2013-08-23 21:00:58 | Lofty writes:

Undergoing total restoration, to be completed in 2014 as original

2013-08-26 05:08:17 | Peter Ingram writes:

Body maybe F 1646 not chassis number

2018-04-08 17:32:38 | Rich Carnegie writes:

THIS EARLY STEEL BODIED JAGUAR XK120 (NO. 670499, built July 20, 1950) IS A "NUMBER MATCHING" EXAMPLE. IT IS THE 314 LEFT-HAND DRIVE CAR MADE AFTER THE TRANSITION FROM ALL ALUMINUM BODIED CARS (April 1950 at 670172). THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS EXAMPLE VS LATER XK 120s:
EXTERIOR:
NO FOOTWELL AIR VENTS (ADDED 2/4/51 WITH 671097, REF 120 GUIDE P35)
FRONT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE SEPARATE CHROME PLATED UNITS WITH SINGLE FILAMENT BULBS
NO TURN SIGNALS (Ref 120 Guide p. 37 & 41: Turn Signals and revised side lamp housing with 672927 on 9/25/52)
HEADLIGHTS ARE THE EARLY "TRIBAR" (PF.770) STYLE . LATER (1952) U.S. DELIVERED EXAMPLES HAD SEAL BEAM BULBS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER (Ref Parts Manual p. 84 P.F.770 C.2625/3 AND 120 GUIDE 34/37)
ORIGINAL GRILLE HAS EARLY "RAISED FLUTES" SLATS ("HUMPS" AT CENTER OF EACH SLAT)
TOP IS "SHORT STYLE" WITH TWO SNAPS PER SIDE (LATER ONES AFTER 670730 HAVE THREE SNAPS PER SIDE - ref 120 guide p. 31) Early snaps were cadmium plated, later were black.
REAR WINDOW (BACK LIGHT) IS FIXED IN TOP ( Ref Parts Manual Plate U.116), AFTER 3/51 IT COULD BE OPENED)
EXHAUST EXITED ON LEFT SIDE UNTIL MAY 1952, THEN OUT THE BACK (ref parts man 44 T.74)
FENDER MIRRORS WERE NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. REFER TO PERIOD JAGUARS LITERATURE AND PARTS MANUAL (Plate U p. 79 does not show fender mirrors.) (Ref Schmid vol 1, p. 143 "Cars were usually supplied without wing mirrors, these being separately by-packed together with fitting instructions for the dealers." )
FRONT NUMBER PLATE (C.4182) WAS PROVIDED FOR US MARKET, TO BE INSTALLED BY DEALER IF REQUIRED.
REAR WING (FENDER) PIPING was "made of 1 11/16 wide Rexine strips with cord and rubber cores (BD.813, p.72 parts manual) and was painted the color of the car" (Schmid V1 p. 233), PVC was used after mid-April 1953. also see Viart p.405
INTERIOR:
NO TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON STEERING WHEEL CENTER (ref 120 guide p. 41)
CHROMED TOP FRAME (HOOD STICK) (ref Parts Manual P. 78 U.115 BD.3317) AND SEAT BASES/PIVOT ARMS
EARLY HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND LIGHTER (ref Plate V p. 90A, # 19 and 25)
EARLY LAND SPEED PLAQUE (132.6 MPH RECORD)
REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS SHORT STEM (UNTIL SEPT 1950 , No 670608 THEN LONGER STEM Ref . Parts Manual p.66, C.2887 and Plate U.22 opposite p.79B)
SEATS ARE "BISCUIT w RED PIPING" AS SHIPPED (See Heritage Trust Data Sheet) WITH CURVED BACKS.

