2025-05-28 19:03:50 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

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Auction description:

Seller: Joefrohlich

Location: Ramsey, New Jersey 07446

Chassis: 673083

43k Miles Shown

3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Old English White Paint

Red Leather Upholstery

16″ Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps

Auxiliary Driving Lights

Dual SU Carburetors

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #194630

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 roadster was refreshed in 2018 and 2019 with a repaint and an interior overhaul, and it has since been kept in storage apart from roughly 100 miles of driving. The car is finished in Old English White over red leather, and it is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes auxiliary driving lights, 16″ steel wheels, Smiths instruments, and dual SU carburetors. The vehicle was acquired by the seller in 2025, and its brake system was serviced in May 2025 along with some exterior and interior elements. This XK120 roadster is offered with a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

Records that the vehicle was disassembled and stripped before it was refinished around six years ago. In May 2025, the headlights were replaced, and the rear wheel spats were refinished.

Trimmed with bright hubcaps, the 16″ steel wheels are mounted with 6.00-series tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums, and the hydraulic master cylinder and wheel cylinders were replaced in May 2025, also.

An interior kit with replacement leather, seat foam, carpet, insulation, and door panels was installed in 2018. Door pull straps and some trim pieces were fitted in May 2025, as well.

The four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 43k miles, while refurbishment invoices list mileage around 42,900.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six has dual SU carburetors, and it sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Replacement wiring harnesses were installed in 2018. The radiator and thermostat were replaced along with associated hoses after the vehicle overheated in 2019. The crankshaft pulley was replaced in 2020.

The factory engine number W6450-8 is pictured on the chassis tag. The VIN on the New Jersey title is W64508.