2006-03-03 20:31:15 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 2/06
www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/362623642/

Auction description:
Delivered new in North America, this XK120 fixed-head coupé was subsequently converted to right-hand drive and modified to provide high-speed motoring in the modern manner. A Jaguar XK 4.2-litre engine coupled to a four-speed, all-synchro, overdrive gearbox has greatly improved its performance, which is kept in check by a handling kit (including Koni shock absorbers and stiffer anti-roll bar) and all round disc brakes. The car is finished in Ecurie Ecosse-style dark blue with grey leather interior, while 15” chromed wire wheels, Le Mans’ filler cap, alloy over-riders and louvered bonnet complete with straps further emphasise this car’s sporting potential. Purchased to compete in touring and rallying events, it has recently been treated to a thorough ‘engine out’ service by Mill Lane Engineering and comes with a detailed list of the work carried out. Regretfully offered for sale due to a change of circumstances, the car comes with EU duties paid and is ready for registration.

Lot Details
Auction International Historic Motorsport Show
Bonhams, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Type Car
Lot Number 365
Hammer Price £25500
Hammer Price (inc premium) £29325
Year 1952
Condition rating
Registration number
Mileage -
Chassis number 680432

2024-07-08 11:01:25 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 6/24

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-89---1952-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe/

Auction description:

19th Jun, 2024

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 Lot 89

 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

Fast Road Specification

Estimated at £60,000 - £70,000

Registration No: 687 UXR

Chassis No: 680432

MOT: Exempt

Prepared for use on historic rallies and tours

Fitted with a 4.2 Litre engine and 4-speed all-synchro gearbox

Delivered new to North America

Disc brakes all round, Aluminum radiator and Tilton pedal box

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has had a small under-bonnet fire while at the auction venue.

For many the best looking XK120 variant, the Fixed Head Coupe was introduced in July 1951. A true design classic that was primarily targeted at the American market, some 2,485 of the 2,680 examples made were to left-hand drive specification. One such car, chassis 680432, was converted to right-hand drive upon its return to the UK and uprated for use on historic rallies and tours. Powered by a larger, more potent 4.2 litre XK DOHC engine (in place of the factory 3.4 litre unit) mated to a later all-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox, ‘687 UXR’ also benefits from overdrive (albeit the latter Is not currently operational). The steering, brakes and suspension have all been enhanced too. Sourced from a younger XK150 model, the rack and pinion set-up is notably more precise than the original steering box, while four-wheel disc brakes provide superior stopping power. A stiffer anti-roll bar and Koni shock absorbers have similarly sharpened the handling. Sporting a Le Mans-style fuel filler cap, louvered bonnet and twin driving lamps to the exterior and a fire extinguisher, Tilton pedal box and bucket seats to the interior, the Jaguar has been in the current ownership since 2012. Cooled by an aluminium radiator and fitted with Rob Beere performance camshafts, the straight-six engine has been further improved by the seller. The cylinder head has been gas flowed and treated to new valves and valve springs. The twin 2-inch SU carburettors have been overhauled and a higher capacity water pump with larger impeller added plus a new high pressure oil pump. Offered with an original owner’s handbook, collection of invoices and current V5C document.