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680901

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   Hornburg, Los Angeles
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 March 1953 United States
 
 1953 Blue
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Record Creation: Entered on 2 August 2010.

 

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2010-08-05 03:28:07 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Factory Paint Color was added: battleship grey
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Original Distributor was added: Hornburg, LA
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Build Month was added: 03
  • 2010-08-09 14:35:20 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Original Distributor was changed from Hornburg, LA to Hornburg, Los Angeles
  • Current Color was added: mostly rust
  • Current Country was changed from United States to Canada
  • 2011-09-22 21:21:03 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current Interior was added: grey
  • Current City was added: Milton
  • Current State was added: Ontario
  • Last Seen was changed from 2010 to 2011
  • 2012-10-09 16:03:31 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current City was changed from Milton to Ancaster
  • Last Seen was changed from 2011 to 2012
  • 2015-07-30 09:30:16 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was changed from mostly rust to blue
  • Current Interior was changed from grey to red
  • Current City was deleted, old value was: Ancaster
  • Current State was deleted, old value was: Ontario
  • Current Country was changed from Canada to Netherlands
  • Last Seen was changed from 2012 to 2015
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    Details Photos: Exterior (8)

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    Detail Photos: Engine (1)

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    2010-08-09 08:37:09 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 8/9/10
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-/230508759259
    Current bid $2,025 reserve not met, 5 bids 8 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Mississauga Canada.

    Sellers description:
    This XK120 has sat in a garage since 1974. Front clip was stripped for a paint job it never received.
    Car started life as a FHC.
    Car is all numbers matching
    Chassis 680901
    Engine W7750-8
    Gearbox JL15784
    Body J2910
    Frame is solid, usual trouble areas appear good.

    2011-09-22 12:21:20 | John Bouwers writes:

    Still collecting parts with some success. Hope to begin in earnest in the next year. Need seats, door handles, bumpers...

    2012-10-09 14:10:15 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 10/9/12
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    Although there is much pitting in the front fenders and various other bits of metal repair, it is very restore-able project.

    Along with being a numbers matching car (engine, body, frame, transmission) and rolling car that is largely solid (other than rockers, trunk and battery box) it includes one whole and two half roofs, both FHC window frames with sidelights and glass, original/new stock taillights minus lenses, new brake cylinders and master cylinder, new glass for speedo and tach, most of headlight chrome, a cracked but complete front windshield, extra windshield glass, interior back lights, new license plate light, rear and new side mirrors.

    It does not include grill or other chrome parts like bumpers and door handles. Also there are no seats nor interior wood trim. No radiator and no fuel tank.

    I do have ownership papers or title on the car not to mention a partial list of previous owners.

    2012-10-19 07:47:55 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 10/19/12
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/xk-120-xk120-Jaguar-FHC-xk-120-/321004794007
    Opening bid $8,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $15,000.

    Previous auction ended at $8,000 reserve not met after 14 bids.

    2015-07-28 18:10:53 | Reno writes:

    car is now for sale in the Houtekamp Collection / Netherlands:
    www.houtkamp.nl/jaguar-xk-120-fixed-head-coupe/

    2015-07-30 01:24:45 | pauls writes:

    Sellers description:
    JUST ARRIVED, 10-7
    Brand Jaguar
    Type XK 120 Fixed Head Coupé
    Color Blue
    Interior Red
    Year of build 1953
    Price € 98.500,-

    JAGUAR XK 120 FIXED HEAD COUPE

    Cosmetically and mechanically well-restored
    Beautiful Bugatti like body lines
    Superb color combination

    This specific Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe has been fully restored in the Netherlands some years ago.

    The complete body has been stripped and has been newly restored.

    Every single piece has been taken apart.

    When the Jaguar restoration was finished, the car was sold to a Dutch collector who used the Jaguar once in a while for going to events. The last even was in Lelystad which is approximately 200 kilometers from the former owner and the Jaguar performed without any problems on a very hot day.

    CONDITION EXTERIOR
    The car is in exceptional freshly-restored condition. The body is extremely straight and has excellent gaps. The paintwork was done to very high standards and is free of scratches or dents.

    The chrome is also excellent without any pitting.

    The appearance of the car is particularly elegant thanks to the fitment of closed wheels and spats, which gives a wonderful period aesthetic look.

    CONDITION INTERIOR
    The interior of a Jaguar XK 120 fixed head is very nice even as the body. The beautiful wooden dashboard goes thru around the doors and the headlining. Actually it is a piece of art, both inside and outside.

    The interior has been fully redone during the restoration as well and the level was high.

    The carpets are all period correct and very nicely done.

    The period correct bucket seats have been retrimmed as well and they are still as new without any scratches or signs of use.

    All the period correct switches and instruments are correctly working and looks to be perfect in detail.

    Even the boot of the Jaguar has been very nicely restored.

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