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680162

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United StatesBI3976

GermanyFFBXK52

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Record Creation: Entered on 28 May 2013.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

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2013-06-03 14:15:33 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Factory Build Year was changed from 1953 to 1952
  • 2013-07-16 16:23:40 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current City was added: Bridgeport
  • Current State was added: Connecticut
  • 2014-06-11 13:31:06 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Last Seen was changed from 2013 to 2014
  • 2015-06-08 16:35:04 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was changed from Nice driver to Rest: Nice
  • Current City was changed from Bridgeport to Munich
  • Current State was changed from Connecticut to Bavaria
  • Current Country was changed from United States to Germany
  • Last Seen was changed from 2014 to 2015
  • 2021-04-27 14:46:37 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Last Seen was changed from 2015 to 2021
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was changed from BI3976| to BI3976|FFBXK52|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was changed from United States!FL| to United States!FL|Germany|
  • Owner: Klaus

    (email)

    Updated April 21st, 2021. Not legal proof of ownership.

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    2013-05-27 12:08:28 | pauls writes:

    Car to be at auction 6/13
    www.bonhams.com/auctions/21153/lot/335/[%27-value_low%27]&back_to_year=2003&date_range=future&main_index=lot&department=&query=jaguar&create_facets=False&value_data_range_display=

    Auction description:
    2 Jun 2013 12:30 EDT Greenwich
    Motorcars
    Lot 335
    1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe
    Chassis no. 680162
    Engine no. W6236-8

    -Largely original and preserved condition
    -Matching numbers
    -Delivered new to Los Angeles, California
    -Wonderful example of Jaguar's elegant Fixed Head Coupe
    -Offered with Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

    Arguably one of the most iconic and admired designs in history, the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe has always been one of the most sought after Jaguar road cars of the post war era. The largely original and preserved example offered here, was built at the Jaguar Works in October, 1953, and dispatched to its first owner, Mr. R.A Wagner of Los Angeles, California later that month. It was finished in the same tasteful livery as seen on the car today - Birch Grey over a Red Connolly leather interior with matching red carpets.

    We understand that in the 1970s the car passed eastward to an enthusiast in Indiana where it resided unmolested for over 30 years. Upon the owner's passing the estate sold the car to a Mr. Radey of Canada, albeit briefly as the buyer's six foot plus frame was not well-suited to the compact interior, which led to the Jag returning to the U.S. to the collection of well-respected enthusiast, J. Morgan. From Morgan the car passed into the present ownership of a well-known Florida collector.

    Offered for sale purely as a result of some rationalization within this collection, this presents an opportunity to acquire a lovely time-capsule Jaguar for your consideration. It appears the Jaguar has remained in good use and storage for the past decades, as close inspection will unveil original factory finish in many areas of the car. Shod on period correct, diagonal white-wall tires and outfitted with spats and the classic disc wheels, the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe looks like the Jaguar designers had intended them to. From a fine Floridian collection, this beautiful XK120 Fixed Head Coupe would be a great contender in preservation class showings, or simply a rolling sculpture suitable for any collection really.
    Estimate:
    US$ 65,000 - 75,000
    Footnotes

    Please note this car is titled under its engine number.

    2013-07-15 06:53:21 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 7/15/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Very-Original-Including-Color-Comb-All-number-matching-/ ...
    Current bid $20,099 reserve not met 7 bids 6 days left in auction.

    Sellers description:
    1953 Jaguar XK120 Coupe
    The majority of her life was spent with two collectors who took very good care of preserving the car and keeping it as original as possible. When the second owner passed away his collection was sold off and from there on a number of collectors have been the keepers of the torch. You can tell by the number of original clamps nuts and bolts that the car was always service by a Jaguar professional and there are no signs of rust replacement panels or bad damage. She's complete numbers matching, the head, block, transmission, rear end and body panels, which can be verified by the Jaguar heritage certificate which also verifies the color combination, original owner and origins of import.

    Seller is Black Horse Garage, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

    2013-08-14 07:04:32 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 8/14/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Very-Original-Including-Color-Comb-All-number-matching-/ ...
    Current bid $11,211 reserve not met, 6 bids 6 days left in auction. Same seller.

    Previous auction ended at $36,360 reserve not met after 12 bids.

    2013-09-13 07:41:41 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 9/13/13
    www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-Fixed-Head-Coupe-Very-Original-Including-Color-Com ...
    Current bid $20,300 reserve not met, 4 bids 6 days left in auction.

    Previous auction ended at $36,766 after 16 bids.

    2014-04-18 07:48:30 | Reno writes:

    car is now in Germany and offered for sale.

    2014-06-11 09:56:51 | pauls writes:

    Car now advertised at:
    www.blackhorsegarage.com/automobiles/1953-jaguar-xk120-coupe

    Sellers description:
    Year: 1953
    Make: Jaguar
    Model: XK120
    Mileage: 60654
    VIN: Chassis Number: W6236-8 Body Number: J2170 Gearbox Number: JL13212
    Interior: Original Color Red
    Exterior: Original Color Birch Grey
    Price: $65000.

    1953 Jaguar XK120 Fix Head Coupe
    This particular car has been very well-maintained throughout its life.

    Rest of description same as the Greenwich auction above.

    2015-06-05 02:37:02 | Reinhard Puetz writes:

    Now in private hands in Munich

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