2023-02-15 19:37:33 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/23

www.bonhams.com/auction/28010/lot/176/1951-jaguar-xk120-roadsterchassis-no-66088 ...

Auction description:

The Amelia Island Auction

2 March 2023, 10:00 EST

1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Chassis no. 660881

Engine no. W3131-8

3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU carburetors

160bhp at 5,000rpm

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Independent Front Suspension, Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Offered from the Thomas Hendricks 'Lost Jaguars' Collection

*In the present ownership for more than 50 years

*Original USA delivery car

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust resources confirm that the car was built on August 27, 1951 to standard open two seater specifications and although built in right hand drive form, it was destined for the USA market. Equipped with engine number W3131-8, the roadster was supplied through the East Coast distributor Hoffman of New York to Sport Car Inc of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania being dispatched by them on November 12, 1951, a mere week before the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe in this collection. As new, the car wore cream paintwork, with a biscuit and red interior and fawn top.

By 1970, the car was still in Pennsylvania, being owned by Kurt Rappold of Chester, PA. Research records a Mr. E. Kurt Rappold as having been a prominent member of the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club when he passed in 2018, it seems likely that this was the same gentleman and that he had clearly had a long association with the marque.

Thomas Hendricks purchased this 120 from Rappold in August 1971, and it has remained with him for the ensuing 51 years, being purchased by him when living in New Jersey and later moved to Maryland. It seems that a restoration was never attempted by Mr. Hendricks and it is not known when it was last run. As the car stands today it is a good solid example that would make a straightforward restoration project for its next owner.

2023-05-12 07:26:30 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.gullwingmotorcars.com/1951-jaguar-xk120-roadster-c-4826.htm

Seller's description:

1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Right-Hand Drive 

 This 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is an extremely rare factory Right-Hand Drive example and a highly original car that's been patiently awaiting simple restoration. Accompanied by its Jaguar Heritage Certificate stating it a RHD car from birth. Non-matching numbers engine. It's missing its interior but has a nice original car with a straight body. This incredibly rare RHD XK120 Roadster is the ideal candidate for easy restoration. 

 Chassis no. 660881

Engine no. W8247-8 

Extremely rare factory Right-Hand Drive example

Offered with Jaguar Heritage Certificate

Desirable and collectible XK120 roadster

Excellent original restoration candidate 

Price: $56,500