1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L DOHC inline-six, 160 bhp, four-speed manual
- Colour
- Squadron Blue
Chassis 670662 is a left-hand-drive Jaguar XK 120 roadster, the 662nd such example built, completed on 4 September 1950. Originally delivered in Pastel Blue to a San Francisco buyer in January 1951, the car saw minimal use after 1960 and is believed to retain its original mileage of under 5,000 miles. A comprehensive restoration in the mid-1990s returned it to concours condition in Squadron Blue over French Grey leather, and it retains its original 3.4-litre twin-cam six-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$106,400
- 1951 →Factory deliveryD.S. Grosspartial documentation
Original purchaser based in San Francisco, California. The car saw minimal use from 1960 onward during this ownership.
- 1984 → 2000-08-01Private saleVincent Weatherbypartial documentation
Based in Costa Mesa, California. Commissioned a full restoration during the mid-1990s, including a respray in Squadron Blue and a new French Grey soft top.
- 2000-08-01 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Stored the car in a climate-controlled environment as part of a larger collection; kept it unshown and sparingly driven since acquisition. Recent full service completed with documented invoices.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out in the mid-1990s, with the car refinished in Squadron Blue over a French Grey leather interior. Chromed wire wheels and Firestone wide whitewall tyres were fitted.
Restoration commissioned by second owner Vincent Weatherby.
- —BodyworkMotion Products
New soft convertible top fitted in the closest available shade to the original French Grey colour.
Work carried out by John Kies at Motion Products in Neenah, Wisconsin, during or around the mid-1990s restoration.
- —Service
Comprehensive service completed, with associated invoices exceeding $5,000 in total.
Most recent service prior to the auction offering; car described as fully ready for use.
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