2016-04-08 10:41:50 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.motoexotica.com/inventory/listing/1953-jaguar-xk-120-convertible/

Sellers description;
1953 Jaguar XK-120 Roadster

Originally owned by Dr. E. C. Foote and his son of Hastings Nebraska from '53 to'79 (26 years)
Past owner here in Missouri since 1979-2016 37 Years!
Only 3,914 Jaguars imported to the U.S. in 1953
U.S. specification XK Roadster
Matching numbers 3.4 DOHC inline 6 cylinder engine
Dual SU HG carburetors
Moss 4-speed manual transmission
Rare optional hardtop with factory side curtains
Rare rear fender skirts (U.S. market only)
Complete set of tools
New black soft top

MotoeXotica Classic Cars is proud to present our beautifully presented 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Roadster with some fascinating history. This XK-120 was originally owned by Doctor Eugene Foote (1879-1979) of Hastings Nebraska. Dr. Foote was a physician of great reputation and helped to provide Hastings, Nebraska with an outstanding reputation as a center of quality health care. In 1974 Dr. Foote received a letter from the President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon, the President acknowledged Dr. Foote for his services to the people of Nebraska and the United States. President Nixon in his letter referred to Dr. Foote as a legend in the American medical community. Outside of his medical career Dr. Foote was a known traveler and adventurer whether he was tracking a Bengal Tiger through the jungles of India, or lions on the plains of Africa, fishing for rainbow trout in the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado or studying with the world's leading eye surgeons. Dr. Foote had a well known fine taste for fast sports cars and fast airplanes, he even helped local detectives rescue a police officer who was taken hostage by bank bandits by using his airplane to catch them successively in the neighboring state of Kansas!

At the age of 92 it is understood that Dr. Foote gifted the XK120 (nicknamed "Lady Mary") to his son Dr. Charles Mel Foote, Charles kept the Jaguar until 1979 and shortly after his father passed away he sold the XK to to a well known collector and fellow pilot in Branson, MO, where it remained in his collection for the next 37 years (copy of the title included)! The XK was well maintained and stored for the next few decades and away from the elements. Recently the XK was refreshed with outstanding care and she now runs and growls down the road just like the days of Dr. Foote's ownership! What a excellent XK120 with a great piece of American history to go along with it!

Fast, stunning, and successful on the race track, the XK-120 was the ultimate production sports car of the 1950s! Car enthusiasts were enamored with this creation, as 12,078 XK120s were sold.

Finished in classic and extremely desirable Old English White paint job that shows nicely with only minor imperfections such as crazing in the lacquer paint from age. The extremely rare optional factory white vinyl hard top is in very good condition with the rear window free of yellowing and any scratches that we could find. Included with the purchase is the optional factory side curtains to complete the car. Front and rear bumpers have an excellent fit and finish that show well. The headlights and taillights are in very good condition with no hazing or cracks. The original equipment wheels show a little marring but do show very well and they have that right British patina that we love to see on these 50's Jaguars.

Inside, the deep red seats looks extremely well for the age and have no major rips or tears. The matching red carpet shows nice throughout the interior with an original appearance. Overall the interior looks great and the original Smith gauges look excellent , however there is some slight weathering on the dash top. The door panels and dashboard, are matched perfectly the exterior of the car and look fantastic. The original equipment steering wheel is in great condition, however, the horn is inoperable. The original soft top was showing it's age so we had a new top black professionally installed and it looks excellent on this roadster.

This nicely represented Jaguar comes equipped with a numbers matching #W80928 dual SU carbureted 160hp/195lb.ft 3.4L DOHC Inline 6 cylinder engine, 4 speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive, rear fender skirts, large hydraulic wheel drum brakes, torsion bar independent front suspension to a live rear axle on leaf springs. U.S. market only rear fender skirts ("Spats") with 16 inch original equipment steel wheels have the white exterior matching full hub caps are wrapped in performance Goodyear radials. In the boot you will find a full set of period correct tools and spare.

Rarely will you get the opportunity to own a very well presented US import Jaguar XK-120 with such fascinating historical ownership! Definitely a must have for a collector who really prides their collection with excellent and remarkable "conversation pieces" such as this XK! GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!

Current mileage on the odometer shows It is sold as is on a clean & clear mileage exempt Missouri title.

VIN:673866

2016-04-10 14:13:07 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/10/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK120-/381597099590
Current bid US $12,323 reserve not met, 7 bids 9 days left in auction, same seller.

Description as above.

2016-05-03 14:03:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/3/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK120-/391447291220
Current bid US $2,079 reserve not met 3 bids 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $70,100 after 37 bids.

