Comprehensively restored at a cost of over €115,000, excluding the base vehicle
Numbers-matching example, confirmed by a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
Extensive documentation, including over 500 restoration photographs and a dedicated restoration book
Concours d'Élégance participant at Classica Mierzecin
Registered in Poland with current technical inspection
The Appeal
It's impossible to exaggerate the historical significance of the Jaguar XK120. At the time of its 1948 debut, it was the fastest production car in the world, and its flowing lines and potent 3.4-litre twin-cam six have ensured its place as one of the most coveted post-war classics. The OTS (Open Two Seater) is the purest expression of the XK120, a genuine roadster with timeless proportions.
This 1952 example was imported from the USA in 2018 and subsequently underwent a ground-up restoration in Poznań, Poland. The vendor states that virtually all components are new or professionally restored, with total expenditure exceeding €115,000: a figure that excludes the cost of the base vehicle itself.
The car's authenticity is underpinned by a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate confirming matching numbers, and the accompanying documentation is extensive, including a purpose-made restoration book, a folder of invoices and receipts, and a bespoke Drivers' Manual. Having covered approximately 1,000 kilometres since completion, the car has already been shown at the Classica Mierzecin Concours d'Elegance organised by Novol.
For those seeking a well-documented, thoroughly restored XK120 OTS ready for rallies, concours events and spirited touring, this is well worth a closer look.P1085612.jpg874.61 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1952
Imported from the USA in 2018
Ground-up restoration subsequently carried out in Poznań, Poland, over several years
The vendor states that virtually all components are new or professionally restored, in keeping with the original specification
Brand-new Vredestein Classic tyres fitted
Chassis and floor treated with anti-corrosion wax
New interior including upholstery, bucket seats, wool floor mats, soundproofing and seals in the interior and boot
New dashboard
New electrical system throughout
Carefully restored trim and decorative elements, with over €10,000 spent on trim alone
Additional electric radiator fan fitted, operated from inside the vehicle
Original boot jack retained
Leather strap retaining the bonnet
Resplendent in a wonderful colour combination, this XK120 is one of the most beautiful early post-war motor cars money can buy. As the photographs attest, this car has been restored to an exceedingly good standard and is beautifully presented in readiness for it's next custodian.
The vendor states that this vehicle has been meticulously built to original specifications, featuring virtually all-new or professionally restored components. Key updates include a completely new interior with soundproofing, bucket seats, wool mats, and a new dashboard, alongside a fully replaced electrical system and over €10,000 spent on pristine trim elements. Mechanically, the car benefits from an added interior-operated electric radiator fan and brand-new Vredestein Classic tyres, while the chassis and floorboards have been protected with anti-corrosion wax. Authentic period touches, such as the original boot jack and a leather bonnet strap, complete the high-quality restoration.
The vendor states the engine is original to the car, as confirmed by the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
Engine fully rebuilt by Szlif Mot, then tuned and run in
Approximately 1,000 km covered since restoration completion
Our XK120 is still powered by its original 3.4-litre inline six-cylinder engine that, mated to its original four-speed manual gearbox, as confirmed by its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. The engine has been fully rebuilt by specialists Szlif Mot, subsequently tuned, and run in, with approximately 1,000 km covered since the completion of the restoration.
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