ENGINE BAY (Engine W 1763-8):
VALVE COVERS HAVE NO STUDS AT FRONT OF ENGINE (Changed in Aug '52 Ref 120 guide p. 24)
SPARK PLUG WIRING ROUTES TO BACK OF ENGINE AND DOES NOT HAVE INSULATORS AT PLUGS (Ref 120 Guide p.19, Jaguar Journal May-June 2015 p. 13-15 and parts manual plate B #109)
SPARK PLUG WIRE SLEVE IS UNIQUE TO EARLY MODELS (parts manual Plate B #110)
COIL IS UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD, HORZ. OUTLET DIST CAP TO ENG. W 5509, 11/6/52 120 guide p.27
ALUMINUM FAN (ref parts manual p. 6A & Plate A with engine W1763-8 and 120 guide p. 24)
STARTING "CARB" IS ATTACHED TO REAR CARBURITTOR FLOAT CHAMBER (LATER ARE SEPARATE) WITH EXPOSED TERMINALS (ref parts manual Plate D opposite p. 14 to eng. W.3449)
HOOD (BONNET) SUPPORT ROD (stay) IS CHROME PLATED (120 Guide p. 21, plated up to 671098)
GLASS RESERVOIR FOR BRAKE CYLINDER (SINGLE PISTON DESIGN p. 36 on parts manual and Plate R opposite p. 39) Top could be either black with silver cap or all silver (nickel plated).
NO HEATER (began in Sept. 1951 with 671493 - p. 63A of Parts Manual & 120 Guide p. 21 & 36)
GREASE GUN C.991 IS TECALEMIT "PLASTIGUN" TO NOVEMBER 1951 (INSTALLED IN ENGINE BAY)
HORN RELAY IS EARLY TYPE (SB.40/L.2) WITH THREE CONNECTORS (to 671097 parts p.86)
FUSE BLOCK IS ORIGINAL TO CAR (37110A 5 50 Model SF4 Type L16) with black finish cover.
TRUNK (BOOT) & TOOLS/ACCESORIES:
LOCATION OF TIRE PUMP IS UNIQUE TO EARLY MODEL (Left Side of Boot) (ref Schmid Vol 2 p. 88). Pump has correct green hose.
CHROME PLATED BOOT LID SUPPORT ROD
EARLY JACK (BOLT-ON INSERTION ARM C.2953) (parts Manual p. 91 and Viart p.471, Schmid Vol 1p.185, Vol 2 p. 89)
TOOL ROLL: WHILE ALL VARIATIONS HAVE THE SAME REF NO. C.2882, I BELIEVE THE CORRECT ONE FOR THIS 1950 CAR IS THE RED JUTE LINED TYPE ( SEE ORIGINAL, Viart p. 472 , Schmid Vol 1 p.188). (The roll that came with the car is red jute and I believe is original to the car.)

2019-08-14 07:23:26 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/19

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af19/auburn-fall/lots/r0421-1950-jaguar-xk-120-roadst ...

Auction description:

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster

Lot Number 3108

$150,000 - $175,000

RM | Auctions - AUBURN FALL 29 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER 2019

This 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster on offer, chassis no. 670499, is an early steel-bodied U.S.-delivery example, distributed through Max Hoffman of New York. While the first owner was not recorded, a Mr. Odell of Delaware acquired the car sometime in the 1970s. He would own the car until 1987, when it was acquired by current ownership. The car would remain dormant until roughly 2007, when a documented, comprehensive restoration was undertaken, with AACA and JCNA judging standards in mind. Following its completion, the XK 120 would go on to win multiple awards, highlighted by achieving its AACA First Junior followed by its Senior award, both in 2016. The following year, the car achieved two 100-point scores at Jaguar Club Concours events held in Susquehanna Valley and Delaware Valley, achieving a Best in Show at the latter. In 2017 the car ranked 2nd in Class in JCNA National standings, with a 99.943 overall score. Most recently, in 2018 the car achieved the highly coveted AACA First Grand National award.

The Jaguar’s JDHT certificate confirms the car retains its original body, engine, head, and gearbox, and that it was accurately restored to how it left the Jaguar factory many years ago, finished in black with a black top and a biscuit interior with red piping. The car is accompanied by restoration documents, judging sheets, record of parts purchased, service manual, tools, original and reproduction tool pouch, jack, spare, and air pump.

This XK 120 presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored, award-winning example. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection looking to add a quintessential British sports car.

2019-08-15 01:19:15 | Jeremy B writes:

I would have thought that the seats should be all red, not just with with red piping.

But the car is a beauty.

2019-08-15 19:55:52 | mike may writes:

Jeremy,

If the Heritage Certificate (not shown) indicates biscuit and red, it usually means the prominent color is red with the seat flutes and dash (OTS) being biscuit. Some show cars and special order cars have been observed with contrasting piping. Nitpicking one part on what appears to be a well restored car, I think the side curtains are from a later model

2019-10-12 10:17:32 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1950-jaguar-xk120-roadster/_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-10-12

Auction description:

Lot #24108

Seller: lbilimited

Location: Pontiac, Michigan

Chassis: 670499

Numbers Matching 3.4L Twin-Cam Inline-Six

Four-Speed Moss Manual Gearbox

Left-Hand Drive, Steel Body

Black Over Biscuit Leather

Longterm Previous Ownership

Refurbished 2007-2016

Chrome Running Lights, Studless Valve Covers

Steel Wheels W/Coker Tires

Soft Top & Side Curtains

Tools, Jack, Spare & Restoration Documents

Service Manuals & Brochures

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

AACA/JCNA Judging Sheets & Trophies

Multiple 100-Point Award Winner

Owners Manuals & Brochures

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

This 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster was built on July 20, 1950 and dispatched to US distributor Max Hoffman in its current color combination of black over Biscuit leather with red piping and a black soft top. The car was acquired by the selling dealer from its previous owner of 32 years, who had commissioned a restoration beginning in 2007 and ending nine years later. Features of the steel-bodied XK120 include chrome running lights, studless valve covers, the absence of footwell air vents, and more. Power comes from a numbers-matching 3.4L twin-cam inline-six which is equipped with twin SU carburetors and paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. This XK120 is offered with AACA and JCNA judging sheets and trophies, a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, factory tools, service and owner’s manuals, brochures, restorations documents, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

This example is reportedly the 314th left-hand drive, steel-bodied XK120 built following the transition from aluminum bodies. The car was repainted in its factory black, and has reportedly been driven just 20 miles since the work was completed in 2016.

