3.4 XK120 | Pastel Blue | ||||
Open Two Seater | Red | ||||
Left Hand Drive | French Grey | ||||
Charles Hornburg, Los Angeles | |||||
11 June 1952 | |||||
W4893-8 | |||||
F4266 | |||||
JL10616 | |||||
27 May 1952 | United States | ||||
1952 | Dark Blue | ||||
2020 | Red | ||||
Rest: Nice | |||||
Original | Reseda | ||||
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5 Speed |
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1J44526 |
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2008-10-24 05:51:14 | Jon Pollock writes:
Car currently being restored
to concours standards in my shop.
2020-05-17 12:10:12 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 5/20
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0120/driving-into-summer/lots/r0160-1952-jaguar-xk-12 ...
1952 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
$100,000 - $125,000
Sold For $137,500
RM | Online Only - DRIVING INTO SUMMER 21 - 29 MAY 2020
Chassis No. 672285
Engine No. W 4893-8
Body No. F 4266
Highly detailed, show-quality, frame-off restoration
Restored and upgraded by Jaguar Specialist John Pollock
Professionally repainted in 2018
Matching numbers engine block and cylinder head
Documented by its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
Upgraded with a Tremec five-speed gearbox
Includes convertible top, tonneau cover, side curtains, spare wheel, toolkit, and jack
Successful participant in the Colorado Grand and California Mille
Ideally suited for vintage touring and rally events
Please note that this lot will need to be collected from Los Angeles, CA
According to its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, this stunning dark blue XK 120 roadster was completed by the factory on 27 May 1952 and delivered to Los Angeles, California. A California car since new, the current owner desired to not only have this classic roadster restored to perfection, but also make some improvements for safety, reliability, and more suitable for touring and vintage rally events. To that end, the XK 120 was treated to a comprehensive, frame-off restoration by noted Southern California Jaguar marque specialist John Pollock. He added a host of tasteful improvements and upgrades during the restoration that still allow this Jaguar to retain its original aesthetics and character while also significantly enhancing its drivability and reliability.
Some of the enhancements include Wilwood front disc-brakes, a Tremec five-speed gearbox with a .73 fifth gear ratio, Griffen aluminum radiator with auxiliary fan switch, Petronix electronic ignition system with matching high-voltage coil, gear reduction starter, Lucas 700 driving lights, stainless-steel exhaust system, and five Vredestein 185/SR16 High-Speed radial tires. Driver comfort and safety considerations were addressed with a custom-made set of bucket seats, competition seat belts, a 15-inch reproduction of the original steering wheel, a Hylon fire extinguisher, and Dynamat-lined floors and firewall. Additionally, a matching blue Stayfast tonneau cover along with a toolkit, owner’s manuals, and service receipts accompany the car.
Since the restoration was completed, the Jaguar has been driven less than 3,000 reliable miles. Many of these miles were accumulated when the car participated successfully in both the Colorado Grand and the California Mille. A full service and proper sorting were recently completed by Jaguar expert Steve’s Jaguar, making this uniquely upgraded XK 120 ready to be enjoyed by its next driving enthusiast.