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943ISH

United Kingdom727UYJ

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Record Creation: Entered on 22 June 2010.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

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2012-09-13 23:25:20 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Factory Paint Color was added: birch grey
  • Factory Interior Color was added: biscuit + red
  • Factory Top Color was added: french grey
  • Top Color was added: black
  • Original Distributor was added: Chas. Hornburg
  • Original Owner City was added: Hopkins
  • Original Owner State was added: Minnesota
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Notes From Heritage Record was added: Gearbox JL20115 is currently installed in car
  • Car Condition was changed from Nice driver to Rest: Nice
  • Note About Originality was added: 1
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: moss box
  • Current Color was changed from red to silver
  • Current Interior was changed from black to biscuit + red
  • Current City was added: Boulder
  • Current State was added: CO
  • Last Seen was changed from 2010 to 2012
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 03
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 17
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Build Month was added: 03
  • Factory Build Day was added: 09
  • 2012-09-14 13:58:56 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was changed from 4740 to FS780
  • Engine Number was changed from W5729-8 to W7481-8S
  • Gearbox Number was added: JL15877
  • Replacement Engine was changed from original to other jaguar
  • Replacement Engine Number was added: B-1973-8
  • Current State was changed from CO to Colorado
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was added: 943ISH|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was added: United States!CO|
  • 2012-11-24 13:37:25 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was changed from FS780 to F5780
  • Top Color was changed from black to french grey
  • 2013-04-15 14:39:08 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Last Seen was changed from 2012 to 2013
  • 2014-01-08 03:12:01 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current City was changed from Boulder to Beverly Hills
  • Current State was changed from Colorado to California
  • Last Seen was changed from 2013 to 2014
  • 2015-02-01 03:52:27 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was changed from silver to birch grey
  • Current City was deleted, old value was: Beverly Hills
  • Current State was deleted, old value was: California
  • Current Country was changed from United States to United Kingdom
  • Last Seen was changed from 2014 to 2015
  • 2015-04-09 04:02:15 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Registration numbers (raw data): was changed from 943ISH| to 943ISH|727UYJ|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was changed from United States!CO| to United States!CO|United Kingdom|
  • Heritage Notes

    Gearbox JL20115 is currently installed in car

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    2010-06-22 00:45:06 | Lofty writes:

    1953 Jaguar Xk120 roadster that was last sold at a Kruse auction in 1985. The same owner has owned it since then and has always been maintained ever since. It has always had the oil changed and cases checked when they were due. Also a total grease job has been performed once a year. The paint was done recently.All four tyres were replaced about a year ago. The car runs and drives very well for a 56 year old car. just had the starter, brake master and the fuel pump replaced, none were cheap, all new and not rebuilt. In the engine pictures the air cleaners are off because the carbs were freshly rebuilt and the air cleaners were not yet replaced. The top, frame and side curtains have been lost at somepoint. The interior is brand new and was replaced by Statlers Upholstery. This is not a show car but is a really sharp looking driver that turns heads where ever you take it. Numbers as follows: chassis 673724 Body 4740 engine w5729-8
    Contact www.kentcarcollection.com or email: info@kentcarcollection.com

    2010-06-26 19:37:28 | Peter Ingram writes:

    Both numbers quoted for engine & body would better fit 672724 with a build date of 1952 August

    2011-01-12 08:27:28 | John Elmgreen writes:

    I think this car is probably correctly chassis no. 672734 and that two numbers have been transposed here.

    2012-09-12 18:35:23 | Ron writes:

    S673724 has had a thorough frame on restoration including engine compartment and trunk(frame on because the original structural integrity of the car was excellent). It is a real beauty and a great driver.

