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Record Creation: Entered on 24 August 2022.

 

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2015-07-15 22:26:40 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: J1783
  • Engine Number was added: W5167-8
  • Gearbox Number was added: JL11220
  • Factory Paint Color was added: bronze
  • Factory Interior Color was added: tan
  • Original Distributor was added: Charles Hornburg, Los Angeles
  • Original Owner State was added: California
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Factory Delivery Year was added: 1952
  • Factory Delivery Month was added: 07
  • Factory Delivery Day was added: 27
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1952
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 06
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 30
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1952
  • Factory Build Month was added: 06
  • Factory Build Day was added: 18
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    2015-06-20 10:59:43 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 6/20/15
    www.ebay.com/itm/231598364891
    Current bid US $22,444 reserve not met 12 bids 9 days left in auction.

    Sellers description:
    1952 Jaguar XK-120 M, FHC, NOM a very nice driver quality XK-120, Expertly maintained and driven often, Used for many years by the same owner as a daily driver and a rally car, This car has Participated in many well know rallies including the 1,000 mile long Colorado Grand, The Grand starts and finishes in Vail Colorado and the car drove the corse, thew the Rocky Mountains climbing several high mountain passes without a problem.

    The engine was recently torn-down inspected and freshened, Balanced, new clutch, light weight flywheel, C-Type head. valves and springs replaced as needed, re-core radiator. rear main rope seal was replaced with a modern one piece seal. also the gear box has been replaced with a modern 5 speed and shifts perfectly, 5th gear easily runs down the road at 90 mph,

    Included: the Heritage Certificate. and the original gear box.

    The car presents nicely and get lots of attention at shows and rallies. If you inspect the car closely you can see that it has been driven, there are a few chips and minor dings here and there. The worst spot on the body is a crack in the filler on the front fender (pictures). Easy restoration candidate or touch-up the ares and keep driving it.

    Hagerty Fair market value for a #3 car is $72,200.00 a #2 car is $95,000.00. I feel this car falls somewhere in-between and the reserve was set accordingly.

    2015-07-11 12:29:31 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 7/11/15
    www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-Rally-Car-Driver-/231618018818
    Current bid US $10,099 reserve not met 6 bids 8 days left in auction. Buy it now price $80,000.

    Previous auction ended at $74,100 after 27 bids.

    2022-08-24 09:19:19 | pauls writes:

    Car on BAT

    bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-21/

    Auction description:

    Seller: oldtimer

    Location: Point Reyes Station, California 94956

    Listing Details

    Chassis: 679778

    6k Miles Shown, TMU

    3.4-Liter Inline-Six

    Five-Speed Manual Transmission

    Repaint in British Racing Green

    Red Leather Upholstery

    16" Wire Wheels

    Front Disc Brakes

    Spin-On Oil Filter

    Driving Lights

    Dual Exhaust

    Bucket Seatbacks

    15" Bluemels Steering Wheel

    RJS 3" Lap Belts

    Service Records

    Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

    Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

    Lot #83061

    This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe was produced in June 1952 and originally distributed in the US by Charles Hornburg of Los Angeles. It is finished in British Racing Green over red leather upholstery and is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The car is said to have spent time in Switzerland and Colorado and was featured on BaT before being acquired by the seller in July 2015. Work carried out under prior ownership included repainting the body, refreshing the interior, replacing the transmission and wheels, and installing an aluminum radiator and a dual exhaust system. Equipment includes Wilwood front disc brakes, 16″ knock-off wire wheels, driving lights, a spin-on oil filter assembly, 3″ competition lap belts, and bucket seatbacks. The oil was changed in preparation for the sale. This XK120 coupe is now offered with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, service records, spare leather upholstery, removed parts, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

    Delivered from the factory in Bronze, the car was repainted in British Racing Green under prior ownership. Features include a leather hood strap, split chrome front bumpers, driving lights, chrome side mirrors, a Monza-style fuel filler cap, rear bumperettes, and dual polished exhaust outlets. The seller notes that two vertical bars have been removed from the grille. Stone chips are present on the front fascia, and the paint is cracked around the right headlight, on the left front fender, and around the rear glass.

    Chrome 16” wire wheels wear two-eared knock-off spinners and are wrapped in 195/75 Avon Avanza AV9 tires. A full-size spare is housed in the trunk. Work during current ownership included installing Wilwood front disc brakes and an aftermarket sway bar, rebuilding the steering box, servicing the rear wheel hubs, and replacing the left rear brake cylinder, right front hub, and front wheel bearings. The rear springs have nine leaves and are stiffer than the stock setup according to the seller.

    The cabin is said to have been refreshed under prior ownership and features red leather seats along with color-coordinated door panels, dashboard accents, and carpets. Aftermarket bucket seatbacks were fitted in 2016, and additional amenities include burl wood accents, roll-down windows, a passenger grab handle from a Bentley, RJS 3″ lap belts, and a glovebox. A panel mounted under the dash houses controls for the auxiliary driving lights, electric cooling fan override, and clock. Additional work in 2016 included lowering the position of the clutch and brake pedals, adding a dedicated circuit for auxiliary accessories, and repairing the left window regulator, left door lock, and headlight wiring. The left door panel is torn near the window crank.

    The 15″ Bluemels steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer, a combination oil and fuel level gauge, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles, approximately 4k of which were added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown, and the seller states that the speedometer reads approximately 10 mph low.

    The 3.4L twin-cam inline-six features dual SU carburetors, an aluminum radiator, a dual exhaust system, and a replacement C-type cylinder head. A lightened flywheel is reportedly fitted, and service during current ownership included rebuilding the carburetors, overhauling the generator, relocating the fuel filter, resealing the cam cover, tachometer drive fitting, and external oil pipe fitting, installing a 14″ electric cooling fan, fuel pressure regulator and gauge, and spin-on oil filter assembly, and replacing the fuel line, water pump, freeze plugs, battery ground cable, and voltage regulator. The oil was changed in preparation for the sale.

    The five-speed manual transmission was installed under prior ownership, and the removed Moss transmission is included in the sale.

    The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate shows the original configuration and colors, along with chassis, engine, body, and gearbox numbers.

    2022-08-31 18:28:14 | Captain RD writes:

    Sold for $82,013 on 8/31/22

    Car on BAT

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