2008-06-11 12:57:55 | Lofty writes:

Original N. California car. 3rd owner. Purchased in 1969. 46,000 original miles. Many show awards. For Sale.

2016-11-24 05:14:02 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/xk-120m/1881926.html

Sellers description:
Location: Chico, California, 95928
VIN #: S681022
Mileage: 46,000
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Excellent
Exterior: Blue
Interior: Blue

Purchased in 1969 from 2nd owner. Always been in this No. Calif.l area. Mainly used for shows and special events. Many show awards. Well maintained.

Price: $89,500

2018-07-02 14:20:23 | pauls writes:

Car now on BAT
bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-3/
Current Bid: $27,500 Ends In: 7 days

Seller's description:
Lot #10760
Seller: bobdonoho
Location: Chico, California 95928
Chassis: S681022
46k Miles Shown
3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Longterm Current Ownership
Early 1970s Cosmetic Refurbishment
Custom Teak Dash
California Blue Plates
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe is the 2,021 of 2,678 models produced between 1951 and 1954, and as a Special Equipment example it left the factory with several trim and performance upgrades. The seller purchased the car in 1969 from the second owner and has added just 7k miles over the past 49 years. A repaint in light blue metallic was commissioned in 1971, along with a reupholstering of the interior and adding a custom dash. Power is supplied by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six mated to 4-speed manual gearbox. This XK120 is now being offered with a factory service manual, the original tool kit, and a clear California title in the seller's name.

When the seller acquired the car in 1969, the left front fender was damaged. It was professionally repaired, and the exterior refinished in a non-original light blue metallic. Noted cosmetic flaws include some chips around the edge of the hood and a minor door ding.

The car wears California blue plates along with whitewall tires on its wire wheels. A knock-off hammer is included as shown in the photo gallery below.

The original burled walnut dash and door caps were replaced with custom teak pieces following the 1970s repaint, at which point the interior was also reupholstered. 46k miles are shown on the odometer.

As a Special Equipment model, the 3.4-liter inline-six comes equipped with high-lift camshafts and a lightened flywheel. The engine and 4-speed gearbox are said to remain original to the car. Chipped porcelain is evident on the headers and an aftermarket exhaust system comes fitted. Note the factory grease gun on the inner fender well.

The chassis plate denotes this car as an SE example.

The original fuel tank was replaced around 10 years ago.

A matching spare, factory tool kit, jack, and lead hammer reside the trunk.