2012-01-15 21:53:56 | Gavin King writes:

Owned by Jim Byrne along with a diminishing collection of XK's and E Type's. Gavin King www.concours.com.au

2014-10-25 14:48:34 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/14
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1951-jaguar-xk120-

Auction description:
NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
1951 Jaguar XK120 Open Two Seater
Lot No.: 630
Registration: Un Registered
Chassis Number: 660841
Engine Number: W3477-7
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3400
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Estimate (£): 70,000 - 90,000

One of only 411 RHD cars made in 1951 this car comes equipped with the renowned 3.4 litre, inline-six cylinder engine, which produces 160bhp horsepower. Underneath the sculpture like cylinder head, lies a hemispherical combustion chambers, with domed cast-aluminium pistons and a compression ratio of 7.0:1. The air is feed to a pair of beautifully crafted side-draft SU carburettors. In this guise Jaguar promised 120-mph from the showroom.

This particular chassis was completed on 28 June 1951 and dispatched 11 July 1951 to Brookings, Perth. Sold to Mr. B. Wallace of Boyup Brook on 28 September 1951, this was an agricultural and farming area around 270 kms south of Perth. He had a letter published in the venerable English motoring magazine, 'The Motor', in December 1951 under the pseudonym "Woolgatherer" of Boyup Brook, WA. He described the car as, "All and more than I had hoped for". Having been an owner of several Bentleys previously and found the 7:1 compression as perfect for the low grade "pool" petrol (no pinking) and the 3.27 rear axle great for country touring. He also had a further letter published in the English Magazine, Autocar on 2 July 1954, in which he continued to extol the virtues of the car which by then had covered some 25,000 miles.

Acquired by our distinguished Australian car collector vendor, Mr Jim Byrnes, from a deceased estate in 2014 the car has all matching numbers and left the factory in a very desirable colour combination with a very rare optional white steering wheel. This Jaguar XK-120 has been lovingly kept in dry storage since 1978 after some use by the previous and second owner Jim E Byrne (no relation to our vendor).

This original matching numbers right hand drive Open Two Seater (as shown on the accompanying Heritage Certificate) is now in need of restoration and we are informed by the vendor that due to its long term dry storage there is no evidence of rot and is a sound throughout and complete. Jim Byrnes owner of 'Byrnes Motor Trust Restorations' owns probably the largest Jaguar restoration company in the world. Mr Byrnes states that from the 40 odd XK Jaguars they have in stock for restoration, that this car is so preserved and original it should be acquired by someone who will restore the car to its former glory and retain it for an extended period as a unique example of the breed.

Currently registered in Australia, it is offered with UK Customs and Duties paid. Overseas buyers are invited to satisfy themselves regarding import taxes according to the final destination of the vehicle.

2014-10-27 10:39:37 | Peter Ingram writes:

We must assume this is now in England at Silverstone Auction in Birmingham

2014-10-29 05:48:20 | Gavin king writes:

Hi Peter, correct, now in UK to be sold.