1950 Jaguar XK 120
- Engine
- Twin-cam inline-six (XK unit)
- Colour
- Pastel Blue
Chassis 670288 is an early steel-bodied Jaguar XK 120 roadster, the 288th example built, delivered new to Montreal in June 1950. Originally owned by David P. Gurd, it later underwent a thorough body-off restoration by Classic Showcase of Oceanside, California, emerging in correct Pastel Blue with a rebuilt engine and fully refurbished interior. A consistent award winner in Jaguar Clubs of North America concours events, it has been carefully maintained and exhibited since.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$190,400
- 1950-06-30 →Factory deliveryDavid P. Gurdpartial documentation
First registered owner; took delivery in Montreal, Canada per heritage trust documentation.
- 2006 →Southern California prominent collectorpartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough body-off restoration starting in 2010, carried out by Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California. Subsequently displayed the car in a climate-controlled museum setting.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Maintains the car with regular attention from an in-house technician and uses it carefully alongside exhibition duties.
Competition
- —Jaguar Clubs of North AmericaJaguar Clubs of North America concours (multiple)1st place, multiple occasions; scored 99.99 points
Car achieved near-perfect judging scores at several JCNA events following completion of its restoration.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010RestorationClassic Showcase
Full body-off, bare-metal restoration carried out to a high standard, including a complete engine and cylinder head rebuild to factory specifications, renewal of all major mechanical systems (electrical, cooling, hydraulic, fuel), installation of a new wiring loom, refurbishment of the Smiths instruments, fresh two-tone leather interior trim, new convertible top and tonneau cover, and replacement of all glass. Refinished in the correct Pastel Blue.
Restoration documented by a photographic folder; workshop located in Oceanside, California.
- —Service
Routine maintenance carried out at regular intervals by an on-site technician during the current owner's tenure; most recently included fluid changes and necessary servicing within the last 50 miles prior to sale.
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