2015-06-21 17:30:14 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

2015-06-12 05:07:06 | PaulW writes:

Information from XK Gazette Dec 2009

2022-09-05 15:07:56 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/22

www.bonhams.com/auction/27523/lot/339/1950-jaguar-xk120-roadster-chassis-no-6600 ...

Auction description:

Lot 339

Period Competition History

1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia

17 September 2022, 14:00 BST

Chichester, Goodwood

£120,000 - £160,000

Registration no. XKV 186

Chassis no. 660066

Engine no. W1352-8

• The 66th right-hand drive roadster built

• Exported new to Sweden

• In-period competition history

• Restored and extensively upgraded (bills available)

• FIVA Certification

• JDC award winner

The XK120 was produced until 1954 and would prove to be the most popular of the XK series, with 12,078 examples built, of which only 1,175 were right-hand drive roadsters like that offered here. This XK was completed on 18 April 1950, finished in black with biscuit/red interior and French Grey hood. Chassis number '660066', the 66th RHD roadster built, was dispatched by the works to Swedish racing driver Oscar Swahn, who competed in this car in three rounds of the World Sports Car Series between 1951 – 1953, as evidenced by copies of results sheets on file. This XK is described as a "famous car" in Andrew Whyte's book, Jaguar – The Definitive History of a Great British Car. The car features sandcast SU H8 carburettors and C type cylinder head which it is understood were fitted in period.

After display in a Swedish motor museum, during which time the colour scheme was changed from black to Old English White with red interior, '660066' returned to the UK in 2010 and was registered as 'XKV 186'. In 2011 the engine was overhauled by Phoenix Engineering, including re-boring and re-facing the cylinder block; regrinding and balancing the crankshaft; fitting new pistons, bearings, timing chains, adjusted tappets etc. Between 2010 - 2015 various competition modifications were carried out by Phoenix Engineering, Guy Broad Jaguar and Nick Finburgh Limited. These works included installing a Guy Broad (MT75) five-speed gearbox and replacement clutch; replacing the front drum brakes with discs, new wishbones, ball joints and front shock absorbers; fitting electronic ignition, electric cooling fan; installation of an aluminium radiator and expansion tank. (The original gearbox, brakes and hubs are available if required). All invoices for these and additional work carried out on the car are on file for inspection. Over the past twelve years the XK has taken part in numerous rallies in the UK and Europe and is pictured in the book "The XK 120 in Competition" by Dr James Fraser. It also features regularly in Jaguar Drivers Club literature.