2011-09-28 17:02:13 | Vinnie Apicella writes:

Purchased in April 1984 from consignment dealer named "Fantasy Junction" in Berkeley, CA.
Presently fifth owner.
Vehicle restored January, 1990, exterior & interior color changed from original SIlver/Red to Cream/Cream with Red piping.
16 inch Steel wheels with rear fender "skirts".

2011-09-29 10:20:44 | pauls writes:

Vinnie,
Sounds very nice. Fantasy Junction is still out there and selling some nice cars, I believe in nearby Emeryville.

2012-03-20 22:02:56 | Vinnie Apicella writes:

1950 Xk120 was restored in Fall/Winter 1989/90 to cream/cream with red trim, Black top/side curtains.
Has steel wheels and rear "spats".

2012-03-22 00:35:46 | pauls writes:

This comment imported from 670870:

670830 originally purchased by US Army Col. stationed in Germany in1950. Brought to Modesto, CA in 1952 and registered as 1952.

Originally had Silver exterior with red interior, steel wheels &"skirts"

Purchased by V. Apicella from "Fantasy Junction" consigment classic cars in Berkeley, CA in 1984.

Car was old English White with dark brown interior and off white canvas top/side curtains.

Restored in 1989 to cream exterior with cream interior/red piping, black top/sidecurtains

All numbers match, original tool kit with most tools/grease gun. Operators &factory Technical manuals.

2014-06-13 21:41:07 | Vinnie Apicella writes:

I Purchased 670830 from Bruce Trenery, owner of Fantasy Junction Classic Cars, Emeryville, CA 1984 and am the present owner.

2014-11-18 05:56:59 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/18/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-2-Door-Convertible-1950-jaguar-xk-120-open-two-seater ...
Current bid US $12,886.54 reserve not met 7 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This very elegant 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Open Two Seater (OTS) is a prime example of the era and is certainly a rare find. The car was originally delivered to U.S. Army Major Alan Fisher, assigned to duty in Dusseldorf, Germany. After he completed his tour, Major Fisher brought his new Jaguar back to the United States and his home in Stockton, California. Each of the previous owners since new have preserved the OTS to the highest standards. The OTS is currently offered by the fifth owner, who has excellently stewarded the car for the past 30 years.

This numbers matching California original Jag has been refreshed in a stunning cream over cream color combination, with maroon piping and maroon soft top and side curtains. It currently presents 52,461 well cared for miles and runs absolutely fantastic. The car was driven in August from Southern California to Northern California and featured at numerous events held during the week of the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance. Additionally, this OTS was ordered with unique chrome options which are not available in the latter 120 models:

Chrome plated bolt-on fender mounted side lights (parking lights).
Chrome plated passenger grip handle.
Chrome plated hood and trunk lid support rod.
Chrome plated hood and trunk lid support rod "keeper" clip.
Chrome plated seat frames and convertible top support bows.
Chrome plated rear window outside frame.
Chrome plated carpet hold-down strip.
Chrome plated side curtain frames.
Chrome plated steering column adjustable flat spring collar.
Chrome plated trunk light housing frame.
Chrome plated trunk light switch button, mounting plate and lever.
Optional chrome plated wheel embellisher "beauty" rims.

Even more amazing, the original black phenolic grease gun is present, held by two metal clips attached to the driver's side cowling near the glass brake fluid reservoir. The rear boot compartment not only has the spare tire, jack, flat jack ratchet handle, lug nut socket wrench and spat removal "Tee" tool, but also is found the green cloth tool roll with some rare factory tools like sockets, spanners and adjustable wrench. To go along with these original accessories, the current owner holds the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate which authenticates the originality of this truly surviving California Jag. Finally, owner's manual, factory technical manual, a tonneau cover, wind deflector wing windows, and a side curtain storage bag will follow the car with purchase,

This OTS is available for immediate inspection in the San Diego area, and I highly encourage any interested parties to do so!

