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S680557

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United States49092

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Record Creation: Entered on 2 November 2005.

 

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2006-01-17 00:50:50 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Title Year was added: 1953
  • Car Condition was added: Exc. original
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current City was added: Meadow Brook
  • Current State was added: Michigan
  • Current Country was changed from USA to United States
  • 2006-04-28 13:54:45 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was added: green
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • 2006-10-03 11:45:02 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was changed from green to pastel green
  • 2012-01-08 15:52:45 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was changed from Exc. original to Rest: Nice
  • Current City was changed from Meadow Brook to Marshall
  • Current State was changed from Michigan to Virginia
  • Last Seen was changed from 2005 to 2012
  • 2012-01-09 15:45:15 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Factory Build Year was added: 1952
  • Factory Build Month was added: 12
  • 2012-02-14 00:55:40 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: J2560
  • Engine Number was added: W70428S
  • Gearbox Number was added: JL11565
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was added: 49092|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was added: United States!VA|
  • 2012-08-07 23:20:44 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Gearbox Number was changed from JL11565 to JL14365
  • Factory Paint Color was added: pastel green
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Original Distributor was added: Chas. Hornburg
  • Original Owner City was added: Marshall
  • Original Owner State was added: Virginia
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 01
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 03
  • Factory Build Day was added: 29
  • 2014-06-06 04:43:00 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Original Owner City was deleted, old value was: Marshall
  • Original Owner State was deleted, old value was: Virginia
  • Photos of S680557

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    Exterior Photos (3)

    Uploaded January 2012:

    2012-01-10
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    2012-01-08
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    Uploaded April 2006:

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    Interior Photos (2)

    Uploaded January 2012:

    2012-01-10
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    Detail Photos: Engine (1)

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    2012-01-10
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    2006-01-16 22:17:50 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction in '04
    http://www.rmauctions.com/AuctionResults.cfm?SaleCode=MB04#

    Auction description:
    Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook
    Saturday, July 31, 2004 [Print]
    1953 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe

    ESTIMATE: $45,000 - $55,000
    CHASSIS NO: S-680557

    Less than 25,000 Miles From New
    180hp, 3,442 cc inline six-cylinder dual overhead camshaft engine, four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 102"

    RM Auctions is delighted to present this unique XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe on behalf of its long time owners. Records indicate that this particular Jaguar was originally delivered to Judge Jonathan Richards of Red Oak, Iowa and several years later it was then purchased by Mark Stevens of Nebraska. After passing through the ownership of several very caring, private individuals, the car was then purchased by its current owners who have cared for the Jaguar for approximately 15 years.

    We understand that the odometer shows less than 25,000 miles, which the vendor reports to be correct and authentic from new – an average of less than 429 a year. Accordingly, the pastel green car is a virtual time warp example still displaying its unique original paint. We understand the XK is even complete with the original Dunlop spare tire. The current owners did have to replace the interior leather and did so by correctly matching red leather and carpeting to the original. Overall, the car is stunning and it is a compliment to its longtime current owner who even went to the lengths of storing the car in a climate controlled garage at all times.

    This beautiful Jaguar has been highly sought after and rewarded. In 1990 the car was invited to the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance and then again in 1995 it returned taking a Best in Class award. Additionally, the Jaguar scored a first place finish in regional JCNA competition and then later that year it was awarded a seventh place finish in National judging. Truly, this 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe is a remarkable example that will continue to bring its next owners as much pleasure as it has done for its current owners. Its condition is nearly irreplaceable and marks a rare opportunity to purchase a very special car that could never be duplicated.

    2006-10-03 08:05:47 | pauls writes:

    Additional information at:
    www.carcollector.com/MarketJournal/RMMeadowBrook04.pdf

    Willow green, dark red leather. Condition 3. Chassis cleaned and painted but not restored. Fair driver.

    2012-01-08 11:09:20 | John writes:

    I just purchased this XK120 on January of 2012 from its current Indiana owner. He did purchase it at the RM auction in 2004. Car now sports beautiful new body and wheel paint in its original color. Overall presention remains excellent. Car has been mechanically sorted so she now drives excellent with no issues. Interior is still very good. Engine bay and underbody are still original as it left the factory.

    2012-02-13 13:25:42 | John Feser writes:

    Acutal milage as of 1.1.2012 is 25,200.

    2012-02-14 05:45:50 | Peter Ingram writes:

    The gearbox number does not seem right for this chassis number and such an original car ??

    2012-08-07 16:12:10 | John Feser writes:

    Corrected gearbox serial number.

    I did not read the numbers correctly on the data plate on my original posting. Verified number on the Heritage Certificate and the gearbox itself.

    2013-05-21 08:30:14 | John Feser writes:

    In May 2013 was awarded "Best in Show" at the "Britain on the Green" at Gunston Hall in VA. Over 350 cars were in attendance.

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