2005-12-23 12:59:57 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '96
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/274033030/

Auction description:
Lot 027: Jaguar XK120 (1952)
Classic Cars, Coys (3rd December 1996)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Coys, Kensington sales centre, Kensington
Type Car
Lot Number 027
Estimate £22000-£27000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £24150
Year 1952
Condition rating 1
Registration number LAB 730
Mileage -
Chassis number 661032
Engine number W6275/7

2010-06-04 10:00:50 | pauls writes:

The car is discussed in the book "Collecting Jaguar" by Keith Martin. Said to have been completely restored in '81 and has since been kept in dry storage.and in very nice condition.

2012-04-06 22:59:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/2012
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/19-04-2012-TheImperialWarMuseum-1312/1952Jagua ...

Auction description:
Lot Number: 49
1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Estimate: (£) 55,000 - 65,000
Reg Number: LAB 730
Chassis Number: 661032
Engine Number: W6275/7
Cc: 3400
Body Colour: O.E.W.
Trim Colour: Red
MOT ExpiryDate: Dec 2012

'LAB 730' is an original right-hand drive 1952 XK120 Roadster finished in classically traditional Old English White and trimmed in Red leather. According to the vendor it is a very original, well-sorted, 'matching numbers example', and he considers but does not warrant the indicated mileage of just 82,560 to be correct. This is backed up by the numerous MOT certificates that are in the history file. The XK has been regularly maintained by J. Chatham and other XK specialists and treated to an older restoration. At this time the body was restored and repainted and the engine and gearbox fully overhauled - the seller now views the bodywork as "very good", the paintwork as "nicely patinated", the interior trim as "beautiful", and the 3.4 litre six-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox as "excellent". The Jaguar is being sold complete with buff log book, lots of paperwork, photographs of the restoration and an MOT into December. The vendor summarises 'LAB 730' thus: "The car is unmolested and represents an XK120 as intended by the factory with subtle additions including a full stainless exhaust system which sounds gorgeous and a Kenlowe fan making the Jag thoroughly useable and a joy to drive".

2012-04-22 21:42:41 | pauls writes:

Car not sold at above auction.

2012-09-01 11:29:18 | Michael Scott writes:

This car is offered for auction by Bonham's at Beaulieu England on 8thSeptember 2012.

2012-09-06 21:50:46 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20144/lot/618/

Auction description:
8 Sep 2012 3:30 p.m. Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
Collectors' Motor Cars
Lot number 618
1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Registration no. LAB 730
Chassis no. 661032
Engine no. W6275-7
Estimate: £50,000 - 70,000
€64,000 - 90,000
US$ 80,000 - 110,000

This XK120 roadster was fully restored in 1981 to concours-winning standard using a factory replacement chassis. Subsequently the XK was advertised in Classic & Sports Car (June 1990, edition, copy on file) and was bought by the previous owner. While in his ownership the car received a full engine rebuild and was maintained regardless of cost by John Chatham. There are bills on file totalling circa £6,000 for work on the brakes, suspension, servicing, etc. When purchased by the current owner in 2008, the XK required some re-commissioning including a new radiator, new braking system, new suspension bushes and a full service. Noteworthy features include Blockley tyres, steel wheels and spats, and the car also comes with original tools in the boot: a tyre pump, jack and wheel brace.

Well maintained during the current ownership, 'LAB 730' performed faultlessly on a recent test drive, demonstrating a super turn of speed, secure handling and most positive steering and brakes while emitting a glorious sound from its stainless steel exhaust. This delightfully honest XK120 comes complete with full weather equipment (renewed during the 1981 restoration), is 'on the button' and ready to use. The car is offered with restoration invoices and photographs, old-style logbook, current/MoT tax, Swansea V5 registration document and expired MoTs dating back to 1981 supporting the believed genuine total of circa 83,000 miles from new.

2020-01-02 09:48:09 | pauls writes:

Some history of the car is published in the book "Collecting Jaguar" by Keith Martin.