2007-11-01 08:22:53 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/1/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-120-M-1954-JAGUAR-XK-120-M-ROADSTER_W0QQitemZ1 ...
Current bid $6,766 reserve not met, 5 bids, 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
A 1954 JAGUAR XK 120 (M) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT ROADSTER. This rare "Special Equipment Roadster" is the desirable upgraded sport or competition model which offered more than the standard car , increasing the horsepower and adding several other options that makes this car even more exceptional. This well preserved bit of history is rare to find in this condition. With a bit of work this beauty could be brought back to its original glory. The body is straight and the interior is in good condition. The car runs and drives well and of course has the beauty , style and class that only a JAGUAR has.

2009-08-01 06:59:03 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/1/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-1954-Jaguar-XK120SE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp45 ...
Current bid $50,100 reserve not met, 3 bids 6 days left in auction. Car is also said to be scheduled to appear at the Bonham's and Butterfield's auction in Carmel, CA, on August 14th. Lot #266

Sellers description:
This car was restored with the next 55 years of its life in mind. Starting with an authentic special equipment, numbers matching car purchased from a dealer in Reno, Nevada; the car was completely stripped down and restored. The body and frame were acid bath-dipped to remove all paint and rust. Minor rust was found in the sills and boot area, an old accident repair was found in the front, right wheel well. Over 500 hours of body and paint work have brought the car back to a factory-fresh condition. Wherever possible the original nuts and bolts, a mixture of SAE and British Standard/Whitworth, were stripped and re-blackened per original plating style of the 1950’s. Over $3,000 dollars was spent just on re-chroming original items. The interior kit is from BAS, Ltd, considered the best supplier of XK120 interior kits and has authentic Wilton wool carpets and Connolly leather. A complete, authentic style wiring loom kit was installed.

The original engine, gearbox and differential were completely rebuilt. The cylinders were bored out to 0.06” over and the crank turned down 0.03”. New bearing were used everywhere, including the cam shafts. New valve tappets were also installed. A hydraulic chain tensioner was added to increase engine life and a full seal was added to the rear crankshaft to eliminate the typical oil leakage seen when using the standard, two piece “rope” seals. A Falcon stainless steel exhaust with sport silencers was used giving the car a wonderful sound.

The is an extremely original car and the proper jack, complete tool kit and air pump are included. The Lucas electronics all have the correct build dates to support the December, 1953 car manufacturing date. This includes the starter (Oct-53), turn signal relay (Jul-53), dynamo (Nov-53), wiper motor (Nov-53), deadlight dipper switch (Nov-53), regulator (Dec-53) and starter solenoid (Nov-53).

The four wire wheels on the car are new from Dayton, the spare is the original Dunlup which was stripped, trued and painted body color to match the rest. The front suspension was rebuilt with Koni shocks and using poly bushes throughout which should last the next 50 years. Uprated torsion bars were installed up front and new rear leaf springs, with the proper leather gaiters, were installed in the rear. The car drives wonderfully and the heavy duty torsion bars provide great tracking in turns. All 6 wheel brake cylinders have been lined in brass to provide a long life of service. New drums and brake shoes were added.

A custom dark blue tonneau cover and convertible top, with matching side curtains were provided by BAS and compliment the light blue exterior and dark red interior. A custom walnut burl center dash was added along with a Moto-Lita walnut steering wheel. The smaller steering wheel makes the car much, much easier to drive if you're over 5' 10".

Car Identification:
Manufactured: 3-Dec-53
Chassis: S674424
Engine: F1203-8S
Body: F6686
Gearbox: JL 19949

Key items of authenticity
* Properly blackened, period-correct bolts
* Authentic clock upgraded internally with new electronics for greater reliability
* All gauges are correct Smith or Lucas
* Authentic, cloth-covered wiring loom
* Complete and accurate tool kit, jack and new Thor hammer
* Period correct Lucas electronics
o dynamo, starter, windscreen washer pump, turn signal relay, starter solenoid, dimmer switch, wiper motor
* Authentic Lucas fuel pump and authentic Lucas fuel sender
* Authentic Lucas horns

Summary of Rebuilt Items
* Front suspension and steering
o Original front end suspension components
o All new u-joints
o New splined hubs and bearings
* Rebuilt engine:
o Numbers matching block and head
o All new bearings and rings
o All new valves, tappets and seats
o New timing chains and components
o Rebuilt oil pump
o Original light-weight flywheel
o Re-procelained exhaust manifold
o Stainless steel exhaust
o Complete rebuild of SU carbs including new throttle shafts, bushings and needle valves
o Hydraulic chain tensioner and full rear oil seal
* Rebuilt transmission
o Numbers matching
o New clutch, pressure plate and throw-out bearing
o New bearings; input, output and needle
* Brakes
o Caliper pistons are sleeved in brass,
o Master and slave cylinders in stainless steel.
o New drums and shoes, front and back
* Entire rear suspension rebuilt
o New output bearings
o New leaf springs with leather gaiters
o New U-joints
* New seat frames wood
* Re-cored, period-correct radiator
* Complete, cloth covered, color correct, new wiring harness from British Wiring
* Color correct dark red interior kit from BAS, LTD.
* Custom dark blue cloth material hood, side curtains and tonneau cover
* All chrome either re-plated or new
* Beautiful, orange peel-free, light blue paint on matching numbers body

This car is a joy to drive! The engine is strong and responsive thanks to the over-sized pistons, and the heavy duty torsion bars make the car handle extremely well. The custom convertible top and side curtains make the car really stand out from the crowd!

