1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE Open Two-Seater
- Engine
- 3.4L inline-six, 180 bhp (SE specification)
- Colour
- British Racing Green
A 1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE Open Two-Seater dispatched new to Max Hoffman's New York City dealership in late February 1954, finished in British Racing Green over biscuit Connolly leather. The Special Equipment variant features upgraded suspension, wire wheels, and dual exhaust. Though early ownership history is unrecorded, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration completed around 2008, and received extensive mechanical servicing in 2021. The numbers-matching engine block is retained, though the cylinder head is a non-original replacement.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$109,200
- 1954-02-01 →Factory deliveryMax Hoffman New York Jaguar dealershippartial documentation
Vehicle dispatched to this Manhattan dealership in early 1954; subsequent ownership chain prior to restoration is not documented.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008Restoration
A full restoration was carried out, resulting in the current livery of British Racing Green bodywork and a biscuit leather interior. A black folding soft top with matching tonneau cover was also fitted.
Restoration reported as complete by 2008; extent of mechanical work within the restoration scope is not specified.
- 2021ServiceLamborghini of Houston
Extensive servicing encompassing new tyres, fitment of an aluminium radiator, attention to the fuel system, carburettors, and ancillary components, along with a paint correction treatment.
Are you the owner of this car?
This car's public record is built from its auction and competition history. Register your ownership and privately add your own records to make it a verified Legacy Metrics passport — provenance that backs your car's value at sale and gives your insurer evidence to price against. Roy reviews and verifies every registration personally.