2006-05-12 09:57:27 | pauls writes:

Car offered for sale at:
www.classicshowcase.com/CUVehicleZoom.asp

Sellers description:
his Jaguar XK-120 was purchased new at Hornburg Jaguar in Los Angeles and has its Heritage certificate. It is an original California car and has never left southern California. It has benefitted from a total comprehensive documented body off restoration. There was no expense spared. Each time it was shown at Jaguar events it has won. It has won 7 JCNA concourses. It even scored 100 points at the Palos Verdes Concours. For the discerning collector that is looking for a spectacular XK-120 coupe this is the one. It would be hard to find a better one anywhere in the world.

Engine.....3.4 Liter inline 6
Transmission.......4 Speed
Color.. Red Exterior/Biscuit Interior
Wheels......5 Matching Steel Wheels Wide White Walls

Miles.......... 28,933
ID Number..............679195
Engine...................W3970-8
Body......................J1198
Gear......................JH 7980

2006-05-21 23:02:53 | Anonymous writes:

Were the tail lamp housings originally painted? Did 679195 have a boot covering the stering column, dash to expansion ring?

2006-08-28 11:23:54 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 8/06
http://www.rmauctions.com/AuctionResults.cfm?SaleCode=MO06#

Auction description:
Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction - Friday, August 18, 2006 - Saturday, August 19, 2006
1952 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe
LOT: 482
ESTIMATE: $110,000 - $130,000
CHASSIS NO: 679195
AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Not Sold at a high bid of $90,000

A 100 Point, Concours Winning, Original Black Plate California Car

Engine No. W3970-8
Body No. J1198

The 1952 Jaguar XK 120 FHC offered here was originally purchased at Hornburg Jaguar in Los Angeles, California and to this day remains an original California vehicle. The car was treated to a comprehensive no-expense-spared body-off restoration a few years ago and comes completely documented. To freshen up the car for auction, noted jaguar specialists Classic Showcase recently performed a full vehicle service and complete engine, interior, exterior and chassis detail leaving nothing untouched.

The efforts put forth in the restoration have not gone unnoticed, as this XK 120 has won at seven JCNA concours and received a 100 point score at the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance. With a Jaguar Heritage Certificate included, this exceptional example is offered here for the judicious collector looking for a truly unmatched XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe, as it would be near impossible to find a better example anywhere in the world.

2010-03-08 11:28:01 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/10

www.goodingco.com/auction/product.g&c

Auction description:

Amelia Island 2010

1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

Lot #51

Chassis No. 679195

Engine No. W3970-8

* Beautifully Finished and Appointed From a Comprehensive Restoration

* Recent Cosmetic and Mechanical Sorting

* One of Jaguar’s Most Elegant Designs

* Eligible for Concours, JCNA Competition and Driving Events

* Longtime California Car

Sold $82,500