Highlights
- Dimensionally accurate and well-regarded Nostalgia evocation
- Highly detailed and handsome car in silver metallic with burgundy leather
- Factory built to special order in 1999
- Rebuilt 4.2L fuel-injected XK straight-six engine
- Uprated and rebuilt auto box and Powerloc LSD
- Current keeper has used regularly for European touring
- Large history file of servicing and other work
- Current MOT to April 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The original XK120 was honed with Wiliam Lyons’ usual eye for detail and with a firm focus on Le Mans success. It delivered there and with road buyers, who have ever since rated it one of the best-looking of post-war cars. For classic enthusiasts looking to mix those evocative looks with a more modern, usable driving experience, from 1998, there was Nostalgia Cars. Based in Taunton and with years of specialist coachbuilding experience, the firm began offering a dimensionally accurate, highly detailed replica of the XK120.
The photographs of this car show just how carefully they worked on the lines and stance. For all but experts, it is hard to tell the difference between this handsome replica and an original. The car was built in 1999 at considerable expense for a wealthy farmer as a gift to his wife. Finished in dark silver metallic with burgundy leather, it is a really fetching car that remains in great order.
The underpinnings are pure Jaguar, the car taking its identity from a Series 3 XJ. We are told that the fuel-injected 4.2L XK straight-six engine has been fully rebuilt and balanced with larger valves. The automatic gearbox has also been rebuilt, including modifications to take the extra power. Likewise, the Powerloc LSD has been overhauled and fitted with stronger plates.
The vendor acquired the car in 2020 and has used it for regular long-distance European tours. A quantity of spares, event plaques and Jaguar-branded clothing are included. The large history file attests to the car’s care by this and previous keepers, including a recent service. With advisory-free MOT to April 2026, here is a chance to acquire a highly detailed, carefully maintained and very usable evocation.
The vendor says:
“It is brilliant to drive, far better than original and much safer. I would have kept it and used it. But sadly health issues will not allow this.”
History and Paperwork
- Factory built to special order in 1999
- Based on a Series 3 Jaguar XJ6 first registered August 1985
- Eight recorded keepers on the donor car from new
- Current keeper since October 2020
- Factory built by Nostalgia for a wealthy farmer as a gift for his wife (documented)
- Extensive documentation fron Nostalgia covering build and its costs as shown
- Large history file of regular maintenance including photos of mechanical work
- Various plaques included as shown
- Various Jaguar-branded clothing available if buyer requires
- Professionally stored by current keeper
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2026
- Recent full service, including new battery and rear callipers
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Various old MOTs
- Has travelled to Europe numerous times since vendor acquired car
- Being sold due to owner's health issues
- Trickle charger included
- Car cover included
- MOT valid to 10th April 2026 with no advisories
- Age-appropriate plate included as shown
The Condition
- Very well detailed, high specification evocation in silver metallic
- Paintwork presents very well as can be checked in photos
- Dimensionally accurate Nostalgia fibreglass body in good order
- Chrome trim and rear luggage rack present well in photos
- Black fabric folding hood with modified side screens with sliding windows
- Matching black tonneau and hood bag included
- Fitted with what the vendor describes as a ‘high-tech alarm’
- No structural advisories on MOT
- The car’s attention to detail includes split screen and PF 770 headlights
- Quality Dunlop wire wheels in good order
- Matching branded Avon Turbosteel tyres fitted
- Burgundy leather interior in very good order with extensive XK120 detailing
- This includes a ‘Jabbeke’ plaque as fitted to the original XK120 OTS factory cars
- Leather bucket seats similar to design of original cars
- Fitted with an operational heater and a factory-style four-spoke wheel
The Mechanics
- Extensively rebuilt and upgraded 4,235cc fuel injected XK 6cyl engine
- Rebuilt 3spd automatic gearbox with modifications for extra power
- Rebuilt Powerloc differential upgraded fast road use and touring
- Specification includes larger balanced valves and stronger LSD plates
- Vendor states car has no known faults and drives well
- We are told the car performs better than the original
- Enhanced safety features compared to the original
- Spare spark plugs as shown
- Factory tool kit and hammer and wooden jig for knock off wheels
- Recent new fuel metering unit
- Recent service and new battery
- New rear brake callipers
- No advisories on current MOT
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