1952 Jaguar XK120
- Engine
- 3.4L DOHC inline-six, dual SU carburettors, 160 bhp
- Colour
- Pastel green
A March 1952 Jaguar XK120 roadster finished in the uncommon combination of Pastel Green bodywork over a Suede Green interior with a fawn hood. Delivered new to California dealer Peter Satori Motors and then to Dr H.D. Fremont, the car accumulated only modest mileage before passing through two further owners over six decades. It survives in largely original condition, retaining its matching chassis, engine, gearbox, and body, accompanied by an exceptional documentation file including the original factory warranty.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £89,600 (≈ $112K)
- 1952-03-01 → 1952-04-01Factory deliveryPeter Satori Motorspartial documentation
California dealership that took initial factory delivery of the vehicle before selling it within approximately one month.
- 1952-04-01 → 1977Private saleDr H.D. Fremontfull documentation
Used the car only sparingly for weekend drives until 1962, then kept it in careful storage until sale. A factory warranty envelope addressed to him survives with the car.
- 1977 →Private saleJohn Wellspartial documentation
Local California resident who exhibited the car at various events over several years and stored it again during the 1980s.
- 2010 →Private saleChris Boillitpartial documentation
Arizona-based owner who had a thorough recommissioning carried out, including brake work, fuel system attention, and radiator overhaul.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Period dual exhaust pipes were fitted, exiting through each rear wing — an upgrade carried out during the car's early life.
Described as an interesting period modification for this model.
- —Service
Extensive recommissioning covering brake shoe relining, replacement of the master cylinder and wheel cylinders, fuel pump rebuild, renewal of high-tension ignition leads, and radiator overhaul. Subsequently test-driven and assessed by an XK marque specialist.
Carried out relatively recently to ensure continued reliable operation; the specialist test driver noted the car's strong performance.
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