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2005-12-01 08:36:15 | Francis Pearce writes:

3.8 engine (ex Mk9) fitted 1966 and recorded in original buff log book.

Engine fully rebuilt in 2003/4. Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition, catch tank, new ally fuel tank fitted at same time.

2005-12-01 08:36:56 | Anonymous writes:

This is a great car probably about 60BHP more than standard 120 OTS. A reliable exciting driver.

It is for sale. Enquire within?

2005-12-08 12:17:26 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 11/23/05
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1800555105/

Auction description:
Auction Lot: 1951 JAGUAR XK120 ROADSTER
Fine Historic Motor Cars, H&H Classic Auctions Ltd (23rd November 2005)
(View all lots in this auction)
Overview
According to its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, MKV 878 rolled off the production line in February 1951. Retained by the factory as a 'works car' for the next thirty months (though, sadly there is no indication as to whether the Roadster was used for promotional, experimental or other purposes), it was first road registered on July 6th 1953 having been supplied to Mr Fawcett of Newbury by the Imperial Motor Mart, Cheltenham. Still in Newbury some eight years later when acquired by its second private keeper Mr Sinclair, MKV 878 subsequently migrated to Wales where it berthed with Mr Stephen and then Mr Davies. Kept by the latter gentleman from the late 1960s until the early 1980s (he is listed on both its original buff logbook and initial V5 registration document), it was reportedly subjected to a "major body-off restoration" by Mr Britton of Birmingham the following decade. Suitably repaired, it was repainted in its original livery of Old English White prior to being re-trimmed in contrasting red and tan leather. Sadly, no documentation from this period has survived beyond a ú1,626 invoice from upholsterers Suffolk & Turley (January 1997) and a ú978 receipt from suppliers BAS Ltd (June 1998). Purchased by the present owner from the June 2001 H&H Auction to which Mr Britton had consigned it, MKV 878 has since had "every aspect of its running gear checked and / or overhauled as required". Thus, its 3.8 litre engine (an upgrade dating from 1966) was treated to a re-bore, oversize pistons, reground crankshaft, rebuilt cylinder head, 'Aldon' electronic ignition, facet fuel pump, Kenlowe cooling fan and new coolant hoses etc. Further benefiting from a refurbished braking system (stainless steel wheel cylinders, new master cylinder etc), renewed electrics (Lucas P700 spotlamps, flashing orange indicators, halogen headlamp bulbs etc), recalibrated instruments, a specially fabricated stainless steel 'original-option' style luggage rack, new hood, recovered sidescreens and refinished rear wings, it rides on Vredstein radial tyres and sports a stainless steel exhaust system. Described by the vendor as being in fine (four-speed manual gearbox), superb (engine) or 'A1' (electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, paintwork, bodywork, wheels / tyres) condition, it is believed but not warranted to have covered 97,743 miles from new. Apparently "well known in XK Club and Jaguar Enthusiast Club" circles, MKV 878 has appeared on the front cover of 'Jaguar Enthusiast' magazine (November 2003) and was invited to represent XK120s at the JEC's 'Fifty Years of Jaguar' Thoresby Hall display (June 2004). Said to be a "well balanced, easy, friendly, reliable car which sounds superb, feels really 'solid' on the road and goes like stink", it is offered for sale with comprehensive history file, bills from 2001 onwards (totalling some ú13,200), original buff logbook, old V5s, handbook, MOT certificate valid until 18th September 2006 and historic class (free) road tax until February 2006.

Lot Details
Auction Fine Historic Motor Cars
H&H Classic Auctions Ltd, Buxton, Derbyshire
Type Car
Lot Number 074
Estimate £32000-£34000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1951
Condition rating
Registration number MKV 878
Mileage -
Chassis number 660694
Engine number NC6105-8

2005-12-24 09:26:11 | steve Barnard writes:

I have just bought this car it is absolutely the best fun jag ihave owned and ive been a jag driver for 30 years

2006-01-26 00:10:32 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '01
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/2043303123/

Auction info:
Auction Lot: Jaguar XK120 (1951)
Classic Cars, H&H Classic Auctions Ltd (6th June 2001)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
H&H Classic Auctions Ltd, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Type Car
Lot Number 031
Estimate £20000-£22000
Hammer Price £18250
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1951
Condition rating 1
Registration number MKV878
Mileage -
Chassis number 660694

2006-03-16 03:50:47 | F Pearce writes:

please note build date was FEBRUARY 1951 not December
Francis Pearce (owner until Dec 2005)

2008-11-03 19:53:38 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.roberthughes.co.uk/stocklist.html

Sellers description:
Jaguar XK120 Roadster 1951 £65,000
A steel bodied car of some historical importance having recently been verified as an ‘ex works’ vehicle retained by Jaguar Cars Ltd until 1953. The original log book indicates a typical ‘MKV’ Coventry registration to be the first issued with the car and officially notes an upgrading to 3.8 litre in 1966. While many XK’s were vulnerable to abuse in the 1970’s this car had the benefit of a ‘body off’ restoration as a relatively young car thus indicating a caring owner. The car appears to have been stored from the late 1980’s to early 1990’s and since then there are a considerable number of invoices since showing meticulous servicing, most recently with XK Engineering. The car has been used regularly and for touring in recent years including a trip to Le Mans in 2006. A bare metal strip and repaint, engine bay strip and preparation along with some trimming works have been carried out since we acquired this Roadster from the last owner so this can be fairly described as mechanically proven and in truly showroom condition inside and out. There are ‘bare metal’ photographs taken for the history file indicating how sound this vehicle really is. Finished in Old English White with a Tan and Red leather interior, there is added character with leather bonnet straps and twin exhaust. Nevertheless the purity of this iconic body line is preserved with original wheels and enclosed rear spats. A well sorted XK is an exhilarating vehicle to drive and there is a friendly and well respected owners’ club to make ownership all the more enjoyable. They are simple cars to maintain and easy to keep reliable with parts availability so the prospect of a good return on investment is considerably more promising than with many other classic sportscars.