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2011-08-15 07:21:23 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/15/11
www.forzamotorsports.com/1954jaguarxk120roadster/default.htm

2011-10-12 08:28:41 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/12/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-XK-120-Roadster-SE-Special-Equipment-Nice-older-fra ...
Current bid $45,200 reserve not met, 12 bids 4 days left in auction.

Previous listing received no offers.

2011-10-17 07:11:45 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/17/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-XK-120-Roadster-SE-Special-Equipment-Nice-older-fra ...
Car has a buy it now price of $68,500 for 20 days.

Previous auction ended at $60,100 reserve not met after 17 bids.

2012-02-10 10:30:30 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/10/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-XK-120-Roadster-SE-Special-Equipment-Nice-older-fra ...
Current bid $15,655.55 reserve not met, 5 bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Gaylordsville, Connecticut.

Sellers description:
1954 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster SE, Special Equipment Example as listed on the Factory Heritage Certificate. The Special Equipment example includes: high lift camshafts to give the motor 180 horse power which is 20 more than the regular version, a stiffer suspension, wire wheels and a dual exhaust. The car is White with a Red Leather interior. 60,000 miles .Numbers matching as per the Factory Heritage Certificate. Frame off restoration in the 1980's with photos to prove it. Excellent chrome and trim, very good interior. paint that still shows well but has paint lifting in several areas on the body.Wire wheels, full tools, jack+hammer, spare and extra set of nice wheels fitted with correct and very nice condition tires. Soft top(which does have a rip in it), side curtains, toneau cover, owners manual. Freshly serviced. Car runs out very nicely. A great example of the final year of the XK 120 that was completely gone thru in the past and still shows and runs very well. This car was also shown in National Jaguar Concours after the restoration and it did very well.

Car is located in the northwestern Corner of Connecticut about 75 miles north of New York City.

2013-08-29 09:04:31 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:
www.forzamotorsports.com/1954jaguarxk120roadster/default.htm

Sellers description:
1954 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster White with a Red Leather interior. 60,000 miles.Numbers matching Frame off restoration in the 1980's with photos to prove it. Excellent chrome and trim, very good interior. paint that still shows well but has various flaws. Wire wheels, full tools, jack+hammer, spare and extra set of wheels.Soft top, side curtians, toneau cover. Freshly serviced. Car runs out very nicely. A great example of the final year of the XK 120. $78,500

2019-03-05 10:55:22 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/627

Seller's description:

Current condition:SHOW-DRIVER Performance: 3.4L, 180 HP, inline 6-cylinder SE engine Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Suspension: Independent front suspension with transverse wishbones, elongated torsion bars, and an anti-roll bar, rigid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs Color exterior: Black Color interior: Tan (with a Black Tonneau cover to cover the cock pit with a zipper) Mileage: 62,353 Wheels: Painted Wire Wheels – Body color Tires: Vredestien 185HR16, with a full-size spare Brakes: Disc Vin #: S674753 Engine #: F1800-8S Gearbox #: JL20910

Born January 19th, 1954 this XK-120SE came originally clad in Birch Grey with a Red interior and French Grey top. Its very first caretaker was Bert Haitrey of New York City. The Special Equipment example includes: high lift camshafts to give the motor 180 horse power which is 20 more than the regular version, a stiffer suspension, wire wheels and a dual exhaust with customer headers.

This very special roadster is nicknamed Top Cat and has been custom built for rallies and touring in mind yet keeping the dramatic sleek lines 120’s were well known for. The collector who commissioned the restoration build hails from the warm dry state of New Mexico. Dressed in glossy piano Black, and trimmed in a rich Tan, it has a custom made black tonneau with a zipper for the cockpit. The wire wheels were painted body color, while the knock offs remained chrome. The seating is two alloy bucket seats wrapped in supple Tan leather. The instrument panel is covered in black leather, and an alternate power source has been installed for use with a cell phone and auxiliary input. The battery was removed from behind the driver’s seat for more comfort while driving and the one behind the passenger seat was kept and increased the size for best operation. The rear bulkhead was modified to allow for the most legroom possible to accommodate the driver.

The lines of the XK120 were of utmost importance, so many changes were made to extenuate them even further such as removal of the bumpers, the license plate surround fixture, and mirrors; the turn signal system was incorporated in with the parking light fixtures in the front, and in the brake lights the rear; it has the addition of amber fog lights, and we removed of the windshield. Two Brookland windscreens were installed with a custom fabricated cowl in front of the windscreens to cover the width of the cockpit, giving this beauty an unobstructed view. The convertible top was removed as well as the windshield wiper system. The front of the car was encased with a clear bra to protect it from any surface chips and dings, and there is a belt strap that goes across the bonnet to secure it well. It has a 1-inch smaller steering wheel with racing seatbelts, and a polished aluminum racing fuel fill.

Under the bonnet it was converted to negative ground, had SU carbs rebuilt and installed, an upgraded shock kit used for the rear, it was converted to disc brakes all the way around with a brake booster, installed a upgraded master cylinder to accommodate the booster and disc brakes, gaiters were installed on the springs, a distributor with a Pertronix electric ignition built in was added as well as a high torque starter, alternator, a high output oil pump, and a screw on oil filter. A brand new 5 speed gearbox was fit to the car paired with hidden adjustable electric power steering to make the drive a lot more fun and easier for the driver. To accommodate all these add-ons a larger aluminum radiator with an auxiliary fan was installed to keep it all cool and running efficiently.

Over the course of the last few years, Top Cat has participated in one JCNA concours, one local show, and two rallies. The rallies were the Colorado Grand “Into the Sun” rally, and the New Mexico “Rally du Soliel”. The last JCNA concours it attended in the fall of 2018, the International Jaguar Festival, it won 1st place in the modified class.

It has been well sorted, has had its legs stretched, and the engine just broken in, it is now ready to go on to its next adventure with the perfect Jaguar collector who dreams of driving a true classic that will not only turn heads, but will excite their inner race car driver. Coming complete with its tools, jack, hammer, spare tire, and a MP4 video of the restoration process, this 120 is sure to please even the devoted Jaguar purist.

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