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Description and highlights - Matching Numbers - Good condition - Upgraded for safety and comfort Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 HDC was imported from the USA in 1992 before being acquired by its current owner in 2011. The car is presented in English Green, with a Beige leather interior and soft top in the same colour. The bodywork is in good condition for its age, despite a few blemishes on its various components. Under the bonnet, this XK120 features a 3. 4 litre in-line six-cylinder engine developing 160 bhp, coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car has benefited from a number of discreet upgrades designed to enhance reliability and comfort, including: Additional electric fan for improved cooling Electronic ignition for greater reliability Adaptation to unleaded fuel Switch to 12V and modern alternator 5-speed gearbox for smoother driving (original knob) 4 new tyres The car was serviced by a classic car specialist, with a full file of invoices dating back to 2011. This car is completely rust free. A full service was carried out in February 2025, guaranteeing optimum mechanical condition. Model History: The Jaguar XK120, produced between 1948 and 1954, was Jaguar's first sports car since the SS 100 was discontinued in 1939. Presented at the 1948 London Motor Show, it initially served as a showcase for the new XK engine, designed by William Heynes. The first 242 cars were built with a wooden structure and aluminium body, before a switch to steel in 1950. Its name refers to its top speed of 120 mph (190 km/ h), making it the fastest production car in the world at the time. During a test drive in Belgium in 1949, a prototype even reached 217 km/ h. The model was available in three versions: roadster (OTS), coupé (FHC) and cabriolet (DHC). Its 3. 4-litre six-cylinder engine with twin camshafts produced 160 bhp, with a four-speed manual gearbox. The XK120 excelled in racing and endurance events, topping 100mph over 24 hours at Montlhéry, and one of the first cars was delivered to actor Clark Gable. Today, the XK120 is an icon of the 1950s.
