2022-12-08 18:25:03 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/23
www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545407/1954-jaguar-xk120-m-roadster/

Auction description:
Lot K155.1 Kissimmee 2023 Jan 4-15
Chassis No. S675468
Body No. F7743
Part of the Rick Grant Collection since 1974
Purchased from International Motor Cars, Ltd on August 12, 1974
3.4L DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine
Dual SU sidedraft carburetors
4-speed manual gearbox
Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes
Smiths instrumentation
Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel
Finished in Black paint with White No. 4 roundels
Red leather upholstery and carpets
Brooklands windscreens
Leather hood strap
Red-painted wire wheels with chrome knock-off spinners
Acquired by Rick Grant from International Motor Cars Ltd. on August 12, 1974, it is one of the foundation blocks of this remarkable collection. With its Brooklands aero screens, driver-seat lap belt and red-painted wire wheels, it invites spirited driving in both fast road use and road rallies, as well as tours. Powered by a 3.4L DOHC inline-6 with dual SU sidedraft carburetors that is paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox, the Jaguar’s body—Body No. F7743—is covered in black paint with white No. 4 roundels. Inside, one finds red leather upholstery and carpets, Smiths instrumentation and a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel.

It’s also one of a select group of models eligible for Italy’s exclusive Mille Miglia retrospective, which limits entry to those cars that took part in the original event between 1927 and 1957. Jaguar driver Leslie Johnson came fifth in the 1950 Mille Miglia, which was an outstanding achievement for a production car. More recently a 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster was the top-placed Jaguar in the 2021 event. Closer to home, this XK120 M roadster is also eligible for the California Mille and a host of road tours.