2016-11-18 12:20:33 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/16
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-3

Auction description:
Lot Number 108
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 661145
Year 1954
Make Jaguar
Model XK120 Roadster

Finished in British Racing Green with beige leather upholstery this wonderful example has been subject to a thorough renovation with bills accounting to in excess of £20,000 GBP. Works completed included fitment of a new clutch, exhaust manifolds, stainless steel exhaust system, front shock absorbers, cooling hoses all-round, electric fan and switch, and overhaul of front suspension, hydraulics, carburettors and starter motor. The attention to detail of the refurbishment is to the extent that even two new 12 volt batteries have been wired in parallel so as to avoid any issues starting this XK120 in the future.

Furthermore the car has also been subject to a very detailed cosmetic restoration and the level of quality can only be fully appreciated when viewing the car in flesh. Included in the extensive history file are not only the invoices for the works carried out here in the UK by Jaguar specialists, but also the current and old V5s, a period photograph of the car with its former owners, comprehensive correspondence between its former owners Mr. David Watkins and Kit Constable Maxwell, the original UK Log book from 1954 as well as its replacement issued in 1973 and a Guy Broad parts catalogue.

This rare RHD example is offered here today at a very realistic reserve. Not to be missed.

2016-11-18 20:08:11 | Jeremy B writes:

Lugging around a second 12-volt battery? What nonsense.

2016-12-20 09:49:33 | David Bentley writes:

This car, chassis 661145, was registered OYO 223, NL 8 and 236 NOU in that order.

2017-02-02 20:50:05 | pauls writes:

History of the car from a previous owner is provided in the February 2017 edition of the XK Gazette.

2017-02-06 16:14:56 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 2/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-4

Auction description:
Lot 333 - 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
ESTIMATE £90,000-£110,000
Auction Coys Olympia 2017
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 661145
Year 1954
Make Jaguar
Model XK120 Roadster

Otherwise same as above description.

2017-03-31 15:01:32 | pauls writes:

Car to return auction 4/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-5

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £90,000-£110,000
Auction Spring Classsics 2017
Lot Number 324
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 661145
Year 1954
Make Jaguar
Model XK120 Roadster

Otherwise same as above.

2017-11-01 16:57:49 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.runnymedemotorcompany.com/MoreDetails.php

Sellers description:
The car that we are privileged to offer is an original UK supplied motor car, one of only 1176 produced in RHD against over 6000 LHD models, as at the time of production, Jaguars main market was the USA.. It comes with a good history file which includes both buff and green log books together with invoices and correspondence between previous owners. It has been the subject of a chassis up restoration, prior to which it had been off of the road since the mid 70's. It now only needs to be viewed to be appreciated. The paint work and general attention to detail is superb and the standard of trimming is beyond criticism. It is a joy to drive and will undoubtedly provide a new owner with hours of satisfaction. We consider that the car is now very keenly priced for a freshly restored motor car at £125,000

2017-11-20 19:39:56 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-6

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £90,000- £110,000
Auction True Greats 2017
Lot Number 146
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 661145
Year 1954
Make Jaguar
Model XK120 Roadster

Finished in British Racing Green with beige leather upholstery this wonderful example has been subject to a thorough renovation with bills accounting to in excess of £20,000. Works completed included fitment of a new clutch, exhaust manifolds, stainless steel exhaust system, front shock absorbers, cooling hoses all-round, electric fan and switch, and overhaul of front suspension, hydraulics, carburettors and starter motor. The attention to detail of the refurbishment is to the extent that even two new 12 volt batteries have been wired in parallel so as to avoid any issues starting this XK120 in the future.

Furthermore the car has also been subject to a very detailed cosmetic restoration and the level of quality can only be fully appreciated when viewing the car in the metal.

Included in the extensive history file are not only the invoices for the works carried out here in the UK by Jaguar specialists, but also the current and old V5's, a period photograph of the car with its former owners, comprehensive correspondence between its former owners Mr. David Watkins and Kit Constable Maxwell, the original UK Log book from 1954 as well as its replacement issued in 1973 and a Guy Broad parts catalogue.

This rare right hand drive example is offered here today at a very realistic reserve. Not to be missed.

2018-06-25 16:00:10 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 6/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/jaguar-xk120-roadster

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £90,000- £120,000
Auction Blenheim Palace
Lot Number 347
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 661145
Year
Make Jaguar
Model XK120 Roadster

Otherwise same as above.

2019-01-21 08:39:17 | pauls writes:

Also offered at;

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/xk-120/1916754.html

Still offered by Coys with 2017 description.

2021-04-25 11:15:41 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/21

themarket.co.uk/listings/jaguar/xk-120-roadster/fbe7afe1-a7c0-49db-934b-c451d4b6 ...

Auction description:

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Odometer Reading: 23398

Chassis Number: 661145

Engine: 3442

Gearbox: Manual

Colour: British Racing Green

Interior: Tan Leather

1954 JAGUAR XK 120 Roadster UK RHD

Built in November 1953, chassis number 661145 was one of the last RHD XK 120 Roadsters to roll out of Jaguar’s Browns Lane factory in Coventry. It didn’t get sent to the dealer, Henlys of London, until late June in the following year but they didn’t hang onto it for long as it was swiftly registered to its first owner on 3 July 1954.

