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United KingdomMBJ298

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Record Creation: Entered on 2 November 2005.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

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2005-11-17 14:16:45 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: F 3364
  • Engine Number was added: W 3091-7
  • Gearbox Number was added: SH 1435 A
  • Factory Paint Color was added: cream
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Factory Top Color was added: black
  • Original Distributor was added: HENLY'S LONDON
  • Original Owner City was added: WITENSHAM
  • Original Owner State was added: SUFFOLK
  • Original Owner Country was added: United Kingdom
  • Notes From Heritage Record was added: First owner for 46 years was the famous cartoonist..... Carl GILES
  • Title Year was added: 1951
  • Car Condition was added: Exc. original
  • Note About Originality was added: 1
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current Color was added: cream
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • Current City was added: MANCHESTER
  • Current Country was changed from SWEDEN to United Kingdom
  • Factory Delivery Year was added: 1951
  • Factory Delivery Month was added: 10
  • Factory Delivery Day was added: 19
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1951
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 10
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 19
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1951
  • Factory Build Month was added: 08
  • Factory Build Day was added: 27
  • 2011-05-09 19:17:08 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Original Distributor was changed from HENLY'S LONDON to HENLYS LONDON
  • Heritage Notes

    First owner for 46 years was the famous cartoonist..... Carl GILES

    Photos of 660882

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    2005-11-17 12:02:40 | Mike Birtwistle writes:

    Fantastic original car in VERY good condition, with facinating history............... (inc racing hist)

    2005-12-26 11:19:46 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction in '98
    www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/537379185/

    Auction description:
    Lot 328: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1951)
    Collectors' Motor Cars, Sothebys (7th December 1998)
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    Lot Details
    Auction Collectors' Motor Cars
    Sothebys, Royal Airforce Museum, Hendon
    Type Car
    Lot Number 328
    Estimate £15000-£20000
    Hammer Price £15500
    Hammer Price (inc premium) -
    Year 1951
    Condition rating 3
    Registration number MBJ 298
    Mileage -
    Chassis number 660882
    Engine number W3091-7

    2011-05-09 15:55:38 | pauls writes:

    Car on offer at:
    www.hiltonandmoss.com/vehicle_information.php

    Sellers description:
    Jaguar XK120 Roadster
    Year: 1951 | Price: POA

    Chassis number 660882 is a genuine UK supplied right hand drive matching numbers car, supplied new by Botwoods Ltd to Carl Giles, the former Daily and Sunday Express cartoonist.

    This most wonderful of XK120s comes complete with a vast history file and current FIA papers, presented in its original and un-restored condition, it drives exceptionally well and has a wonderful patina.

    2018-04-22 09:30:32 | mIke Ridley writes:

    It is good to see that you think my old car "Giles" is unrestored as I took a great deal of trouble to ensure it looked that way.""Giles"" received a total bare metal respray.new door hinge pins etc. I was careful to retain the original STEEL WHEELS,BUMPERS

    2018-04-22 10:35:26 | Jeremy B writes:

    Lovely period photo of car being refilled, but WHY IS THERE NO CAPTION???

    2018-04-26 11:04:19 | James Fraser writes:

    I suppose because those uploading the images don't always have the information to hand and the 'busyness' of life takes over!
    Anyway the photo was taken on the Daily Express Rally 1952. I believe that is Giles himself to the right in sheepskin jacket.

    2018-04-26 20:58:59 | Jeremy B writes:

    Thanks for that!

    2023-09-10 06:47:35 | Mike D writes:

    I like the way that Giles has a cigarette in he’s hand while the chap next to him is topping up the petrol!

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