2005-10-24 00:54:57 | Lofty writes:

Seen on eBay. High bid was $16,600, not sold. Ad reads:

1953 JAGUAR XK120 COUPE, THIS IS TRUE BLUE CALIFORNIA CAR, WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE BLACK LICENSE PLATES FRONT AND REAR, NO RUST, PERFECT SHUT LINES, EVERYTHING LINES UP CORRECTLY, THE DOORS FIT EXCELLENT, I HAVE THE MISSING GRILL BARS, AND HORN BUTTON, THE HEADLINER IS FACTORY ORIGINAL WOOL, THIS IS THE DESIRABLE '' SPAT '' CAR, THEY FIT PERFECTLY, LOOK AT THE FIT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CHROME, MINT !!!, IT STILL HAS MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL LEATHER, THE STEERING COLUMB HAS THE PERIOD REGISTRATION SLIP HOLDER, THE TRUNK IS DRY, AND ALL JACKING TOOLS , AND SPARE WHEEL ARE PRESENT, THE MILES ARE REPORTED TO BE ORIGINAL, ONLY 116,000 MILES, THE MOTOR WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REBUILT WHEN STORED, THIS CAR IS THE BEST COLOR COMBO, FACTORY BLACK, WITH RED INTERIOR, THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AT PRESENT, IT NEEDS TO BE GONE THROUGH WITH A GOOD SERVICE, AND COSMETICS RESTORED, RESTORE THIS CAR, AND YOU WILL HAVE A MAGNIFICENT 120 COUPE, VERY DESIRABLE, VERY COLLECTABLE, YOU CANT GO WRONG , THEY ARE VERY THIN ON THE GROUND, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, THEY ARE A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING CAR, ONE YOU WILL BE VERY PROUD TO OWN !!!

(Note: Seller later says engine does not match the VIN plate, in comments)

Ebay auction ID: 4581884052

Ended: Oct-18-05 09:02:22 PDT

Start time: Oct-11-05 09:02:22 PDT

History: 23 bids

2022-07-06 09:14:45 | pauls writes:

Car now on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-19/

Auction description:

Seller: antq_av8r

Location: Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Chassis: 680066

16k Miles Shown, TMU

Replacement 3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Black Paint

Red Upholstery

Dual Carburetors

16" Steel Wheels

Rear Wheel Spats

AM Radio

Service Records

4.09:1 Rear Axle

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #78530

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe is finished in black over red leather and powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Equipment includes 16″ wheels, chrome hubcaps, rear wheel spats, auxiliary lights, dual carburetors, wool carpets, and an AM radio. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2006, and subsequent work included refinishing the exterior and refreshing the interior. This XK120 is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The seller notes that the bodywork was refinished in the original black circa 2012 by Brian Hoyt of Perfect Reflections. Equipment includes a two-piece windshield, auxiliary lights, bright trim, and rear-wheel spats. The bumper overriders and taillight housings were reportedly re-chromed during current ownership.

Steel 16″ wheels wear chrome hubcaps and Michelin radial tires which the seller notes should be replaced due to age.

The seller notes that an interior refresh in the original red was carried out in 2013 using materials from Bassett’s. Work reportedly included recovering the seats in red leather and refinishing the wood trim, along with replacing the vinyl door panels and the wool headliner and carpets. Equipment includes a dash-mounted mirror and a clock, as well as an AM radio with a tube amplifier.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a wood dashboard which houses a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep XK-140 specification tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer is believed to have rolled over and shows 16k miles, approximately 500 of which were added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The seller notes that the oil-level gauge is not connected.

The 3.4-liter inline-six is reportedly a rebuilt 160-horsepower “Type C” engine from an XK-140 that was installed circa 1960. A coolant recovery tank and a stainless-steel fan have been added. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The car is reportedly equipped with a 4.09:1 rear axle ratio.

The data plate is shown above and lists chassis, body, engine, and gearbox numbers. The car is titled in California by the engine number W60308.

Service records are included in the sale.

2022-07-13 11:46:05 | Captain RD writes:

Sold for $82,000 on 7/13/22

Car on BAT