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MSU724

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2005-12-26 14:10:21 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Engine Number was added: W1117-8
  • Current City was added: Phoenix
  • Current State was added: Arizona
  • Current Country was added: United States
  • 2009-12-14 00:19:33 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Last Seen was changed from 2005 to 2009
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was added: MSU724|
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    2005-10-24 05:41:03 | Lofty writes:

    Seen for sale on Doc's Jags -Feb 05 ( www.docsjags.com/sales/xks/xks_120s/120s.htm ) . Ad description as follows:

    VERY IMPORTANT 1950 XK 120 all aluminum roadster built on an ash wood frame (OTS); Serial # 670165; Rare Factory "SPORTS" body style.; #165 of 184 left hand drives built (56 were right hand drive) ; Matching numbers. All four of its brakes converted to modern disc style; Brookland Screens; outside filler cap. Delivered to C Hornburg, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, USA March 1950. AS Factory "Sports " body style. To compare aluminum production figures, a total of 12,078 steel bodied 120's were produced later. Last American owner was racer and racanteur, Lord Anthony Rufus Isaacs. This Jaguar comes with substantial records, receipts and archive reports.

    Purchased May 8, 1989 by David Jon Gilmour (London) of the famous Pink Floyd Band at the Coy's auction at Nurbergring, Germany for 340,454 Deutchmarks (112,000 pounds) or $203,000 US dollars; Dave Gilmour then undertook a major body-off restoration, performed by RS Panels of Nuneaton, England. Chassis was shotblasted and finished in black enamel. Full mechanicals performed. Salsbury rear axle fitted to accomodate wire wheels and disc brakes all around. D Gilmour owned this XK 120 Jaguar car for ten years before reselling. Last owner, also British, kept four years prior to Docs Jag's purchase.

    Currently in England to be fitted with aluminum head faring, correct Jaguar alloy bucket seats, and new weather equippment with optional standard windscreen, chrome plated hood frames and new hood as well as side-curtains. Extra Salsbury axle and original aluminum fender skirts also are included with this VERY IMPORTANT JAGUAR. Additional photos when she arrives Arizona in few weeks.

    2005-12-26 10:45:27 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction in '00

    www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1834408042/

    Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (1950)

    Classic Cars, H&H Classic Auctions Ltd (12th April 2000)

    H&H Classic Auctions Ltd, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

    Lot Number 042

    Estimate £55000-£60000

    Hammer Price £49000

    Hammer Price (inc premium) -

    Year 1950

    Condition rating 1

    Registration number MSU 724

    Mileage -

    Chassis number 670165

    Engine number W1117-8

    The initial 57 right hand drive cars and 183 left hand drive cars were hand built with a lightweight aluminium alloy.

    The car that we offer today is one of those early cars, still with its brass plate on the dashboard, and in its original left hand drive format. It was re-imported from the United States during the late 1980's where it had been extensively restored whilst retaining its original specification. During the last ten years the car has received attention to the coachwork by RS panels and it has had disc brakes and new chrome wire wheels fitted to the factory specification and the rear axle was changed from an ENV to Salisbury XK120 axle. Over ú20,000 has been spent during this period including regular servicing and maintenance.

    Previously owned by Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame, this is a very rare and highly desirable car and if you could find another example for sale it would probably not be as good as this one.

    PLEASE NOTE: Various spares are with this lot and include: two side screens, an original glass (broken) section, 5 steel wheels & tyres, 4 indicator lights, 1 back axle, 2 rear wheel spats, 4 wheel hubs, a box of assorted brake parts and 2 seats.

    2005-12-26 10:56:32 | pauls writes:

    Car was at auction in '99
    www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/85962789/

    Auction description:
    Lot 133A: Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (1950)
    Classic Cars, Coys (31st July 1999)
    Lot Details
    Auction Classic Cars
    Coys, Silverstone Auction Centre, Silverstone
    Type Car
    Lot Number 133A
    Estimate £45000-£55000
    Hammer Price £44000
    Hammer Price (inc premium) -
    Year 1950
    Condition rating 3
    Registration number MSU 724
    Mileage -
    Chassis number 670165

    2008-07-30 18:42:59 | pauls writes:

    Car still at Doc's Jags.

    /www.docsjags.com/

    Price: $298,500

    Stock#: 100-2004

    Exterior: Silver

    Vin#: 670165

    Interior: N/A

    Body Style: Roadster

    Engine: 3.5

    Phoenix, Arizona

    2008-12-23 19:44:53 | Lofty writes:

    BD5893 Bucket Seat Ass. looks like BD20820 E-Type S1,3.8 BD3442 Grab Rail missing.

