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1954 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster

676091roadUnited Kingdom
Engine
3.4L DOHC inline-six, 160 bhp
Colour
Black

Chassis 676091 is a 1954 Jaguar XK 120 roadster, fitted with the twin-cam 3.4-litre inline-six producing 160 bhp. Delivered new to a California owner, the car spent most of its life in that dry climate before being sold to Europe in 2010, where it received a full retrim and service. It is presented in black with a tan leather interior and hood, retaining its original rear wheel spats.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Sold €95,200 (≈ $105K)

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1954 →Factory delivery
    Frankly W. Taylor
    partial documentation

    Original recipient of the car, based in California, where the vehicle spent most of its life in a dry climate.

  3. 2010 →Private sale
    Italian collector
    partial documentation

    Purchased the car from California and had the interior retrimmed in tan leather with a matching hood at Tappezzeria Maieli near Mantova, plus routine servicing.

  4. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Current consignor, multi-car collector
    partial documentation

    Enthusiast with a collection exceeding 30 vehicles who maintains each car in ready-to-drive condition.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2010Maintenance
    Tappezzeria Maieli

    Interior retrimmed in tan leather with a matching soft top, and essential mechanical servicing carried out.

    Work commissioned by the Italian buyer shortly after the car was acquired and transported to Europe; workshop located near Mantova.

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