Description
Wonderful 1951 XK120 OTS with MOT valid until July 2026. RHD, steel body, spats and steel rims (the way it originally was, wire wheels were not an option on early XKs). Matching numbers, lovely dark grey over burgundy leather. Registered in the 1000 Miglia register and eligible for many other prestigious events.
Purchased for touring and events in 2021 and £35k+ spent in the last 4 years alone with Guy Broad and Twyford Moors (both well known XK specialists) to get the car running really well.
- new MOT valid until July 2026
- original right hand drive car
- still on its original registration plate (since new)
- FIVA Identity card, valid until 2032
- well known car and participant in many classic car events
- matching numbers body/ engine/ head/ gearbox
- big folder with a lot of history, tax discs, restoration documentation, lots of invoices, a list of owners back to the very first owner in 1951, all showing the car has been very well cared for throughout its life
- Engine rebuild in 2021 and less than 10k miles covered since
- Gearbox rebuild in 2022
- new clutch in 2022
- new front brakes and tyres in 2021
- front suspension rebuild in 2021
- new alloy fuel tank in 2021
- upgraded wiper motors 2021
- new (refurbished) cooler 2023
- regularly serviced and MOT'd (even if not required)
- JDHT certificate available
Runs and drives great, successfully finished a road rallye in Austria up and down the mountains (up to an elevation of 2750m) without missing a beat (see pictures). Great oil pressure, comfortable and very pleasent to drive.
No auction enquiries please. Would consider trade-in of a Lancia Aurelia, early 911 or 356, a W111, a pre-war vehicle or a car of similar character. A large folder with detailed ownership history, service records and restoration invoices is available. The vehicle had been part of three collections in the past 10+ years and before that it belonged to Sir Henry Elwes for 40+ years:
'Sir Henry Elwes the ex Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire who was also knighted in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honor's list was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for his services in political and public services acquired the XK120 on the 2nd January 1969 and was the custodian of the Jaguar for some 43 years ! Sir Henry was also a "Gold Badge Holder" of the Jaguar Drivers Club which is only issued to a select few who have held membership of the club for 50 years!'