2015-07-15 00:50:25 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/15
www.mecum.com/lot-detail/CA0815-224969/0/1950-Jaguar-XK120-Roadster/Automatic/

Auction description:
Lot R463 // Monterey 2015 // Aug 13-15
1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
3.4/160 HP, Automatic
Color Cream
Interior Cream
VIN/Serial 670830

This matching numbers XK120 authenticated with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate is a prime example and certainly a rare find. It was originally delivered to U.S. Army Major Allan Fisher, who was on assignment in Dusseldorf, Germany. After Fisher completed his tour, he had it shipped back to his home in Stockton, California. Each of the owners since new, including the previous one of over 30 years, has preserved this XK120 to the highest standards. Powered by its expertly maintained, matching numbers 3.4L/160 HP DOHC inline-6 driving a 4-speed automatic transmission, it drives beautifully, as evidenced by two trouble free trips from Arizona to California in the last two years. With 53,160 miles showing on the odometer, it has been refreshed in a handsome Cream over Cream color combination, with Maroon interior piping, soft top and side curtains. This XK120 was ordered with many unique chrome options that were not available in later models, including bolt-on fender mounted side lights, passenger grip handle, convertible top support bows, rear window outside frame and wheel trim rings. The car's included accessories are remarkably complete, even including the almost impossibly rare original black phenolic grease gun. In addition to the spare tire and jack kit, there also is the green cloth tool roll with a selection of rare factory tools. The owner's manual factory technical manual, a tonneau cover, wind deflector wings and a side curtain storage bag also accompany this superb XK120, which fit for the aficionado and ready for a season of grand open air touring.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Matching numbers 3.4/160 HP DOHC engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Independent torsion bar front suspension
- Rear semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Recirculating ball steering
- 12 inch drum brakes
- Refreshed in Cream
- Cream interior with Maroon piping
- Unique chrome appointments
- Jaguar Heritage Certificate
- Tonneau cover
- Wind deflector wing windows
- Side curtain storage bag
- Original Black phenolic grease gun
- Green cloth tool roll
- Believed to be 53,160 miles

2015-08-11 22:12:52 | pauls writes:

Car now listed to be at RS auction same weekend!!!

russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/

Auction description:

1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Consignment # 4225 VIN #670830

Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 13th 15th, 2015 at Russo and Steele's 15th Annual Monterey California Auction.

BlueChip Motorcars presents this very elegant and wonderfully restored, matching numbered 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster (also known as XK120 OTS in America).

This is a matching numbers XK120 with the Jaguar Heritage certificate. It is a prime example of the era, and is certainly a rare find. Here is what we have learned about the car.

Jaguar originally delivered the car to U.S. Army Major Alan Fisher when he was assigned to duty in Dusseldorf, Germany. After Fisher completed his tour, he had the shipped back to his home in Stockton, California.

Each of the owners since new have preserved the XK120 to the highest standards. In fact, the XK120 was excellently stewarded for more than 30 years by the previous owner, and it drives beautifully.

This numbers matching California original Jaguar with 53,160 miles showing on the odometer has been refreshed in a stunning cream over cream color combination, with maroon piping and maroon soft-top and side curtains. To give you an idea of how well this XK120 runs, the previous owner drove it from Arizona to Northern California in 2014, where it was featured in events during the week of the Pebble Beach Concours d Elegance. Again, in 2015 he drove it from Arizona to Southern California, where it became part of the BlueChip Motorcars fleet of classics. This particular XK120 was also a featured exhibitor at the 2015 6th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours dElegance in Beverly Hills, California.

Additionally, this XK120 was ordered with unique chrome options, which were not available in the later XK120 models. These chrome plated options included: bolt-on fender mounted side lights, passenger grip handle, hood and trunk lid support rod, hood and trunk lid support rod keeper clip, seat frames and convertible top support bows, rear window outside frame, carpet hold-down strip, side curtain frames, steering column adjustable flat spring collar, trunk light housing frame, trunk light switch button, mounting plate and lever, and the wheel embellisher beauty rims.

Even more amazing, the original black phenolic grease gun is still present, held by two metal clips attached to the drivers side cowling near the glass reservoir for the brakes. The rear boot compartment not only has the spare tire, jack, flat jack ratchet handle, lug nut wrench and spat removal Tee tool, but there also is the green cloth tool roll with some rare factory tools like sockets, spanners and an adjustable wrench.