    2012-09-14 04:52:14 | Peter Ingram writes:

    Ron
    There seems no doubt this is a wrong post. The chassis number for both engine and body quoted above fit 672734 built in 1952 August - a simple transposition
    It would be nice if this could be confirmed

    2012-09-14 07:17:54 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 9/14/12
    picasaweb.google.com/brazilinkllc/53KX120SE2012Long

    · The car has clear Colorado title;
    · All receipts are included in the sale;
    · This is a 59½ year old vehicle still with many original parts. There is no warranty on the vehicle, express or implied;
    · The car is sold as-is where is and transportation is the responsibility of the buyer;
    · Inspections are welcome and encouraged, but they must be done before the auction ends;

    2012-11-05 16:13:57 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 11/5/12
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-Jaguar-XK120-OTS-SE-M-Roadster-/200841832033
    Current bid $34,500 reserve not met 6 bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $92,500.

    Previous listing received no offers.

    2012-11-24 07:54:52 | Lofty writes:

    It seems this detail is accurate for 673724

    2012-12-05 10:09:15 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 12/5/12
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-Jaguar-XK120-OTS-SE-M-Roadster-/200858762617
    Current bid $47,600 reserve not met, 2 bids 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $86,500.

    Previous auction ended at $46,400 reserve not met after 15 bids.

    2013-01-04 10:41:57 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 1/4/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-Jaguar-XK120-OTS-SE-Roadster-/200874426166
    Current bid $49,000 reserve not met, 1 bid 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Boulder, Colorado.

    Sellers description: Same as above

    2013-01-10 06:25:08 | Peter Ingram writes:

    The numbers quoted seem entirely suited to this chassis and I apologise for raising any doubt. Another car 672734 was wrongly advertised with this chassis

    2013-01-26 09:49:12 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 1/26/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RELISTED-DUE-NO-PAY-WINNER-Jaguar-XK120-SE-Roadster-/200 ...
    Opening bid $50,000 reserve not met, no bids 9 days left in auction.

    Previous auction ended at $78,899 after 7 bids. Seller says winner was a deadbeat buyer, no contact after winning.

    2013-05-15 14:40:59 | pauls writes:

    Car also offered at:
    www.jcna.com/classifieds/main.php

    2013-05-21 06:47:19 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 5/21/13
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    2013-07-10 09:18:16 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:
    www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1953-jaguar-xk120-roadster-c-1959.htm

    Sellers description:
    1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, birch grey with 2 tone biscuit and red interior, beautiful color combination, solid undercarriage, comes with skirts, new side curtains, a large stack of receipts. overall a beautiful example that is in ready to drive condition and mechanically very sound. For $79,500.

    2013-08-31 08:17:18 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 8/31/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-Jaguar-XK-120-Roadster-solid-undercarriage-and-come ...
    Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 6 bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Beverly Hills, California sold by The Beverly Hills Car Club.

    2013-10-18 08:37:49 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 10/18/13
    www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-120-Roadster-1953-jaguar-xk-120-roadster-beautiful-co ...
    Car has a buy it now price of $64,500 for 20 days.

    Previous auction ended at $44,544 after 20 bids.

    2015-01-31 20:30:29 | pauls writes:

    Car to return to auction 3/15
    www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2015-03-07/cars/1953-jaguar-xk120-roadster.a ...

    Auction description:
    Registration 727UYJ
    Chassis Number S673724
    Engine Number W5729-8 [erroneous]
    Odometer reading 53,373 miles
    Estimate £45,000 - £52,000
    This Jaguar XK120 Roadster is an original lefthand drive American car supplied new by the Jaguar distributor in Hornburg, Los Angeles in 1953 and the vendor believes that the car remained in California when new. Recently imported to the UK from Illinois where it had been the subject to a cosmetic restoration, it is finished in the original birch grey with two tone red and tan leather as per the original build sheet. This XK120 Roadster is supplied with a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in November 2015, a Jaguar Heritage Certificate and a copy of the US title. This represents an excellent example which is ready to be used and enjoyed straightaway.

    2015-02-02 09:53:17 | Anonymous writes:

    Hard to believe someone could have made a top fit. This car has the earlier short reach bows (it should have the later longer bows), that's why the top looks wrong, fortunately an easy fix for the new owner.

    2016-12-19 14:28:16 | jagusch writes:

    Car is offered on the German site www.mobile.de by Radek Muzik, CZ-32600 Plzen for € 94,900 (negotiation basis).
    suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html

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