2009-08-08 09:10:37 | pauls writes:

Car to be at Bonhams auction 8/09
www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r

Auction description:
Lot No: 266•
1953 Jaguar XK120SE OTS
Chassis no. S674424
Engine no. F1203-8S
Estimate: $100,000 - 130,000

2009-08-18 23:16:25 | McNabb writes:

Sold at Bonham & Butterfield Auction at The Quail in Carmel, CA in August, 2009 for $221,500 including premium.

2018-10-25 08:38:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auctoin 11/18

www.mecum.com/lots/LN1118-361298/1953-jaguar-xk120-se-roadster/

Auction description:

Lot S135.1 Las Vegas 2018 Nov 15-17

The Academy of Art University Collection

Trans 4-Speed

Estimate $220,000 - $240,000

Sold for $170,500

Ground-up restoration to correct standards

Estimated 500 hours invested in bodywork and paint

Rebuilt 3.4/180 HP inline 6-cylinder engine

Engine no. F1203-8S

C-type cylinder head

Stainless dual exhaust

Rebuilt 4-speed gearbox and differential

Restored suspension components

Red Connolly leather with Wilton carpets

Dark Blue convertible top with matching side curtains and tonneau

Wood dash and steering wheel

Lucas fog lamps

Painted Dayton wire wheels with spinners

1953 ground-up restored XK120 SE with an estimated 500 hours invested in body and paint work alone. Finished in light blue, the red Connolly leather interior and Wilton carpets are complemented by a wood-rim steering wheel and wood center console, replete with Smiths instruments. The same attention has been paid to rebuilding the engine, gearbox, differential and suspension components. Optional Lucas fog lamps and fender mirrors augment the exterior, while the painted Dayton wires are wrapped in blackwall tires.

2019-03-06 09:43:17 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/617

Seller's description:

1954 Jaguar XK-120 SE 3.4 OTS

Current condition: SHOW Performance: Rebuilt 3.4L, 180 HP, inline 6-cylinder SE engine with SU Carbs Transmission: Rebuilt 4-speed gearbox Suspension: Independent front suspension with transverse wishbones, elongated torsion bars, and an anti-roll bar, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs Color exterior: Pastel Blue Color interior: Red Connolly leather, Dark Blue convertible top w/matching Tonneau cover Mileage: 30,160 miles showing Wheels: Painted Dayton wire wheels with spinners, with an original restored Dunlop wire wheel, painted to match, as the spare Tires: Firestone 185 SR 16 Brakes: four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Vin #: S674424 Engine #: F1203-8S Gearbox #: JL19949

Born on the 9th of December 1953, this numbers matching special XK-120 SE has been ground-up restored, to correct standards, with a great deal of time invested into the body and paint work alone. The core car was an extremely original car with all the proper dates on the Lucas electronics to support the build date. Finished in a lustrous Pastel Blue, the Red Connolly leather interior and Wilton carpets are complemented by Smiths instruments to complete this sporty look. The same attention has been paid to rebuilding the engine, gearbox, differential and suspension components. Optional Lucas fog lamps and fender mirrors augment the exterior, while the painted Dayton wires are wrapped in Blackwall tires, and a stainless dual exhaust was also installed. For this build, the goal was to be as correct as possible. Work started with an acid bath to strip the paint and rust, and whenever possible the original nuts and bolts were stripped and re-blackened (per original plating style of the 50’s). It is correct and proper from the authentic Smith heater (with a new core), the Trico washer bottle and bracket, Bakelite battery covers, cloth-covered wire loom, BAS interior kit with Wilton wool carpets and Connelly leather, and a custom blue hood to match the Tonneau cover. It has upgraded torsion bars, leather gaiters, and brass lined brake cylinders. Accompanied by a restoration photo book, restoration invoices, tool roll, sales brochures, Jaguar Operating & Service Handbook, along with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate. This XK-120 Roadster is ready to be admired, shown, and enjoyed by a discerning collector who seeks a fine example.

2020-12-25 08:28:21 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/21

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az21/arizona/lots/r0093-1954-jaguar-xk-120-se-roadste ...

Auction description:

1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster

Lot Number 120

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - ARIZONA 22 JANUARY 2021

Chassis No. S 674424

Engine No. F 1203-8S

Body No. F 6686

Cylinder Head No.F 1203-8S

Highly desirable “SE” specification

Numbers-matching engine, cylinder head, gearbox, and body

Pastel Blue with blue hood over red interior

Comprehensively restored with a close attention to accuracy

Accompanied by tools, tire pump, restoration documentation, and JDHT certificate

Completed on 9 December 1953, this numbers-matching engine, cylinder head, gearbox, and body example has been fully restored, to excellent standards, with a special focus on originality and attention to detail. Work started with an acid bath to take the car to bare metal before refinishing in a lustrous Pastel Blue with matching blue hood and tonneau cover. The same attention has been paid to rebuilding the original engine, four-speed gearbox, differential and suspension components. Proper date-coded electrical equipment, including the optional Lucas fog lamps and fender mirrors augments the exterior, while the body color painted Dayton wires are wrapped in blackwall tires. An original, restored Dunlop wire wheel is included as a spare.

In the cockpit, the red Connolly leather interior and Wilton carpets are complemented by Smiths instruments to complete this Jaguar’s classic look. It is also equipped with a beautiful four-spoke wood wheel and wood instrument panel for a great personal touch. The car features the correct and proper Smiths heater, the Trico washer bottle and bracket, and cloth-covered wire loom. It has upgraded torsion bars, leather gaiters, and brass-lined brake cylinders. Inside and out, no expense was spared during the restoration to preserve originality, down to the original fasteners being re-plated and reused wherever possible.

It is accompanied by a restoration photo book, restoration invoices, tools, tire pump, a Jaguar Operating & Service Handbook, and its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.