To compliment these original accessories, BlueChip Motorcars holds the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, which authenticates the originality of this true surviving Jaguar. Lastly, the owners manual factory technical manual, a tonneau cover, wind deflector wing windows, and a side curtain storage bag accompany the car.

This 50 XK120 with VIN 670830 sports a beautifully maintained 3.4-liter, 160-bhp six-cylinder DOHC engine with the four-speed automatic. It is a steel bodied car, although this 1950 XK120 retained aluminum doors, bonnet and boot lid. All XK120s featured independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering, telescopically adjustable steering column and all-around 12-inch drum brakes.

As an interesting side note, the XK120 was the first car to ever exceed 100 mph for 7 days and 7 nights, covering a total of 16,852 miles. Incidentally, it was co-driven by none other than Sir Stirling Moss OBE.

With its well-documented heritage, stunning good looks, perfect driving manners and reputation for quality, this XK120 is fit for aficionado ready for a season of grand open air touring. Titled as a 1952 Jaguar.

2015-09-09 11:38:51 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/9/15

Car is not shown in the results of above RS auction.

Sellers description:

BlueChip Motorcars presents this very elegant and wonderfully restored, matching numbered 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster (also known as XK120 OTS in America).

This is a matching numbers XK120 with the Jaguar Heritage certificate. It is a prime example of the era, and is certainly a rare find. Here is what we have learned about the car.

Jaguar originally delivered the car to U.S. Army Major Alan Fisher when he was assigned to duty in Dusseldorf, Germany. After Fisher completed his tour, he had the shipped back to his home in Stockton, California.

Each of the owners since new have preserved the XK120 to the highest standards. In fact, the XK120 was excellently stewarded for more than 30 years by the previous owner, and it drives beautifully.

This numbers matching California original Jaguar with 53,160 miles showing on the odometer has been refreshed in a stunning cream over cream color combination, with maroon piping and maroon soft-top and side curtains. To give you an idea of how well this XK120 runs, the previous owner drove it from Arizona to Northern California in 2014, where it was featured in events during the week of the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance. Again, in 2015 he drove it from Arizona to Southern California, where it became part of the BlueChip Motorcars' fleet of classics. This particular XK120 was also a featured exhibitor at the 2015 6th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance in Beverly Hills, California.

Additionally, this XK120 was ordered with unique chrome options, which were not available in the later XK120 models. These "chrome plated" options included: bolt-on fender mounted side lights, passenger grip handle, hood and trunk lid support rod, hood and trunk lid support rod "keeper" clip, seat frames and convertible top support bows, rear window outside frame, carpet hold-down strip, side curtain frames, steering column adjustable flat spring collar, trunk light housing frame, trunk light switch button, mounting plate and lever, and the wheel embellisher "beauty" rims.

Even more amazing, the original black phenolic grease gun is still present, held by two metal clips attached to the driver's side cowling near the glass reservoir for the brakes. The rear boot compartment not only has the spare tire, jack, flat jack ratchet handle, lug nut wrench and spat removal "Tee" tool, but there also is the green cloth tool roll with some rare factory tools like sockets, spanners and an adjustable wrench.

To compliment these original accessories, BlueChip Motorcars holds the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, which authenticates the originality of this true surviving Jaguar. Lastly, the owner's manual factory technical manual, a tonneau cover, wind deflector wing windows, and a side curtain storage bag accompany the car.

This '50 XK120 with VIN 670830 sports a beautifully maintained 3.4-liter, 160-bhp six-cylinder DOHC engine with the four-speed automatic. It is a steel bodied car, although this 1950 XK120 retained aluminum doors, bonnet and boot lid. All XK120s featured independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering, telescopically adjustable steering column and all-around 12-inch drum brakes.

With its well-documented heritage, stunning good looks, perfect driving manners and reputation for quality, this XK120 is fit for aficionado ready for a season of grand open air touring.