Steel wheels come fitted with 6.00-16 Coker Classic bias-ply tires, and fender skirts are affixed in the rear. A black soft top with side curtains is shown mounted in gallery photos below along with close-ups of the finish, brightwork, and lighting.

The cabin is trimmed in Biscuit leather with red piping, and the four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a leather-trimmed dashboard housing black Smiths gauges. The odometer shows under 20 miles, which is said to represent the total driven since completion of the project in 2016.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six features polished studless cam covers and SU carburetors as well as fabric-wrapped hoses, spark plug leads, and other wiring. The cylinder head wears stamp W1763-8, which matches the engine number listed on the Heritage Certificate below. A PDF containing numbers for the engine block, cylinder head, transmission, carburetor, distributor, and generator will accompany the car.

Power is sent to the rear axle through a Moss four-speed manual gearbox. Fluid changes have been carried out according to the selling dealer. Factory tools in pouches are included in the sale along with a parts summary, service manuals, brochures, an air pump, a jack, and a spare tire. The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate notes that the car was dispatched from the factory on July 20th, 1950 finished in black with a Biscuit and Red interior.

Awards received since completion of the work include the following:

May 21, 2016 – First Place at the AACA Easter Spring meet in Vineland, New Jersey

August 13, 2016 – AACA Senior Award at the Southeastern Fall meet in New Bern, North Carolina

2016 – One of 300 from a group of 3,500 cars nominated for the AACA National Awards

May 27, 2017 – First Place with a total score of 100 points at the Susquehanna Valley Jaguar Club concours

June 3, 2017 – First Place with a total score of 100 points at the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club concours

September 16, 2017 – Second Place with a total score of 99.83 points at the Virginia Jaguar Club concours

September 17, 2017 – First Place with a total score of 99.82 points at the Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owner’s Club concours

2017 – Ranked second in class with a total score of 99.943 at the Jaguar Club of North American National Standings

2018 – AACA First Grand National award at the Greensburg Grand National Meet at the University of Pittsburgh

2019-10-31 10:04:57 | pauls writes:

Now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-120/2334753.html

Same seller, Price: $160,000

Previous auction Bid To $110,000 On 10/18/19

2020-02-16 12:24:58 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 3/20

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl20/palm-beach/lots/r0194-1950-jaguar-xk-120-roadste ...

Auction description:

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster

RM | Auctions - PALM BEACH 20 - 21 MARCH 2020

Lot 139

Sold For $143,000

Identification No. 670499

A multiple JCNA Championship Division 100 Point example

Offered with incredibly comprehensive and detailed restoration file

AACA Grand National Award recipient

A desirable and rare, very early steel bodied example finished in its original colors

Benefits from a multi-year restoration to exacting standards

Complete with tools, manuals, jack, spare, and all weather gear

This 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster on offer, chassis no. 670499, is an early steel-bodied U.S.-delivery example, distributed through Max Hoffman of New York. While the first owner was not recorded, a Mr. Odell of Delaware acquired the car sometime in the 1970s. He would own the car until 1987, when it was acquired by current ownership. The car would remain dormant until roughly 2007, when a documented, comprehensive restoration was undertaken, with AACA and JCNA judging standards in mind. Following its completion, the XK 120 would go on to win multiple awards, highlighted by achieving its AACA First Junior followed by its Senior award, both in 2016. The following year, the car achieved two 100-point scores at Jaguar Club Concours events held in Susquehanna Valley and Delaware Valley, achieving a Best in Show at the latter. In 2017 the car ranked 2nd in Class in JCNA National standings, with a 99.943 overall score. Most recently, in 2018 the car achieved the highly coveted AACA First Grand National award.

The Jaguar’s JDHT certificate confirms the car retains its original body, engine, head, and gearbox, and that it was accurately restored to how it left the Jaguar factory many years ago, finished in black with a black top and a biscuit interior with red piping. The car is accompanied by restoration documents, judging sheets, record of parts purchased, service manual, tools, original and reproduction tool pouch, jack, spare, and air pump.

This XK 120 presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored, award-winning example. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection looking to add a quintessential British sports car.