1953 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L inline-six, twin overhead camshafts
- Colour
- Black with red leather interior and black hood
A 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster, manufactured on 27 May 1953 and dispatched to Hoffman Motors in New York on 11 June 1953. Retaining its original 3,442-cc twin-cam six-cylinder engine, the car is presented in its factory specification of black bodywork, red leather interior, and black hood. Following an extensive restoration, the car is described as being in excellent condition and eligible for major historic events including the Mille Miglia Storica and Le Mans Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €103,500 (≈ $114K)
- 1953-06-11 →Factory deliveryHoffman (New York dealer)full documentation
Supplying dealer in New York; vehicle dispatched from the Jaguar factory on this date as confirmed by JDHT documentation.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out, returning the car to its original factory colour scheme and bringing it to a high standard of presentation while retaining the original engine.
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