1950 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six (E-Type unit installed; original 3.8L XK engine also present)
- Colour
- Two-tone black and cream
Chassis 670047 is an early alloy-bodied Jaguar XK 120 roadster, reportedly the third such car delivered to the United States, and is distinguished by its exceptional state of original preservation. First acquired by Brooks 'Kip' Stevens — prominent industrial designer and SCCA Milwaukee Region Activities Chairman — it was campaigned at Watkins Glen and Elkhart Lake in the early 1950s and retained by Stevens until his death in 1996. The car retains much of its original 1950 paintwork, interior, and brightwork, and has passed through only a handful of careful subsequent owners.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$407,000
- 1950 → 1996Private saleBrooks Stevensfull documentation
Original purchaser; reportedly among the earliest Americans to acquire an XK 120. Raced it locally and continued bringing it to concours and JCNA events until the early 1990s. Never sold the car during his lifetime.
- 1996 →InheritanceStevens familypartial documentation
Car passed to the family following Stevens' death in 1996 and was subsequently sold.
- 1996 → 1999Private saleDon Searspartial documentation
California-based enthusiast described as well-known; acquired the car from the Stevens family after Brooks Stevens passed away.
- 1999 →Private saleRoger Morrisonpartial documentation
Described as a prominent collector based in Salina, Kansas. Later sold the car on to the subsequent owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCraig McCawpartial documentation
Current consignor; purchased from Roger Morrison and maintained the car as a preferred piece within a notable private collection.
Competition
- 1950SCCA1950 Seneca CupDriver: Brooks Stevens7th overall
Held at Watkins Glen. Stevens also served as SCCA Milwaukee Region Activities Chairman that same year.
- 1952Janes Hill Airport RaceDriver: Brooks Stevens
Contested at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin; no finishing position recorded in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1950Bodywork
Car was repainted by Stevens shortly after purchase in his signature two-tone black and cream livery.
Much of this original paintwork reportedly survives to the present day.
- —Modification
The original XK engine was removed and a 3.8-litre E-Type unit installed in its place for use as a vintage rally powerplant, preserving the matching-numbers engine from further wear.
The original engine, number W 1078-8, accompanies the car and remains in serviceable condition.
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