Highlights

Extensively restored 1952 car in British Racing Green
Engine, wiring, lighting, brakes and ancillaries overhauled
Upgraded cooling and ignition systems
Smart tan interior with rally accessories fitted
FIVA registration and recent Belgian technical inspection
Independent inspection available dated 2025

The Appeal

As with the E-Type, as with the original XK120 OTS. Jaguar conceived these cars as design showcases, in the case of the XK, to demonstrate its new straight-six engine. But the receptions were so rapturous that both went into series production. Looking at this beautiful British Racing Green 1952 OTS, it is easy to see why. As the original iteration of the XK120, and the earliest of the subsequent lineage, it has a purity and simplicity of line that remains beguiling nearly 80 years since that show car was unveiled in London.

This 1952 car is one of only 6,438 LHD OTS XK120s built. The British Racing Green and tan leather interior is a fitting combination and remains in good order, with only light patina to note. They reflect the character of this car - like many XK120s, it is a car that has been used and enjoyed, as the rally fittings in the cabin confirm.

We are told that the mechanicals, including the engine and ancillaries, have been overhauled. This includes the brakes, lighting and wiring. Useful upgrades to the cooling and ignition systems, such as an aluminium radiator, electric radiator fan, alternator and 123 electronic ignition, all improve the car’s reliability for endurance events and touring.

A useful 2025 independent inspection report and a recent technical inspection, valid to September 2025, support the claims above and the impression created by the photos. This is a very tidy example of the perennially popular OTS, and it looks perfect for continental touring events.

Key Information

Mileage: 16,880 miles indicated (total figure is likely higher due to age)
Country of registration: Belgium
Technical inspection status: APK expired 15th September 2025
Technical specs: 3.4L straight six XK engine, 4spd ‘Moss’ manual gearbox
Paperwork: 2025 independent inspection, FIVA 2013 registration document, Belgian registration documents, technical inspection certificate

The Detail

Older restoration in British Racing Green which remains presentable
Car is used for events and touring so inevitably there are some light marks to note
Inspection report shown in photos and records body and paintwork condition
Leather bonnet strap
Chrome wire wheels in good overall condition
Spare wheel in boot
Chromework said to present well
Headlights and lighting updated during restoration and former fitted with mesh guards
Tan leather interior with matching dashboard, carpets and cabin roll
Some age to note to interior fittings because this is a car that is being enjoyed
Tan boot trim showing some age
Tan tonneau
Roof is said to be in good overall condition with some marks and age noted
Four-spoke factory steering wheel
Interior features rally fittings
Upgraded cooling system with aluminium radiator and electric fan
Fitted with alternator and 123 electronic ignition
Engine, brakes and ancillaries reported to have been overhauled
Wiring system reportedly overhauled
We are told that the chassis has been restored
Independent report states that the chassis is in good condition

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