inspired by early 1950s SCCA race cars, hand-painted by a skilled signwriter for a distinctive, period-appropriate look.
- We recently drove the car all the way from Toulon to Bicester in just two days—a testament to its faultless performance and ability to cruise comfortably at over 90 mph.
- How many 75 year old cars look this good, go this well, and can happily cruise at 90+mph all day long? There can’t be many…!