2016-01-10 14:37:45 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/10/16

53k miles. Car now said to be in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Sellers description essentially same as above.

2023-04-06 06:32:17 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/6/23

www.ebay.com/itm/166018278721

Car has a buy it now price of $121,000 for 29 days, seller morashjd, car now in Ladera Ranch, California, 53k miles.

Seller's description:

This beautiful numbers matching example of Jaguar's race inspired 1950 Jaguar XK120 comes with a Jaguar Heritage certificate. The original owner’s story is fascinating as he, “Army Major Alan Fischer”, took delivery in October 1950 of this beautiful roadster in Dusseldorf, Germany where he was stationed after WW II. After Fischer completed his tour, he had the Jaguar shipped to his home in Stockton, California. 

In 2013 in 2014 this fine concourse quality vehicle was treated to a restoration of its cream exterior and white interior with maroon piping, soft top and side curtains. The paint is outstanding and the interior is flawless.  This amazing car was showcased in the 2015 Greystone Mansion Concourse d Elegance in Beverly Hills, California.

The numbers matching 3.4 Liter six-cylinder Jaguar engine runs smooth and accelerates and brakes wonderfully. A true joy to drive. She comes with extensive documents and receipts including hand-written notes by one of it's owners. 

This XK 120, VIN #670830 was ordered with unique chrome plated options including fender mounted side lights, passenger grip handle, hood and trunk lid support, seat frames, convertible top support bars, rear window outside frame, rear window outside frame, carpet hold-down strip, side curtain frames, steering column collar, trunk light switch pieces and wheel beauty rings. Incredibly the original tool roll  in green cloth with factory tools are in the trunk along with the black phenolic grease gun, jack, jack ratchet handle, lug nut tool and tee tool in the trunk. This gem comes with the owners and technical manual, a tonneau cover, wind deflector wing windows and a side curtain storage bag.

This Jaguar comes with a complete list of ownership history along with an article about some of the owners and their interactions within the car community. Climb into this roadster just in time for some wonderful open road spring-time motoring.

2023-12-02 14:38:44 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1950-jaguar-xk120-roadster-10/

Auction description:

Seller: dmorash2a

Location: Laguna Woods, California 92653

Chassis: 670830

53k Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Cream Paint

White Leather Upholstery

Red Soft Top

16" Steel Wheels

Spare Parts

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #130238

This 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster is said to have been purchased new by a US service member in Dusseldorf, Germany before being subsequently brought to California. It is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six and is finished in cream over white leather upholstery. Equipment includes a removable red soft top, 16″ body-color steel wheels, four-wheel drum brakes, dual SU carburetors, fender-mounted mirrors, rear fender skirts, and Smiths instrumentation. A cosmetic refreshment was performed in 2014, which consisted of a repaint and reupholstering the interior. The car was acquired by the current owner in March 2022, and a replacement four-speed manual transmission was installed and the carburetors rebuilt in preparation for the sale. This XK120 is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with various service manuals, photos from the refresh, notes from prior owners outlining previous history, the removed factory transmission, a tool kit, spare parts, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The car is finished in cream and was repainted following the completion of body work in 2014. Exterior details include a split windshield, “tripod” headlights, fender-mounted mirrors, rear fender skirts, a locking fuel compartment door, and chrome front bumpers and rear bumperettes. A removable red soft top is included in the sale.

Body-color 16″ steel wheels wear painted hubcaps and bright beauty rings, and they are mounted with 6.00-series Coker Classic tires. A spare is housed in the rear storage compartment. Braking is provided by drums at all four corners.

The cabin was reupholstered in 2014 and features seats trimmed in white leather upholstery with maroon piping along with a color-coordinated dash pad, door panels, and carpeting.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 53k miles, approximately 35 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter inline-six features dual overhead camshafts and twin SU carburetors that were reportedly rebuilt in preparation for the sale.

A replacement four-speed manual transmission was installed in preparation for the sale. The removed gearbox accompanies the vehicle.

2023-12-10 19:58:34 | Capt RD writes:

Sold for $60,000 on 12/9/23

Car on BAT