2014-03-14 20:26:41 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/14
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
118 - 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Estimate: €85,000 - €100,000
Registration Number: EU Taxes Paid
Chassis Number: 670462

We are pleased to offer today a very early matching numbers XK120. Like so many, it was sold new in the USA and stayed there until it was purchased by the current vendor in Colorado in early 2013.

On its first return to these shores since its build in 1950, it aptly underwent a considerable amount of quality restoration work, with bills in the file totalling in excess of £45,000. Work included, a professional rebuild of the matching numbers engine; the gearbox and brake systems were both overhauled. Chassis 670462 was then subject to a body restoration, which involved a bare metal re-spray in gunmetal metallic.

The car was then completely re-wired, before being re-trimmed and carpeted in wonderful deep crimson red leather. All the bright work has been re-chromed or replaced. A new tonneau cover and hood have also been made, and fit very well indeed.

Finished in arguably the best Livery for an XK120 roadster, with desirable steel wheels over spats, this delightful restored example would make as favourable impression at driving events as on the concours circuit.

2019-09-22 11:40:24 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 9/19

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25819/lot/52/

Auction description:

Lot 52

1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Chassis no. 670462

CHF 100,000 - 140,000 US$ 100,000 - 140,000

The Bonmont Sale

Collectors' Motor Cars including a Private Collection of Supercars

29 Sep 2019, 14:00 CEST

Cheserex, Switzerland

•Delivered new to Germany

•Professionally restored between 2013 and 2015

•Numerous desirable upgrades

•Registered in Switzerland

This Jaguar XK120 Roadster was ordered in 1950 by Vice Consul Mannel Brisens in Germany. He transferred this XK to his new home/job in the USA and kept the car until 1961. Three further owners are documented. In 2014 the Jaguar was brought to Switzerland by the current owner. Here it received an extensively technical restoration by specialist engineer Paul L. Suter of Ponte Capriasca, Switzerland. The instruments being restored by specialist Peter Schreurs in the Netherlands. The car retains its original engine – 'W1639-8' – featuring the correct 'stud-less' cam covers. FIVA papers were obtained in 2016.

To make it more suitable for driving on Swiss mountain-roads, the car has been extensively upgraded, though all modifications are reversible. Improvements include Coopercraft front disc brakes; 123-electronic ignition; Tremec T5 five-speed gearbox; Serck Motorsport high efficiency aluminium radiator; electric cooling fan (manual switch); transparent coolant expansion tank; and a full stainless steel exhaust system with tailpipe exiting at the side (as original up to LHD '672143', RHD '660093').

In addition, the electrical system has been converted to negative earth and modernised, featuring a WOSP 65A alternator (looks like the original Lucas dynamo); twin 12-volt batteries connected in parallel; Lucas-style battery cut-off switch; brake lights also functioning as rear indicators; and front indicators incorporated into the original sidelights. Other noteworthy features include original rear shock absorbers with reinforced link arms; and tonneau in original black canvas material.

The car is offered with various boxes containing all its original parts to include:

Ignition system

Regulator

Radiator

Moss gearbox and prop shaft

Drum brakes complete with hoses

Assortment of more minor components

Accompanying documentation includes sundry invoices, full Classic Data value/condition report, Heritage Certificate, historic New York registration, Swiss Carte Grise, and a FIVA Identity Card.