2010-08-21 09:55:03 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 8/10

www.goodingco.com/auction/index.php

Auction description:

Lot 048

Pebble Beach 2010

1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

Chassis No. 681025

Engine No. W80128

$135,000 - $150,000

Without Reserve

* A Stunningly Restored, Highly Usable Example

* One of the Era’s Best Performing Sports Cars

* Only 500 Miles Covered Since Completion of Restoration

* Quality and Accuracy of Restoration Documented by the JCNA

3,442 CC Twin OHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU Carburetors

160 HP at 5,000 RPM

4-Speed Moss Transmission

4-Wheel Drum Brakes

Front Independent Torsion Bar Suspension and Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf-Springs Suspension

In the early 1990s, this lovely Jaguar 120 was discovered in the San Francisco Bay Area, as a Robin’s Egg blue, well-maintained original example. Having been stored for 34 years, it was worthy of receiving a restoration of the highest quality. In 1997, the proprietor of Mike Tillson Motorcar Services undertook the two year restoration as his own personal project. The gleaming black finish complements the voluptuous lines of the fenders and roof, and highlights the body surfaces and panel alignment to show their near-perfect state. Similarly, the leather, wood and wool of the interior are finished to a level seldom seen on a restored production car.

The result of the restoration is spectacular and pays proper tribute not only to the inspired design of the XK120, but also to the immeasurable effect the model had on the sports car movement.

Upon completion, the car was chosen by the renowned automotive photographer Michael Furman to appear in his hardcover book Automobiles of the Chrome Age. His images capture the true identity of the XK, a sublimely elegant sports car, with every line so expertly placed as to give the effect of the metal being under tension.

Since completion of the restoration, the car has covered less than 1,000 miles and continues to present very well. In 1999, the car was judged at a JCNA national event where it achieved a nearly perfect 99.95 points, verifying the quality and accuracy of the exacting work. The single deduction was imposed for the presence of dust in the tool kit.

This outstanding Jaguar certainly has a place among the finest restored examples anywhere in the world and is deserving of your close inspection.

2010-10-16 09:40:51 | Anonymous writes:

Sold USD187,000 inc premium

2011-08-29 15:41:33 | gary parker writes:

gooding& co . Monterey auction 2011 (estimated price135-150,000) hammer price 176,000. it will be interesting to compare this car to lot#206 at the RM auction 53 F,H.C. (estimated price 120-140,000) same weekend.

2015-04-14 15:36:17 | Reno writes:

Car for sale with new images on: roadscholars.com/inventory/1953-jaguar-xk120/

2015-04-16 10:01:33 | pauls writes:

Car now offered on ebay 4/16/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-/291433650292
Current bid US $10,100 reserve not met 4 bids 6 days left in auction buy it now price $195,000.

Sellers description:
- Fully restored XK120
- Immaculately restored
- 43,926 non actual miles

This is the finest XK120 on the planet and with a little prep will be a consistent class winner at any Concours!This XK120 Fixed Head Coupe comes to us from a automobile collection focused on being the BEST. The details are what separates the best from all other restored cars available. This XK was pulled out of a warehouse in the San Francisco area in the mid-90's, 100% original, where it had sat for over 34 years. Mike and Sue Tillson of West Chester, Pennsylvania had just won their class at the Amelia Island's Concours and were now looking to win at Pebble Beach. They purchased this car to win because the Jaguar was still wearing her original paint and interior and every nut, bolt, washer, hose clamp, etc. was also completely original to the car. Following a 2 year restoration and a few hundred thousand dollars, they discovered the class they wished to enter was no longer and their dream of competing at Pebble Beach with this exquisite car would not happen. The Tillson's did show her at a JCNA event and scored 99.95 out of 100 points then vanished for the better part of 10 years. We have been lucky enough to find this treasure, having traveled only a few hundred miles since being in a private collection and still wearing her California black plate. This is the finest XK120 on the planet and with a little prep will be a consistent class winner at any Concours!

2015-04-26 10:26:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/26/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-/291442484517
Current bid $8,100 reserve not met 7 bids 8 days left in auction, buy it now price $195,000.

Previous auction ended at $65,100 after 7 bids.