2019-10-24 05:39:21 | G. Prévôt writes:

On sale on "Bring a trailer"

bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-6/

Sold For $82,000 On 10/30/19

Seller's description:

Lot #24542

Seller: Black_Healey

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

Chassis: 679523

37 Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Black over Red Leather

Mid-1990s Refurbishment

Recent Brake and Fuel System Work

New Battery

Refurbishment Records

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 is a Fixed Head Coupe that was reportedly purchased from its original owner in 1968 and was driven regularly until 1994, when the current owner commissioned a refurbishment of the paintwork, interior, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. The car is finished in black over a red leather interior, and power comes from a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Work was completed in 1996, and the car was then reportedly driven less than 50 miles before being stored for 23 years. Service in August 2019 included flushing the fuel and braking systems as well as replacing the battery, brake components, and oil. This XK120 is now offered in New Orleans by the seller on behalf of the current owner with photos of the 1990s refurbishment, factory literature, service records, and a clean Tennessee title.

The exterior was stripped and refinished in black during the mid-1990s refurbishment. Detailed photos in the gallery below show the paintwork and trim, and imperfections noted by the seller include cracks in the paint on the front fenders and roof. The seller also reports that the position of the windshield wipers is not in sync with the motor and that the wipers will need to be reinstalled.

Steel wheels wear chrome Jaguar covers, trim rings, and whitewall tires. In August 2019, the brake fluid was flushed, and the brake master and slave cylinders were replaced. The suspension and drum brakes are said to have been replaced in the mid-1990s.

The interior was also refreshed during the refurbishment and features individual seats upholstered in red leather. Matching carpeting and red door panels with wood trim are also fitted.

A four-spoke steering wheel fronts a wood dashboard with factory Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a counter-clockwise 6k-rpm tachometer, auxiliary gauges, and a five-digit odometer that shows 37 miles. True mileage is unknown, and the seller reports that the odometer was reset during the 1990s refurbishment.

The 3.4-liter inline-six is equipped with dual overhead camshafts and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Per the seller, the engine and transmission were rebuilt at the time of the overhaul completed in 1996, and just a handful of miles have been added since. In August 2019, the fuel system was flushed, the coolant and battery were replaced, and the engine and differential oil were changed.

2023-08-29 14:54:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-28/

Auction description:

Seller: Proteng

Location: Sarasota, Florida 34243

Listing Details

Chassis: 679523

127 Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Black Paint

Red Leather Upholstery

16” Steel Wheels

Rear Fender Spats

Front Disc Brakes

Dual SU Carburetors

Burl Wood Trim

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0

Lot #119382

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 is a Fixed Head Coupe that is finished in black over red leather and powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 16” steel wheels, rear fender spats, dual SU carburetors, and burl wood trim. The car underwent a refurbishment in 1996 and was later acquired by the current owner on BaT in October 2019. Work under current ownership has consisted of rebuilding the steering box and distributor, installing front disc brakes, overhauling the front suspension, and replacing the fuel tank, rear brake shoes, front bumpers, batteries, distributor, ignition coil, headlights, transmission mounts, and front suspension. This XK120 is now offered on dealer consignment with recent service records and a clean Florida title.

The body was refinished in black during the mid-1990s refurbishment. Equipment includes a split windshield, polished bumpers, color-matched rear fender spats, and a polished exhaust outlet. The front bumpers were replaced in May 2020, and the headlights were also replaced under current ownership. Cracks in the paint are present on the front fenders and roof.

Painted 16″ steel wheels with chrome Jaguar-branded hubcaps are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires. A matching spare is housed in the trunk. The torsion bars were adjusted and the suspension was overhauled with replacement shocks, bushings, uprights, and a rebuilt steering box. A front disc brake conversion kit was installed, and the rear brake shoes were also replaced.

The cabin features replacement red leather upholstery accompanied by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Polished burl wood trim is present on the dashboard, window pillars, and door tops, and additional features include a heater, lap belts, a slide-out storage tray, and an upholstered rear storage shelf. The dashboard epoxy was repaired in December 2020.

A four-spoke steering wheel fronts a wood dashboard housing Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer, auxiliary gauges, and a five-digit odometer that shows 127 miles. True mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter inline-six is equipped with dual overhead camshafts as well as dual SU carburetors and was reportedly rebuilt during the refurbishment in 1996. Work since December 2019 has consisted of servicing the carburetors, rebuilding the distributor, and replacing the fuel tank, ignition coil, distributor, and transmission mounts.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

2023-09-05 15:34:56 | Capt RD writes:

The high bid was $71,000, but the reserve was not met.

Car on BAT 9/ 5 2023