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670426

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Record Creation: Entered on 30 October 2005.

 

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2005-12-26 00:27:00 | XK Data writes:

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  • Last Seen was added: 2001
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    2005-10-30 15:53:42 | Steven D. writes:

    Old for sale ad off of HMN site:

    $ 58,200 1950 Jaguar XK-120 New York, NY
    click for more This classic Jaguar roadster has a comprehensive and well-documented history. Its Heritage Certificate confirms that the car was built on July 6th, 1950 and was sold through the New York distributor, Max Hoffman. When first sold it was painted silver with red leather upholstery and had a French Grey top. To this day it retains its original engine with both head and block numbers matching. From March 1967 to the present time each owner is known and a large file of paperwork traces its service history, restoration work, and changes of ownership including copies of old titles and registrations. In March 1968 the Jaguar was returned to Coventry, England for a major overhaul. The engine was removed and re-conditioned, and all the other mechanical components such as gearbox, brakes, shock absorbers and springs were attended to. At the time this work cost a mere £200! From 1976 until 1993 the car was under the ownership of Mr. John Keating. In the late 1980s a major restoration was undertaken over three years at a cost in excess of $25,000, substantiated by the large file of receipts. In 1993 the vehicle changed hands and a further $7,000 was spent on a stainless steel exhaust system, renewing the top frame and a new top, tonneau cover and side curtains. In 1994 and 1995 the car was judged in JCNA events and took a high score of 98.58 points. The previous owner acquired the car in 1996 and continued to keep the car well maintained and fully serviced when necessary. Today the car is highly presentable, although naturally the restoration has now mellowed slightly. Old English White with red leather upholstery. Numbers matching car. Chassis Number 670426. Body Number F1553. Engine Number W1827-8. Gearbox Number: JH 3401. Engine: six cylinder, in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, 160bhp @ 5,250rpm. Gearbox: four-speed manual. Suspension: front - independent with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, rear - live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Brakes: hydraulic four wheel drum. Left Hand drive. The car comes with its correct jack, wheel brace and tool roll as well as an original handbook. Upon a recent inspection, the engine sounded very healthy and showed a good 60psi of oil pressure. With a well-documented history of ownership and maintenance/restoration, this XK120 roadster warrants close attention from any enthusiast or admirer of the famous Jaguar marque.

    2005-12-25 23:21:26 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction in '01
    www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1137665646/

    Auction description:
    Lot 067: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1950)
    Exceptional Motor cars, Christies (28th April 2001)
    Lot Details
    Auction Exceptional Motor cars
    Christies, Tarrytown sales centre, Tarrytown
    Type Car
    Lot Number 067
    Estimate CHF40000-CHF60000
    Hammer Price -
    Hammer Price (inc premium) CHF45825
    Year 1950
    Condition rating 2
    Registration number
    Mileage -
    Chassis number 670426
    Engine number W18278

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