2019-08-29 16:50:33 | Lofty writes:

I purchased the car in 2016, making me the fourth owner. Over the past three years, I have enjoyed the car by occasionally taking it out for drives without issue. The previous owner claims that the hard top is a rare factory option, but I cannot confirm its authenticity. However, it does match the car perfectly and appears to be the same age as the car.
Work done under my ownership includes (receipts available):
-New Engine Mounts
-New Gearbox Mounts
-Alignment
-Front Suspension Service
-Fuel Tank removed, repaired, and resealed
-Fuel Lines

The car starts up easily every time and drives great. Upon inspection, the body was found to be damage free and original. While the car has received some paint work in the past, it is evident that some panels hold the original paint from the factory. There is lovely patina shown in the crazing of the lacquer paint which has developed through age, and light marring of the original factory wheels. The interior equipment is all original, including the gauges and steering wheel. The horn is inoperable. The body is straight, as is the chrome work on the car. The engine itself is quite clean and has been very well maintained throughout the car’s life. While the mileage shows to be approximately 29,000 miles, there is no way to be sure that it is accurate.

2019-09-05 21:35:08 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/xk-120/2313209.html

Location: Houston, Texas, 77029

VIN #: 673866

Mileage: 29,000

Transmission: Manual

Condition: Good

Exterior: Old English White

Interior: Red

1953 Jaguar XK120 “Lady Mary”

One of only 3,914 Jaguars imported into the US during 1953. All matching numbers. Old English White/Red.

Chassis No. - 673866

Engine No. - W8092-8

Body No. - P3930

Gearbox No. - JL16280

This matching numbers 1953 Jaguar XK120 was first delivered new to Dr. Eugene Foote of Hastings, Nebraska where it was held in the family until 1979. At the age of 92 years old, Dr. Eugene Foote gifted the car, which he nicknamed “Lady Mary”, to his son, Dr. Charles Mel Foote. Charles held onto the car until 1979 when he sold it to a well-known collector and pilot in Branson, Missouri. The collector held onto the car in his collection for 37 years, where it was well-maintained and stored properly. The car was then sold through MotoeXotica of St. Louis, Missouri where it received a major service, including seals and gaskets, carb rebuilds, and lines and hoses. They also replaced the original vinyl top with a new unit.

Original factory equipment included with the car:

- Original Factory Side Curtains

- Original Factory Rear Wheel Skirts/ “Spats” (Factory Option for US cars only)

- Original Factory 16” Steel Wheels

- OE Factory Tool Kit and Spare Wheel

I purchased the car in 2016, making me the fourth owner. Over the past three years, I have enjoyed the car by occasionally taking it out for drives without issue. The previous owner claims that the hard top is a rare factory option, but I cannot confirm its authenticity. However, it does match the car perfectly and appears to be the same age as the car.

Work done under my ownership includes (receipts available):

-New Engine Mounts

-New Gearbox Mounts

-Alignment

-Front Suspension Service

-Fuel Tank removed, repaired, and resealed

-Fuel Lines

(More history and photos of the car can be found here: www.xkdata.com/cars/detail/)

The car starts up easily every time and drives great. Upon inspection, the body was found to be damage free and original. While the car has received some paint work in the past, it is evident that some panels hold the original paint from the factory. There is lovely patina shown in the crazing of the lacquer paint which has developed through age, and light marring of the original factory wheels. The interior equipment is all original, including the gauges and steering wheel. The horn is inoperable. The body is straight, as is the chrome work on the car. The engine itself is quite clean and has been very well maintained throughout the car's life. While the mileage shows to be approximately 29,000 miles, there is no way to be sure that it is accurate. The car is ready to be driven and enjoyed by its new owner! Please feel free to contact me anytime (by text or email) for more details or photos.

Price: $115,000 negotiable

2023-09-23 13:39:49 | pauls writes:

Car now at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120se-houston-tx-2709488

Appears to be same location and seller

ASKING PRICE $79,950 OBO

Private Seller

Houston, Texas 77029

Mileage 28,788

VIN # 673866

Exterior White

Transmission Manual

Interior Red

Engine 3.4-liter inline-six engine

Condition Excellent

2023-12-21 10:57:27 | pauls writes:

Car now on Hemmings twice, above offer still live, asking price dropped to $75,000, new auction listing, current bid $32,500 reserve not met, 6 days left in auction, same seller

www.hemmings.com/auction/1953-jaguar-xk120-houston-tx-168260

2023-12-27 17:28:30 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD  Hemmings auction listing

$63,000

Inclusive of buyer's fees

SOLD DATE

Wednesday, Dec 27th 2023, 5:07pm -04