2013-02-27 11:58:13 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/27/13
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Current bid $31,100 reserve not met, 2 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
VIN: 672631
Exterior Color: Red
1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
s/n 672631 Engine no.W5568-8
Red with Black Interior
This particular car is a structurally excellent California car that has never been restored. Sold new in California, this car remained in the same family from the late 1970s to 2013 and has been used sparingly but maintained over the years. The work included a complete engine and gearbox rebuild approximately 600 miles ago. Within the last 2000 miles, much other work has been performed, including replacing the front shocks, fitting a new fuel pump, replacing the brake master cylinder, rebuilding the wheel cylinders, rebuilding the carburetors, converting the car to wire wheels, fitting electronic ignition, and fitting a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel.

Cosmetically, the car has been undisturbed during this period, and has patina throughout. The body is extremely straight and solid, with excellent fit and panel operation. The solidity of the car is evident underneath as well, with no evidence of corrosion, past or present. Additionally, there is no evidence of accidents ever having occurred either. The paintwork is older and is showing wear, with numerous chips, cracks and scratches, as well as an area where it has been polished through on the front left fender. The chrome has light to moderate pitting throughout, but all metalwork and trim is straight and present. The glass and lights are in very good to excellent shape throughout. The wheels and tires are in very good shape as well.

The interior has an older retrim and the carpeting has been replaced by unusual rubber matting. The wood-rimmed steering wheel is excellent, and the dashboard and instruments are in very good cosmetic shape. Most of the instruments work, although the water temperature gauge is not currently functional.

The engine compartment and trunk are both unrestored and are in good honest condition, with no signs of bodged repairs or cut corners. The spare is a wire wheel as well and the engine compartment is correctly presented, if somewhat dirty.

The car runs and drives extremely well. The engine starts easily and displays superb oil pressure. The starting solenoid is switch-operated and works well, and the engine is well-tuned, pulling easily even from low engine speeds. The gearbox operates as it should, as do the steering and suspension. The chassis is composed and the car gives the driver the confidence to use the car in the sporting manner for which it was designed. The brakes stop the car effectively, although it pulls to the right slightly.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a mechanically sorted and extremely solid car that exemplifies the term California car. This car's outstanding structural condition borders on unbelievable, given that the car has never been restored. As a restoration candidate, this is a superb example that gives the owner the peace of mind that the car has never been a basket case, but at the same time, the car is so solid and works superbly as is, so would make a characterful driver to use care-free on a daily basis or in events without fear of stone chips or the occasional puddle. Certainly, in event use, the car is sure to attract lots of positive attention for its patina, and simply because it is not another sparklingly restored example. The car is complete with over 30 years of service records, original and reproduction manuals, and unrestored weather equipment and spats.

2026-10-01 12:48:24 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT:

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1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Seller: TheSandman

Location: Elk Grove, California

Chassis: 672631

Under 100k Miles Shown, TMU

3.4L DOHC Inline-Six

Dual SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted Pastel Green

Suede Green Leather Upholstery

Chrome 16” Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Electric Power Steering

Burl Wood Dash Panel

AM/FM Radio

Stainless-Steel Exhaust System

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Collection of Spare & Removed Parts

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #267293

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 roadster was dispatched to the US via Hornburg Jaguar of Los Angeles, California, in August 1952. Chassis 672631 underwent a color change to red as well as an engine rebuild while with an earlier owner from 1982 to 2013, at which point it was sold to the prior owner and refurbished over a number of years. Work involved an interior re-trim in Suede Green leather as well as a repaint in its factory Pastel Green finish, the latter of which was completed following the current owner’s acquisition in 2020. The car is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission and rides on chrome 16” knock-off wire wheels. It is further equipped with electrically assisted power steering and a stainless-steel exhaust system along with a burl wood dash panel and a retrofitted AM/FM radio. This XK120 roadster is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, partial service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

Finished from the factory in Pastel Green, the car underwent a color change to red at some point before being returned to its factory color in 2021. The car wears a tan top boot and is accompanied by a black soft top and side curtains, though the latter are torn and require replacement. Further details include a split front windshield and tri-bar headlamps as well as chrome front bumpers and rear bumperettes.

Chrome 16” wire wheels feature knock-off hubs and are mounted with 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, while braking is handled by four-wheel drums. The car was factory equipped with an independent front suspension with telescopic-type hydraulic shock absorbers as well as semi-elliptical rear leaf springs and Girling hydraulic rear shock absorbers. It was retrofitted with electrically assisted power steering under previous ownership, and the suspension was serviced in June 2021. The seller notes that the spare wire wheel and tire do not fit in the trunk and that the wire wheels interfere with rear wheel spats.

The re-trimmed cabin features bucket seats upholstered in Suede Green leather as well as a color-coordinated surround, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include a Retrosound AM/FM radio as well as a heater, a dash-mounted mirror, a passenger-side grab handle, and door map pockets.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is paired with a wood gear knob and fronts a burl wood dash housing Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows just under 100k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. The speedometer was serviced in 2004, and true mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six is believed to have been fitted with a replacement cylinder head at the time of the aforementioned 2004 rebuild. The engine breathes through dual SU carburetors and has been fitted with an electronic ignition. The electrical system has been converted to a 12-volt, negative-earth setup. The seller notes an oil leak.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was rebuilt in 2004. The car is further equipped with a stainless-steel exhaust system.

A collection of spare and removed parts is included in the sale.

The Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust lists the factory colors as well as the build and dispatch dates.

A composite image of various identification markings on the car is shown above. The California title lists the sequence stamped to the block—W55688— as the VIN.