    2009-12-13 23:53:52 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:
    www.princetonlotus.com/ViewClassic.aspx
    Hopewell, New Jersey

    Sellers description:
    1950 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy-Bodied roadster in silver metallic with red leather interior, aero windscreens and removable head fairings. Full windshield and soft-top are included with the car. Only 184 of these XK 120s with aluminum bodies on ash frames were built in left hand drive configuration. This one is the real deal with matching numbers 3.4-liter engine, 4-speed gearbox and chassis. The brakes are upgraded to discs all-around and chrome wire wheels are fitted.

    The paint, leather interior and mechanicals are beyond reproach. All the collectible criteria are here; rarity, condition, advanced technology for the period, performance and, really, is there a more beautiful 2-place British sports car?

    Serial # 670165
    Odometer: 105,352 miles
    Price: $309,999

    2021-02-17 11:09:12 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:

    www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-120/2465851.html

    Seller's description:

    Location: Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM

    Legends Automotive USA

    Transmission: Manual

    Condition: Excellent

    Exterior: Silver

    Interior: Red

    Chassis: 670165

    Registration: MSU 724

    Matching numbers.

    Ex David Gilmore / Lord Rufus

    Excellent Condition.

    Built on March 2nd 1950 and delivered to C Hornburg, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, USA. Amongst its past owners are filmmaker Lord Antony Rufus (9 1/2 weeks) and acclaimed Grammy winning musician and song writer David Gilmore CBE.

    Upon acquisition Mr. Gilmore commissioned a major body-off restoration, performed by RS Panels of Nuneaton, England. Chassis was shot blasted and finished in black enamel and a full mechanical rebuild was performed at this time. In addition a Salisbury rear axle was fitted to accommodate wire wheels and disc brakes all around. Mr. Gilmore owned MSU 724 for 10 years before selling on in 2000. Eventually returning to the United States in 2004 where she resided for the next 12 years before been repatriated to the UK.

    Currently configured with Brooklands Screens and removable aluminium fairings with fitted tonneau cover (original screen, roof and weather equipment and spats are present and included with the sale). The car has been thoroughly and professionally maintained with supporting documents and stands 100 percent ready for tours and rallies, properly sorted and exciting to drive.

    This sale represents an opportunity to acquire an important early production alloy Jaguar XK120. The car can be viewed by appointment in a safe environment, please get in touch with any questions. International and professional shipping arranged.

    2021-04-13 03:41:22 | Anonymous writes:

    now again back for sale @legends : www.legendsracing.co.uk/showroom/carNew/1950JaguarXK120OTS

    2021-04-13 03:41:43 | Anonymous writes:

    1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster

    Chassis: 670165

    Registration: MSU 724

    Matching numbers.

    Ex David Gilmore / Lord Rufus

    Excellent Condition.

    Launched on the 20th October 1948 the American market took to the XK120 immediately and the demand caught Jaguar by surprise. Many Hollywood stars ordered one, which only enhanced Jaguar's image and sales, and in the early days most XK120's went across the Atlantic and it was immediately apparent that the level of demand could only be satisfied by moving from a lightweight alloy-bodied ash frame construction to steel coachwork. This took time and the initial 57 right hand drive cars and 183 left hand drive cars were hand built with a lightweight aluminium alloy. MSU 724 is one of those early alloy cars.

    This car:

    Built on March 2nd 1950 and delivered to C Hornburg, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, USA. Amongst its past owners are filmmaker Lord Antony Rufus (9 1/2 weeks) and acclaimed Grammy winning musician and song writer David Gilmore CBE.

    Upon acquisition Mr. Gilmore commissioned a major body-off restoration, performed by RS Panels of Nuneaton, England. Chassis was shot blasted and finished in black enamel and a full mechanical rebuild was performed at this time. In addition a Salisbury rear axle was fitted to accommodate wire wheels and disc brakes all around. Mr. Gilmore owned MSU 724 for 10 years before selling on in 2000. Eventually returning to the United States in 2004 where she resided for the next 12 years before been repatriated to the UK.

    Currently configured with Brooklands Screens and removable aluminium fairings with fitted tonneau cover (original screen, roof and weather equipment and spats are present and included with the sale). The car has been thoroughly and professionally maintained with supporting documents and stands 100 percent ready for tours and rallies, properly sorted and exciting to drive.

    This sale represents an opportunity to acquire an important early production alloy Jaguar XK120. The car can be viewed by appointment in a safe environment, please get in touch with any questions.

    POA

    2021-11-03 14:19:17 | pauls writes:

    Listed at:

    www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk120/2534296.html

    Same description:

    Litchfield, Connecticut 06759

    Seller: Legends Automotive USA

    The car is currently located with us in the UK. Containerized and insured shipping provided to East, West or Texan coasts.

    Price: $328,000

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