2019-06-18 12:31:46 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1952-jaguar-xk120-roadster-c-9991.htm

Seller's description:
This very desirable 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is available in Old English White with a red interior. It comes equipped with a manual transmission, dual carburetors, wire wheels, soft top and includes the spare tire. It was with the same owner for many years and has just come out of storage. This is an extremely collectible Jaguar with a lot of potential. For $49,500

2019-11-17 05:33:10 | Lofty writes:

Just starting a full restoration of this beautiful car.

2021-07-02 14:39:21 | Captain RD writes:

www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa076-lot-16705-1952-jaguar-xk120-fast-road-car&pn=1&pp=100

The Classic Sale at Silverstone 2021Silverstone Auctions | 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fast Road Car

The Jaguar XK120 and later XK140 and XK150 have always been prime candidates for rallying, none more so than Ian Appleyard's legendary 'NUB120', winner of two Alpine Rallies, the RAC and the Tulip rally too. Married to William Lyons' daughter, his 120 was an alloy-bodied, non-works car, however, such was its success that it resides to this day within the Jaguar Heritage Collection and can often be seen at events up and down the country. We believe that, as a 'nod' to this and other cars of the period, our vendor created the super fast road car you see today.

In his own words:

"This 1952 Roadster was imported from the US just 2 years ago. It’s a Southern Californian car so was amazingly rust-free and proved a perfect candidate for refurbishment. It has since been through a complete restoration from end to end, fully documented with photographs taken every step of the way. It was converted to RHD using brand new steering-box components and a complete set of original RHD pedal controls. Along the way, there have been a few upgrades incorporated to help with safety and overall efficiency. Disc brakes have been installed front and rear utilising brand new components from Zeus Engineering along with a new servo system and a bespoke Aluminium radiator has been fitted and adapted for the engine which is from a later, more powerful XK150. The electrics have been upgraded utilising an original factory loom modified with additional relays and fuses, plus switches for the spot lights, indicators and manual control of the starting carburettor. An alternator has also been fitted allowing the rectifier to be deleted. A custom throttle-linkage has been created which allows for different pedal travel and provides much improved throttle response compared to the original rod-operated system. Finally, a unique custom twin exhaust system has been built which follows the later XK140/150 design but still retains the ‘look’ of a 120 at the rear with factory-looking twin pipes.

Throughout the restoration process, there has been a bias towards the racing heritage of these Jaguars with the addition of a Le Mans fuel filler cap, a leather bonnet strap, period spotlights and the deletion of the front bumper blades. (The original bumpers and mounting irons will come with the car). As part of the completely new interior, leather-trimmed bucket seats have been added which provide some additional leg-room for taller drivers.

The car is supplied with its original factory hood, but this will need trimming if it is to be used. It was never planned to be used as part of the rebuild, however a brand-new custom made tonneau cover comes with the car.

This car drives like you would expect a brand new restoration should do. The engine pulls strongly, is silky smooth with no flat-spots, and starts on the button every time whether hot or cold."

We are awaiting further information from our vendor regarding the car's XK engine but assume that the car is powered by a 3.4-litre unit from an XK150. Confirmation and engine build spec to follow.

SPECIFICATIONS

Make

JAGUAR

Model

XK120

Registration Number

NXS910

Chassis Number

672356

Body Colour

Old English White (Cream)

2023-03-05 07:37:04 | Anonymous writes:

Have those rear bumpers been fitted upside down?