1950 Jaguar XK 120 alloy-bodied roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L DOHC inline-six, twin 1¾-inch SU carburetors, 190 bhp
- Colour
- Black
A rare 1950 alloy-bodied Jaguar XK 120 roadster, chassis 670132, one of only 242 aluminium-panelled examples built over a wooden frame before Jaguar switched to steel production. Delivered new to Brussels in February 1950, it was owned for nearly three decades by its first keeper, who later raced it at Bridgehampton in the United States. A documented restoration was commissioned in the late 1980s, retaining the original black paint and tan leather. The matching-numbers car carries its original side screens, hood frame, and fender spats.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$385,000
- 1950 → 1978Factory deliveryGuy Gernaypartial documentation
First registered owner; took delivery in Belgium, later relocated to the northeastern US where he used the car for racing. Held the car for approximately 28 years.
- 1978 →Private saleRick Camparettofull documentation
Long Island, New York owner who drove the car for a decade before commissioning a thorough documented restoration, prioritising new-old-stock parts while preserving original colour and trim.
- 2014 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Had specialist Terry McGrath evaluate the car in detail; notes its originality and matching-numbers status.
Competition
- —Bridgehampton raceDriver: Guy Gernay
Photographic evidence shows the car competing at Bridgehampton during the 1960s; a hood scoop was reportedly added around this time to address cooling difficulties.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
A hood-mounted air scoop was added to address engine overheating issues common to raced XK 120s, and black-painted wire wheels were fitted to resolve brake overheating; the rear fender skirts were removed to accommodate the knock-off spinners.
Believed to have been carried out during the period when the first owner was racing the car, likely in the 1960s.
- —Restoration
A comprehensive, well-documented restoration was undertaken, sourcing as many new old-stock components as possible while preserving the original black exterior finish and tan leather interior.
Commissioned by Rick Camparetto approximately ten years after his 1978 acquisition; accompanied by supporting invoices and records.
- —Modification
The car was subsequently equipped with black-painted disc wheels and the original fender spats were refitted.
Timing relative to the restoration is not specified in the source material.
- —Inspection
XK 120 specialist Terry McGrath conducted an in-depth two-week examination of the car, assessing its originality and matching-numbers status.
Arranged by the current consignor; McGrath is reported to have inspected the majority of surviving aluminium-bodied XK 120s.
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