2009-11-16 08:35:57 | Lofty writes:

Seen at the Classic Car Show at the NEC in Birmingham, Nov 2009. For Sale at £65,500.
Stated to have been restored some years ago. Appears to be in extremely good condition.

2010-07-02 07:06:44 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/10
www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r

Auction description:
Sale 18213 - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia, 2 Jul 2010
Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chichester, Sussex
Lot No: 395
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Registration no. LXO 108
Chassis no. 660409
Engine no. NC2257-8
Estimate: £55,000 - 60,000

An original UK-supplied example which retains its original London registration number, 'LXO 108' was in the possession of its previous owner for more than 30 years. In 1982/83 the car was subject of a body-off chassis restoration to a very high standard (photographs on file) and has covered minimal mileage since. It is fitted with a 3.8-litre engine, twin exhausts, Monza filler cap, Brooklands aero-screens and other period sporting components. With the car is a complete set of front bumpers (rears are fitted) and a numberplate carrier/plate in superb condition, fitted in minutes. Also present is an excellent original windscreen assembly, a full set of weather equipment in unrestored condition, a pair of rear wheel spats and some hubcaps.
The car is finished in the attractive colour combination of Old English White with red leather interior and comes complete with the correct jack, winder, wheel brace, etc and a tonneau cover. Described as in generally excellent condition, it is offered with old-style buff logbook, current road fund licence, MoT to September 2010, Swansea V5 and a comprehensive file of history. An excellently driving example that sounds fantastic and would look great at Goodwood in September.

2016-07-28 03:19:29 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 7/15
www.handh.co.uk/buy/1951-jaguar-xk120-roadster/11455

Auction description:
Lot No 45
XK120 Roadster
Year 1951
Vehicle Registration LXO 108
Chassis Number 660409
Engine Number NC2257-8
CC 3781
Body Colour White
Trim Colour Red
MOT Expiry Exempt
Estimate £100000 - 120000

- Supplied new via Henlys of London to Alexander Godfried Hoffman Esq of Caterham
- Entered for the all-Jaguar race held as part of the West Essex Car Club's Boreham meeting in May 1951, other competitors that day included Reg Parnell (Maserati 4CLT), Dennis Poore (Alfa Romeo 8C 35), Sydney Allard (Allard J2) and Tony Rolt (ERA Delage).
- Owned by Dr Matthews of Littlehampton for thirty years and extensively restored from the 'chassis up' during the mid-1980s.
- Uprated with a 3.8-litre XK DOHC engine, 'Monza' fuel filler and competition exhaust
- Part of a significant private collection

The 409th right-hand drive XK120 Roadster to roll off the Browns Lane production line, chassis 660409 was completed in December 1950. Road registered as 'LXO 108' some two months later, it was supplied new to Alexander Godfried Hoffman Esq of Caterham, Surrey by Henlys of London. Evidently a keen motorist, Mr Hoffman entered chassis 660409 for the all Jaguar race held as part of the West Essex Car Club's Boreham meeting during May 1951. There are several evocative photos on file taken by Guy Griffiths which show the two-seater in the heat of battle, while other competitors that day included Reg Parnell (Maserati 4CLT), Dennis Poore (Alfa Romeo 8C 35), Sydney Allard (Allard J2) and Tony Rolt (ERA Delage).

It is unknown whether the XK120's period competition history extended beyond Boreham but by November 1955 it belonged to car dealer and racing driver Anthony Crook (better known for his involvement with Bristol Cars). Other keepers recorded on the Jaguar's original buff logbook include: Stuart Gerald Young of Putney, Jack Bond of Vintage Autos, J. Lawrence of Cheadle Hulme and N.A. Maloney of Grove Motors. Reportedly purchased by Dr Matthews of Littlehampton from a South Croydon-based solicitor during the late 1970s, chassis 660409 was to remain in his care for over three decades. Accompanying invoices bear testament to the extensive 'chassis up' restoration that the Jaguar underwent from 1983 to 1987.

Comparatively little used since its refurbishment was completed, the XK120 features such sporting niceties as a larger 3.8 litre XK DOHC engine, large diameter quick release alloy filler assembly, competition twin exhaust system and wire wheels. Acquired by Kevin Wooding of Hurst Park Motors for his own use before entering the current ownership, the Jaguar has formed part of a significant private collection over the past five years. Starting readily upon inspection and able to boast genuine period competition history, this handsome Jaguar XK120 Roadster is offered for sale with Heritage Certificate, copyright Guy Griffiths photos and history file.