2023-12-29 11:48:00 | pauls writes:

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Auction description:

LOT 74

The Scottsdale Auction | January 26

1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Numbers-matching XK120 Roadster 'garage find'

Patinated all-original example

An exact factory replica of the "Jabbeke Jag" that broke the land speed record in 1949

Retains its original jack and toolkit

This matching-numbers, all-original Jaguar was previously titled to Anne Marie Luke of Costa Mesa, California, before being discovered by Dennis Collins, of YouTube's Coffee Walk, in Wylie, Texas. During Mrs. Luke's ownership, the enchanting old Jabbeke replica was enjoyed then garage stored sometime in the mid-1970s. The patina on this glorious motorcar is extensive yet heartbreakingly beautiful. As data tags, body stamp and engine stamp will attest, it is a great opportunity for an all-original, numbers-matching restoration or for even a patinaed racecar. A plaque on the dash reads, "Certified that this Jaguar Car is an exact replica of the record-breaking car which achieved the top speed of 132.6 mph at Jabbeke, Belgium 30 May, 1949." It is signed by Chief Engineer, William Heynes, of Jaguar Cars LTD, Coventry, England.

The stylized white body rests on its red racing wheels with chrome Jaguar centers. Although rust and patina are prevalent throughout, everything on this car is original aside from a replaced cylinder head. Looking at the underside of the car, you can see wood panels, which appear to reinforce the floorboards, but everything else on the chassis, body and engine are original to the car. The original convertible frame is also present, although it needs upholstery. The Bordeaux Red leather seats are ripped, cracking and foxed, but they too are all-original to the car. The dash is deeply patinaed, but the Smiths instruments are present and striking. This magnificent, old roadster starts and runs with an external fuel source. The original toolkit and jack are also present and ready to round out the all-original package for its next owner. In its current state, this XK120 is pretty incredible, and it is primed to be the whole package for anyone with an eye toward restoration.