Description
1953 JAGUAR XK 120 Roadster, in excellent condition, with only two previous owners. The first owner kept it for 65 years and the second for the last eight years, covering very few miles as he owns numerous collector cars. In other words, this car is virtually a one-owner car!
Of the entire Jaguar XK 120 series (1948-1954), the XK 120 Roadster is considered the most beautiful thanks to its magnificent windscreen surround in slender chrome and its tapered front bumper, a feature common to all XK 120s.
The XK 120 series also excelled in other essential areas, such as its low weight, unlike the later versions of the Jaguar XK (1955-1961).
This car is authentic in every respect and is, of course, fitted with its 3, 442 cc, 160 bhp engine, the same powerplant as all XK 120s.
The immortal XK six-cylinder engine that brought Jaguar glory through the victories of the XK 120 C (Type C) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951 and 1953, and which powered all of its cars from 1948 onwards. Designed by the company's chief engineer, William Haynes, the XK engine was revolutionary for its time.
With a top speed of 193 km/ h (120 mph), it was then the fastest production car in the world, a speed that earned the XK 120 its "120" name.
The Jaguar XK120 was the first production car to record an average speed of over 160 km/ h over 24 hours at Le Mans, with Leslie Johnson sharing the driving with the young Stirling Moss.
The famous Italian racing driver Clemente Biondetti drove the Jaguar XK 120 in the Mille Miglia and the Targa Florio in the early 1950s, consistently finishing among the leaders overall.
Naturally, our car has aluminium doors and bonnet, as do all XK 120s produced after 1950.
Thanks to impeccable maintenance, it has never needed a full restoration. This is a major asset, which collectors of classic cars around the world place great importance on.
It has always been looked after with the greatest care and, recently, the seat leather has been replaced.
Its two-tone paintwork suits it perfectly and, according to old photographs and a report from the first owner, it was delivered from the factory in this colour scheme.
The rear wheels can be replaced with wire-spoke wheels without the aerodynamic wheel discs if the buyer so wishes.
One of the best-preserved Jaguar XK 120s, offered at a very reasonable price, thanks in particular to its exceptional history, but also to its quality, excellent running condition and the incomparable beauty of the more prestigious Roadster version.
This car also represents an excellent long-term investment, its value set to rise.
Its current price is very attractive given its merits.
It is extremely rare to find an XK 120 Roadster that has spent 65 years in the hands of its first owner!
Furthermore, examples this well preserved and in good running order, which have never undergone a full restoration, are rare on the international market, and with a single owner for 65 years, it is highly probable that no other example exists anywhere in the world!
That is why this Jaguar XK 120 Roadster represents a unique opportunity for XK enthusiasts.
A magnificent pure-bred sports car, from a golden age of motoring, which will enhance your garage and become your historic and exceptional sports car.
We can arrange transport.
