1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
- Colour
- Black with black roof
Chassis 670499 is a 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster built for the American market and distributed through Max Hoffman of New York. A steel-bodied early production example, it was finished at the factory in black with a black hood and biscuit interior with red piping. Following years of dormancy, a thorough, documented restoration was completed around 2007. The car subsequently earned AACA First Junior, Senior, and First Grand National honours, two 100-point JCNA scores, and Best in Show recognition, confirming its status as a concours-grade example.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$143,000
- → 1987Mr. Odell of Delawarepartial documentation
Acquired the car at some point during the 1970s and retained it until selling in 1987.
- 1987 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Car sat unused for roughly two decades before a thorough, documented restoration was initiated around 2007, targeting AACA and JCNA judging standards.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryFirst owner — unrecordednone documentation
Delivered via Max Hoffman of New York as a U.S.-market example; identity not captured in available records.
Competition
- 2016AACAAACA First JuniorFirst Junior award
- 2016AACAAACA SeniorSenior award
- 2017JCNAJaguar Club Concours — Susquehanna Valley100-point score
- 2017JCNAJaguar Club Concours — Delaware Valley100-point score; Best in Show
- 2017JCNAJCNA National Standings2nd in Class; overall score 99.943
- 2018AACAAACA First Grand NationalFirst Grand National award
Maintenance & restoration
- 2007Restoration
A fully documented, comprehensive restoration was carried out with AACA and JCNA judging standards as the benchmark. The work returned the car to its original factory specification: black exterior, black hood, and biscuit interior with red piping. JDHT certification confirms the original body, engine, cylinder head, and gearbox were retained throughout.
Restoration records, judging sheets, and parts purchase receipts accompany the car.
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