Although widely known as a Roadster - especially in the USA - us Brits also called this configuration an Open Two Seater or OTS. It differed from the later Drop-Head Coupe (DHC) in that the folding roof was a rather flimsy single layer of fabric, with detachable side curtains and folded away below the body line at the rear. On a DHC, there were wind-up windows, the roof was insulated and it folded on top of the rear deck when dropped, allowing space for a narrow and uncomfortable seat in the rear.

Although the original “log book” isn’t retained, both buff and green early continuation registration documents show that by the late 1970s the car had moved around a fair bit including London, Surrey, Hampshire and Glamorgan. Other evidence in the history file suggests a few changes of colour from the original black to grey, red and now green.

Believed to have been laid up as a non-runner since the early ‘70s, there were subsequent efforts to revive it but it wasn’t until 2016 that the XK 120 underwent a very detailed renovation at Queenstown Car Restorations in Battersea. With bills totalling around £50,000, this work included a full strip down, repaint and retrim and a thorough mechanical overhaul by marque specialist Bob Thredder of Croydon.

Following completion, with a freshly awarded MOT, the car was sold at auction in December 2016 to classic car specialists Chelsea Cars; from whom the current owner bought the XK for his collection in September 2018, only using it occasionally since.

The car’s odometer now reads 23,400 which is only a little over 100 miles driven since the MOT following its restoration. So, despite the restoration now being more than 4 years ago, it could be fairly described as a freshly restored car.

On the Outside

During the restoration in 2016, the exterior was not repainted in the car’s original black but in the ever popular and oh-so appropriate British Racing Green. The paint finish is very good and the overall condition strong, but of course it isn’t perfect. There are a few marks and blemishes that presumably have developed in the last few years - despite careful storage and limited use - but nothing that detracts from how great the car looks.

The chrome trims and fittings around the car present in a very good condition too - all of it having been renewed during the restoration.

The new sand coloured mohair top is perfectly flimsy, as it should be, and fits well over the frame. Being a light colour it readily shows the dirt, but if anything a bit of patina somewhere on this otherwise largely pristine-looking car adds some character. The slot-shaped rear window offers little in the way of a rear view, but enough to see traffic following.

As befits an XK 120 sporting rear wheel arch spats, this car sits on 16-inch steel wheels, painted in body colour with chromed hubcaps at the front (cars with wire wheels had none as they would have fouled the centre-lock spinners). All appear in excellent condition (aside from a missing Jaguar badge on one) and are fitted with barely-used Rapid tyres.

On the Inside

The interior of this Jaguar is just glorious, fully upholstered and trimmed in beautiful tan leather with sand coloured, leather-edged Wilton carpeting. The fluted leather seats are unmarked and the door cards have the look of an expensive handbag. The rest is in excellent order too with practically nothing by way of wear or damage.

The neatly retrimmed dash carries a small plaque denoting this car as a replica of the record-breaking Jabbeke XK 120. This plaque was fitted to all OTS XK 120s following the speed run but as the model evolved, and pressed steel body panels replaced hand-beaten aluminium, the wording was subtly changed from “exact replica” to simply “replica”.

The steering wheel is of an original style in black with a 17-inch diameter and four spokes. Many would have chosen to install a more racy Moto-Lita, but this looks just the part with what appears to be the original horn button and indicator.

Behind the seats under a custom-made cover, two batteries have been connected in parallel - maintaining a 12-volt supply but giving more oomph to ensure it has enough power for starting the car.

Underneath

Under the bonnet, all looks in good mechanical order but there’s evidently been some moisture left inside the engine bay as a light bloom of surface rust has appeared over the radiator and a few other ancillaries and fittings down one side. Nothing appears to have been damaged by it but it detracts a little from the look of what otherwise is a beautifully appointed engine bay.

The undersides of the car are mostly still painted black and waxoyled from the rework, but again rust - or possibly sandy water - has splashed across a number of the structural components. Otherwise, all appears solid and in good order and the Bell stainless exhaust looks in excellent condition.

Once the roof and side curtains are stowed in the split-level boot, along with the spare steel wheel, jack and tool roll, there’s not a huge amount of space for luggage, but enough for a few days away. The boot carpets and linings are in a sand coloured fabric with the same tan edge trim used inside the car.

History Highlights

The Jaguar was last put through an MOT in November 2016, immediately after the restoration was completed, which it passed with no advisories.

As it stands, the car has no MOT and although exempt by virtue of its age, we would strongly encourage the new owner to have it tested at the earliest opportunity. The cost of an MOT is a small investment when offset against the purchase and upkeep of any classic car, and it gives an independent, third-party assessment of the car’s condition, which not only provides reassurance to the owner and any subsequent purchasers but is also invaluable in the event of a bump when negotiating with the police and any interested insurance companies.

The car comes with an extensive history file which includes the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, hand written accounts and correspondence, historical photos, numerous invoices for parts supplied, and work done during the restoration. There are also buff and green “log books” belonging to the car from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

The restoration in 2016 was a comprehensive one and far too extensive to be fully detailed but can be summarised as follows:

Outside:

Body stripped to bare metal, repaired and repainted - all chromework stripped and rechromed. New German mohair hood. Refurbished wheels and new tyres.

Inside:

Interior completely retrimmed with new leather seats and interior trim panels and new Wilton carpets. Dash panel and instrument overhaul.

Mechanical:

New clutch, exhaust manifolds, cooling hoses, stainless steel exhaust, front shock absorbers, electric fan and switch, overhaul of front suspension, hydraulics, carburettors, and starter motor.

2021-05-28 06:54:02 | John Elmgreen writes:

Sold at The Market auction for £68,500 on 29 April 2021.