2016-06-08 03:13:27 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/16
www.auctionsamerica.com/events/feature-lots.cfm

Auction description:
1953 Jaguar XK 120 Drophead Coupe
Lot No. 1120
To be offered on Saturday, June 25, 2016
Estimate: $ 90,000 - $110,000

3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine
Manual transmission
Finished in British Racing Green
Tan convertible top
Equipped with split windshield and fender skirts
Fender-mounted mirror and driving lights
Wood-rimmed steering wheel
Interior competed with wood trim and radio

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 drophead coupe is presented in British Racing Green with a tan convertible top. The elegant exterior features a split windshield and fender skirts. This Jaguar is powered by a 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine which is paired to a manual transmission. The interior is completed in tan leather which is accented by wood trim. The dash features a center-mounted gauge cluster and rearview mirror. A wood-rimmed steering wheel and radio completes the interior of this beautiful Jaguar.

2016-08-06 13:27:54 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/6/16

Seller carsschmitt.com, 105k miles. Car sold at above auction for $ 74,250.

Sellers description:

1953 JAGUAR XK120 DROPHEAD COUPE chassis no. 677125

BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION!

JUST IN FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MATCHING #S ENGINE

GORGEOUS COLOR COMBINATION

NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT

ONE OF ONLY 1,767 PRODUCED

DOCUMENTED WITH ITS JAGUAR HERITAGE CERTIFICATE, ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL, LOGBOOKS, AND MORE

DRIVES AND PERFORMS INCREDIBLY WELL!

Options Include:

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL

REAR FENDER SKIRTS

AM RADIO

WOOD-RIMMED STEERING WHEEL

FENDER MOUNTED MIRROR

DRIVING LIGHTS

Finished in stunning Dark British Racing Green with a beautiful biscuit leather interior and matching convertible top, this incredible motorcar was just purchased in Southern California where it was beautifully restored and is now ready to be shown or driven. Accompanying this matching numbers XK120 is its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, owner's manuals, logbooks, and more. A recent service has been performed including new tires. We are proud to offer what we believe to be one of the best XK120 Drophead Coupes on the market on market to the most particular collector or enthusiast who appreciates the potential of great marque. Ready to make an investment that you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales consultants for more information. Bid with confidence.

2016-09-07 14:35:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/7/16

www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-120-Drophead-Coupe-BEAUTIFUL-RESTORATION-/39155329306 ...

Opening bid US $96,770 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $99,900 same seller.

Previous auction received no bids.

2020-03-09 06:57:37 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/9/20

www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Jaguar-XK-120DHC-SPORTS-CONVERTIBLE/174208452629

Current bid: $56,100 reserve not met 6 bids 9 days left in auction, seller jagconnection, car now said to be in Oberlin, Ohio, 8k miles.

Seller's description:

THE XK120 DHC Sport Convertible BEING OFFERED ---- originally came from California where it was beautifully restored and the engine rebuilt by Alan Taylor of Escondido, a specialist in rare, vintage / classic cars. The car was an unmolested original car at the time it was rebuilt. More details of the restoration are outlined below. 

I am selling the car for a meticulous friend of mine who is the current owner whose name is Michael. Michael has several high-end Classic British Sports Cars and has decided to downsize his collection because he is moving. We welcome inspections prior to the end of the auction. 

Since its restoration the car has had very few miles put on it; it's been basically used for shows and pleasant sunny afternoon drives. The speedometer currently shows 8769 miles which is believed to be the miles put on the car since the restoration. Michael has put 3000 of the 8769 miles shown on the car since he has owned it. Michael has taken very good car of the car and has always kept the car in a heated garage and inside a Bubble Cover. And Michael always kept the battery hooked up to a trickle charger during the winter.

Michael has had routine maintenance performed on the car over the years which is well documented; the documentation will accompany the car. Additional documentation is included from the previous ownership along with a Heritage Certificate, Owner’s Manual, Logbook, and More.

The car is finished in a stunning Dark British Racing Green with a Beautiful Biscuit Connolly Leather interior and matching convertible top. The beautiful wood veneer dash and trim interior is gorgeous; it belongs on a wall as a piece of art.  

CONDITION IS AS FOLLOWS

(Ratings are from 5-1, 3+- 1 being Show Quality and 1 being Concours)

EXTERIOR PAINT (2) --- The exterior is painted is Classic British Racing Green; it’s not concours but is a show car and shows very well. A few very faint fisheyes in a couple small areas on the paint but hardly noticeable. 

BODY SHEET METAL / CHASSIS (3-2) --- Body is solid and in show condition. It has no rust and to the best of our knowledge has never been in an accident. It spent much of its life in California and of course since being brought to the Midwest it’s only been driven only in the summer months. However, because it’s been driven the underside is dirty and obviously shows signs of use----but solid and good condition. Regarding potential rust, the bodies on the DHC Sport Convertibles were a combination of aluminum and steel; the bonnet, boot lid, and doors were aluminum, and only the body / tub was steel.  So not all of the body sheet metal was prone to rust.

INTERIOR (2) --- The contrasting biscuit interior is beautiful. The floor mats are original, and it comes with plush floor mats to cover and protect the original mats. Gorgeous burled walnut accents the dashboard, A-pillars, and tops of the doors. Note the chrome door pulls on the tops of the doors. The beautiful Biscuit colored interior is the color of choice with a British Racing Green exterior.  Behind the seats is a parcel box, this was only offered in the DHC Sport Convertible and the FHC models. It’s a compartment that sits above the battery compartment; it provides additional luggage space. 

