1952 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L inline-six twin-cam, 160 bhp
- Colour
- Pastel Green
A left-hand-drive 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster originally finished in Pastel Green over a Suede Green interior, delivered new to the United States through Max Hoffman's New York distributorship. Between 2015 and 2019, Jaguar specialist Jon Pollock carried out a comprehensive, six-figure, multi-year restoration to JCNA concours standard, with the engine fully rebuilt by noted engine builder Ed Pink. The car subsequently won three regional JCNA Champion Class first-place awards and a national second-place prize in its 2022 debut concours season.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$151,200
- Date unknownFactory deliveryMax Hoffman distributorshipfull documentation
New York City-based US importer who received the car from the factory for distribution into the American market.
- Date unknownCurrent vendorfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive multi-year restoration by Jaguar specialist Jon Pollock between 2015 and 2019, with over $150,000 invested; supporting invoices and progress photographs are included.
Competition
- 2022JCNA ConcoursJCNA Concours — Regional rounds1st Place in class at three separate regional events (99+ points)
Debut concours season following restoration; car achieved Champion Class honors at three distinct regional stops.
- 2022JCNA ConcoursJCNA Concours — National2nd Place nationally in class (99+ points)
Followed strong regional performances with a runner-up finish at the national-level JCNA competition in the same class.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
A five-speed Welsh-Cosworth gearbox was fitted in place of the original unit to improve driveability.
The timing of this transmission upgrade is not specified in the catalogue prose.
- —Engine rebuildEd Pink
The original 3.4-litre twin-cam inline-six engine block was fully rebuilt; the Heritage Trust Certificate confirms the block remains numbers-matching.
Ed Pink is based in Van Nuys, California. Work was carried out as part of the broader restoration programme, though the exact date is not separately stated.
- —RestorationJon Pollock
A comprehensive, multi-year ground-up restoration costing over $150,000 was performed, including full body-chassis separation, bare-metal refinishing, and re-chroming of all brightwork and wire wheels to JCNA concours standard. Period-correct Pirelli tyres were fitted. Invoices and photographic progress documentation accompany the car.
Pollock is described as a renowned Jaguar marque specialist based in Reseda, California. Work spanned 2015 to 2019. A local specialist shop handled the re-chroming work.
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