2007-10-19 06:54:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/20/07
www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.php

Auction description:
The Spirit of Motoring Ascot
Saturday 20th October 2007
1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
Registration no: tbc
Chassis no: 5-678377
Estimate: £35,000-45,000
Lot 344

Originally delivered to Great Britain but latterly taken to the south of France by the vendor, this XK120 has enjoyed a cosseted existence right up until 2002 when it underwent a full bare metal re-spray to its original colour of red Further restoration work took place in 2006 with a comprehensive reworking of the braking system, as well as all wood being refurbished and varnished and completely new carpeting and door panelling being fitted to the burgundy finished interior. Described by the vendor as being in good to excellent condition in every respect, this British drop-head sportscar represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example with all the costly work completed.

2007-12-20 22:09:06 | pauls writes:

Car was again at auction 12/07
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1789294102/

Auction description:
Lot 362: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
True Greats, Coys (4th December 2007)
1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
Originally delivered to Great Britain but latterly taken to the south of France by the vendor, this XK120 enjoyed a cosseted existence right through to 2002 when it underwent a full bare metal re-spray to its original colour of red (the accompanying images are of a similar vehicle.) Further restoration work took place in 2006 with a comprehensive reworking of the braking system, as well as all wood being refurbished and varnished. More recently, the biscuit interior trim and black convertible top have also been replaced; all work was carried out by JD Joseph, a specialist in this field. Described by the vendor as being in good to excellent condition in every respect, this British drop-head sports car represents a good opportunity to acquire a car with all the costly work completed.
Lot Details
Auction True Greats
Coys, London
Estimate £35000-£42000
Outcome NOT SOLD
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1954
Condition rating
Registration number 328 UXV
Mileage -
Chassis number S-678377

2009-05-14 06:25:25 | Peter Ingram writes:

Back in South of France or more exactly at Coys Auction Monaco May 2009 Lot 214 Est Euros 65 -75,000

2017-12-09 03:16:24 | John Elmgreen writes:

This car S678377 was sold new through Hoffman, California, original body colour Cream. Its original engine block has been reported as being in another XK120 in New York.

2017-12-09 14:08:10 | Lofty writes:

Was reg A 6089 in Norway and 328 UXV poss UK. Links to US Embassy in Norway