2011-05-03 10:14:03 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/3/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-roadster-fresh-frame-off-restoration-/27074373223 ...
Current bid $30,100 reserve not met, 3 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
A 1954 Jaguar XK120 with a frame off restoration.

As with many/most/all? cars there is "A Story". This car was restored by Don Westbrook, of D&E Service in Modesto, CA. D&E was an independent Sports Car repair shop from the mid 1950s through the 1990's' specializing in Jaguars. Don started on this car in the 1970's and finished it at his home shop after retiring. The work was completed in the late 1990's and the engine run but never driven. Don died in July 2008, and a couple of months ago his family asked for our help in bringing "Don's Jag" back to life. We flushed the fuel system, oiled the cylinders, rebuilt the SU fuel pump, installed a battery, and Vroommm! Then we rebuilt the rear wheel cylinders, bled the brakes, and found the clutch stuck to the flywheel. Two or three pushes with it in gear, and the clutch depressed, and it was ready for a drive.

It runs beautifully, does not overheat or make any strange noises, and has great oil pressure. The clutch and steering are light and smooth, the synchros work well, the transmission and rear axle are quiet and do not leak.

Receipts for the nearly all the parts that went into the car, including a 1988 receipt for the Bartlett interior, and three for the beautiful chrome work are included. Five chrome wire wheels with Avon Turbospeed tyres, the wiring harness, interior, as well as the engine, drivetrain, brakes, etc. are new or rebuilt with quality parts. A new Hartzcloth top is still in the box. The top bows are installed but need paint, and the side curtains should be refurbished. The original number plate matches the chassis, body and cylinder head, but I have not located a number on the block. The chassis number is on the California title in Mr. Westbrooks name, so there are no DMV or export paperwork issues. We are nearly certain every mechanical detail was properly rebuilt, but the following is:

"The Rest of the Story".

Although the car is very attractive, and was a thorough frame off restoration; when you look closely you will see that the body shop that straightened and painted the car did not do their part of this job to a very high standard. There are several faults with the body work, and there is some rust that was not repaired properly.

This Jaguar is a very nice, even showy, driver, but is not a high line show car. However, at the price, it is a good buy for someone who can enjoy driving the car for many years without mechanical problems, and then maybe redo the body work if it begins to bother them.

2012-02-21 10:43:08 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/23/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $40,100 reserve not met, 14 bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Anaheim, California.

Sellers description:
1954 Jaguar Xk120
2-Seat Roadster (OTS)
96,001 Miles (Assumed True)
Spare Tire and Tools
New Factory Black Canvas Top
Unrestored Original Side Curtains
Mechanically Fantastic
Transmission is Perfect
Meticulously Maintained
Rides and Drives Smoothly
This beautiful roadster has 96,000 miles showing on the odometer (and is assumed true). This vehicle has been meticulously maintained and cared for by its owners and needs nothing. The car is mechanically fantastic, the transmission is perfect and the car rides and drives smoothly without any hesitation. The car has a factory new black canvas top still in the box, unrestored original side curtains, spare tire and tools. This is a show car that can be driven, and wants to be driven, yet still looks like a new car. This car is priced for less than others that are certainly not even close to as nice as this one.

2012-03-02 10:19:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/2/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $8,988 reserve not met 9 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $60,000 reserve not met after 21 bids.

2012-03-09 10:09:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/9/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $12,988 reserve not met 12 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction $45,300 reserve not met after 36 bids.

2012-03-17 09:38:29 | pauls writes:

Seller is: Corvette Mike
1133 N Tustin Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807

2012-03-24 10:12:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/24/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $11,000 reserve not met, 12 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $43,100 reserve not met after 19 bids.

2012-08-16 08:05:26 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/16/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 13 bids 9 days left in auction.

Sames seller and location.

2012-12-31 09:53:29 | pauls writes:

Car still in Anaheim, same seller 12/31/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/54-Jag-XK120-2-seat-roadster-OTS-Concours-condition-Read ...
Current bid $15,100 reserve not met, 4 bids 6 days left in auction.

2013-07-07 10:26:48 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/13
www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm

Auction description:
Lot S116 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
3442 CC, 4-Speed

Monterey 2013
August 15-17, 2013
This Lot scheduled to be sold SAT 1:45PM

- Believed to be 96,000 miles
- Maintained and cared for by previous owners
- 3442cc engine rated at 160 HP
- Beautiful chassis
- Outstanding chrome
- New interior
- Factory new Black canvas top recently installed