ENGINE BAY (3) --- The engine bay is clean including the beautiful 3.4-liter engine. The beautiful dual overhead chromed valve covers and twin SU horizontal carburetors, nested nicely in with the other beautiful artfully placed components, is a piece of art. It’s not concours, and has signs of use including patina, but well maintained and very impressive looking. New aluminum radiator with driver operated extra fan to keep the engine cool. Has driver activated electronic choke.

TRUNK / TOOLS (2) --- Clean /Original.  Correct XK120 Spare Tire/Wheel included along with the original Tire Jack, Air Pump and Complete Correct Tool Roll, and Original Grease Gun. 

WHEELS/TIRES (2) --- Great condition; tires only have 3000 miles on them. Includes a spare wheel which is stored beneath the trunk floor in a separate compartment.

GLASS (2) --- Glass is good throughout; only very minor wear / patina. And unlike the XK120 OTS the FHC windows are regular roll-up windows; not cumbersome curtains.

TOP (2) --- Good condition; beautiful English Wool headliner.

CHROME (2) --- Very nice; redone at time of restoration.

EXHAUST SYSTEM (2) --- Stainless-Steel exhaust system installed

KEY ITEMS ADDRESSED RECENTLY WITHIN THE LAST 3000 MILES

Rebuilt Brakes including front wheel cylinders

Replaced fluids including engine oil, rear differential oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, and carb oil

Engine service done, mostly on top (valves, etc.)

Converted to one 12-volt battery rather than the 2 troublesome more expensive 6 volt batteries

New tires with only 3000 miles on them

New Alloy Radiator (Original radiator included with purchase of car.)

Serviced water pump

Replaced exhaust down pipes

Upgraded driver activated cooling fan

General tune-up including new plugs, filters, rebuild carbs, thermostat, tighten misc. components, etc.

All service records with types of fluids listed included

THINGS THAT NEED ATTENTION – very minor. Clock, Radio, Lighter

HOW DOES IT DRIVE/RUN? 

The car runs as Stirling Moss noted when he first drove the 3.4-liter XK engine; “nice smooth power, and lovely noise”. It starts with ease and idles great, and the gears shift smoothly as the engine roars through each gear. Powerful, robust, and beautifully sonorous, these straight six engines are among the very best six-cylinders ever produced. 

All of the instruments are fully functional along with all switches and accessories; system is charging, tach works perfectly, and oil pressure is good. And the hood latch, which is a common problem on the XK’s, works well.

Brakes were rebuilt within the last couple thousand miles, so they work well. A new aluminum radiator and driver activated electric fan were installed in 2018 so as a result the car runs cool and doesn’t overheat in warmer weather which is a common problem with vintage Jaguars.

The classic original style Tribar Headlamps and two Lucas Fog lights provide ample lighting when driving at night----and look very cool as well.

2022-07-03 08:03:19 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-drop-head-coupe-10/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-07-03

Auction description:

Seller: tim54575

Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota, previously Oberlin, Ohio.

Listing Details

Chassis: 677125

9k Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted in British Racing Green

Tan Leather Upholstery

Wood Interior Trim

Haan Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel

Telescoping Steering Column

Lucas Front Fog Lamps

Dual SU Carburetors

16" Steel Wheels

Rear Wheel Spats Included

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #78268

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 is a is a left-hand-drive Drophead coupe that was built on May 5, 1952 and dispatched to New York-based importer Max Hoffman on the 14th of the same month. It received an exterior color change, an interior refresh, and rebuilds of the powertrain components as part of a refurbishment performed during previous ownership according to the seller. The car was purchased by the current owner in June 2020. Power comes from a 3.4-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes a split windshield, a tan soft top, a telescoping steering column, an aluminum radiator, a Bell stainless-steel exhaust system, twin SU carburetors, and a 12-volt electrical system. This XK120 is offered on behalf of the current owner with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, service manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Minnesota title.

This XK120 was originally finished in black according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, and it was repainted in the current shade of green during prior ownership by Alan Taylor Co. in Escondido, California. Features include a tan soft top, a split windshield, Lucas front fog lamps, and chrome rear bumperettes. A pair of paint-matched wheel spats accompany the car and are pictured in the gallery below. The seller notes misalignment of the left door gaps.

Color-matched 16″ steel wheels with chrome Jaguar-branded hubcaps are mounted with Avon Turbospeed Mk4 tires, and a matching spare is stowed in the trunk. The car is equipped with four-wheel drum brakes.

The cabin was reupholstered with tan leather during previous ownership and is accented with wood treatments for the dashboard, door caps, and window trim. Additional features include a Vilem B. Haan wood-rimmed steering wheel mounted to a telescoping column, a rear-mounted accent light, and an upholstered parcel shelf.

Smiths instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer and a reverse-sweep tachometer as well as an ammeter and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer indicates that nearly 9k miles have been driven since completion of the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown. The seller notes the clock, radio, and cigarette lighter are inoperative.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six features twin side-draft SU carburetors and was rated at 160 horsepower when new. An aluminum radiator has been installed along with a manually-engaged electric fan, and further additions include an electric choke and a conversion of the electrical system to 12 volts. Service conducted in preparation for the sale included a fluid check and oil change.

Engine stamping W8390-8 matches the number listed on the under-hood identification plate and the JHT certificate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The car is equipped with a Bell stainless-steel exhaust system.

The 2018 Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate indicates a manufacture date in May 1953 and lists original colors, equipment, and identification numbers as well as distribution through Max Hoffman of New York. Additional items accompanying the sale include service manuals, jacking equipment, and a tool kit stored in a replica canvas roll.

2022-07-13 12:45:29 | Captain RD writes:

The high bid was $65,000, but the reserve was not met.

Car on BAT 7 / 9 / 2022