1954 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster

675508roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.4L inline-six twin-cam, 160 bhp
Colour: Black (originally British Racing Green)

A 1954 Jaguar XK 120 roadster, delivered from the factory in British Racing Green over a Suede Green interior and imported to the United States through the Hornburg distributor in Los Angeles, where it is believed to have spent much of its life. Following acquisition in 2019, the car underwent a comprehensive bare-metal restoration completed in 2023, with upgrades including Gaz adjustable front shocks, Wilwood disc brakes, and a Tremec five-speed gearbox. The matching-numbers engine, cylinder head, and body are confirmed by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$151,200
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1954 →Factory delivery
Hornburg distributor (Los Angeles)
partial documentation
US delivery channel for this car; Heritage Trust Certificate confirms the car entered the country via this Los Angeles-based Jaguar distributor.
2019 →Private sale
California-based sports car collector
partial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration completed in 2023, covering bodywork, engine, carburetors, instrumentation, and interior; also added several performance upgrades.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2023
Restoration
Comprehensive bare-metal restoration covering bodywork refinishing, engine work, carburetor overhaul, instrumentation, and full interior retrim in red leather. Multiple specialist workshops were engaged.
Restoration commenced shortly after the 2019 purchase and was completed in 2023. Supporting photographs documenting the strip-down are included in the car's file.
2023
Modification
Vehicle upgraded with adjustable Gaz front shock absorbers, Wilwood disc brake conversion, and a Tremec five-speed transmission in place of the original gearbox. The original matching-numbers gearbox is retained and accompanies the car separately.

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