2024-02-23 20:01:02 | pauls writes:

Car on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-fixed-head-coupe-17/

Auction description:

Seller: GIRV66

Location: Sedona, Arizona 86351

Chassis: 681182

Replacement 3.4L Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Red Paint

Beige Leather Upholstery

16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Drum Brakes

Driving Lights

Burl Wood Interior Trim

Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Dual SU Carburetors

Aluminum Radiator

Workshop Manual

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #138188

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 is a left-hand-drive Fixed Head Coupe that was sold new in the US and later spent time in the UK before being re-imported in 1990. Finished in red over beige leather upholstery, the car was acquired by the seller in 1996, and subsequent work involved rebuilding the replacement 3.4-liter inline-six, overhauling the four-speed manual transmission, and installing an aluminum radiator. Equipment includes dual SU carburetors, driving lights, 16” knock-off wire wheels, burl wood trim, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo, and Smiths instrumentation. This XK120 is now offered with a workshop manual, service records under current ownership, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted in red under prior ownership and features a split windshield, driving lights, fender-mounted side mirrors, and split chrome bumpers. The right front turn signal lens is cracked, and paint chips and blemishes around the car are shown up close in the gallery along with deteriorated window seals.

Body-color 16” knock-off wire wheels wear chrome two-eared spinners and are mounted with 185-series Avon Turbosteel tires. A matching spare wheel is stored in the trunk. Braking is handled by drums at all four corners.

The cabin is trimmed in beige leather, and burl wood trim adorns the dashboard, upper door panels, and window frames. Lap belts have been added as well as a battery cutoff switch and a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo connected to speakers mounted in the kick panels and parcel shelf. Bound carpets line the floors and cargo area, and discoloration on the interior surfaces can be viewed in the gallery along with wear on the driver’s seat and scuffed paint on the sills.

The steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of an inoperative speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six was installed under prior ownership and rebuilt shortly after the seller’s acquisition. It is equipped with dual SU carburetors, and an aluminum radiator fabricated by Ron Davis Racing Products of Glendale, Arizona, was installed in 2018.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was overhauled in 2003. The rear differential was replaced at that time.

A workshop manual will accompany the car along with a parts catalog and service records dating to 1997.

2024-03-01 13:53:24 | Capt rd writes:

SOLD $40,250 3/1 2024

BAT auction

2025-08-01 21:19:39 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

autohunter.com/Listing/Details/74637875/1953-JAGUAR-XK120-COUPE

Seller's description:

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 is powered by a replacement 3.4L inline-six mated to a rebuilt four-speed manual transmission. Finished in red over a beige leather interior, this British classic is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, dead blow mallet, parts catalog, service records, and clear title.

Highlights

Over $22,000 spent on engine rebuild in 2003

New paint within the last month 

Wire wheels with knock-off hubcaps 

Ownership History         &nbs ...

Offered by a private seller 

Current location: Arizona 

EXTERIOR

Red paint 

Split-windshield 

Dual chrome side mirrors 

Chrome brightwork 

Chrome bumpers 

Updates

Exterior repainted within the last month 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

16-inch red wire wheels

Knock-off center caps 

185 Avon radial tires 

INTERIOR

Beige leather upholstery

Burl wood trim 

Split-bench 

Aftermarket Alpine speakers 

Aftermarket Blaupunkt stereo

AM/FM

Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

Smiths gauges

140-mph speedometer

6,000-rpm tachometer

Oil pressure

Water temperature

Amperage

Clock

Fuel

Odometer shows 73,498 miles

Title reads actual mileage 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

3.4L inline-six

160 horsepower 

Dual SU carburetors 

Electric fuel pump 

Aluminum radiator 

Transmission

Four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

Original engine replaced 

Current engine rebuilt by Tivvy's Auto Craft in Richmond, VA in May 2003

Transmission has been professionally rebuilt UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

Independent front suspension 

Rear silico-manganese steel half-elliptic springs 

Manual drum brakes 

Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

This Jaguar is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

Owner's manual

Dead blow mallet 

Parts catalog 

Service records 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

Title is currently in transit 

2025-08-25 12:10:10 | pauls writes:

Car returns to BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-24/

Auction description:

Seller: Daniel_wayne

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Chassis: 681182

73k Miles Shown, TMU

Replacement 3.4L Inline-Six

Dual SU Carburetors

Aluminum Radiator

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Red Paint

Beige Leather Upholstery

16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Drum Brakes

Driving Lights

Burl Wood Interior Trim

Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #207954

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe was sold new in the US and later spent time in the UK before being re-imported in 1990. The car then was owned in Massachusetts and Vermont before being relocated to Arizona and offered on BaT in March 2024. The seller purchased the car in mid-2025 and subsequently had it repainted in red and the beige leather upholstery re-dyed. The replacement 3.4-liter inline-six and the four-speed manual transmission were rebuilt under prior ownership. Equipment includes dual SU carburetors, an aluminum radiator, driving lights, body-color 16” knock-off wire wheels, burl wood trim, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo, and Smiths instrumentation. This left-hand-drive XK120 is now offered with a workshop manual, service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

Bodywork to the hood, roof, and elsewhere was performed before the car was sanded and refinished in red in mid-2025 in preparation for the sale. The seller states that the work involved three base coats and three coats of clear, which were then cut and buffed.

Features include a split windshield, driving lights, fender-mounted side mirrors, split front bumpers, rear bumperettes, and dual exhaust outlets. The right-front turn-signal lens is cracked.

Body-color 16” knock-off wire wheels wear chrome two-eared spinners and are mounted with 185-series Avon Turbosteel radial tires. A spare is stored in a compartment beneath the trunk. Braking is handled by black-painted drums at all four corners. The car was factory equipped with an independent front suspension with telescopic-type hydraulic shock absorbers as well as semi-elliptical rear leaf springs and Girling hydraulic rear shock absorbers.

The beige leather upholstery was re-dyed in preparation for the sale. Burl wood trim adorns the dashboard, upper door panels, and window frames. A Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo is connected to Alpine speakers mounted in the kick panels and the parcel shelf. Bound carpets lining the floors and the cargo area were cleaned under current ownership. The beige-colored trunk trim also was re-dyed.

The four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles, and approximately 250 miles were driven under current ownership; true mileage is unknown.

The replacement 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six was installed in the car prior to 1996, and it was rebuilt in 2003 by Tivvy’s Autocraft of Richmond, Vermont. An aluminum radiator from Ron Davis Racing Products was installed in 2018. A K&N air filter has been adapted. The dual SU carburetors were rebuilt in May 2025 and the fluids were changed, the seller tells us.

2025-09-01 15:43:29 | Capt RD writes:

Bid to USD $44,250 on 9/1/2025

Reserve not met BAT AUCTION

2025-09-24 10:43:44 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/25

www.barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale-fall-2025/docket/vehicle/1953-jaguar-xk-120-f ...

Auction description:

2025 Scottsdale Fall October 15-18, 2025

1953 JAGUAR XK 120 FHC

4-SPEED MANUAL Transmission

3.4 litre Engine

RED Exterior Color

TAN Interior Color

VIN 681182

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe is powered by a period-correct rebuilt 3.4-liter engine, paired with its rebuilt original 4-speed transmission. A full mechanical rebuild was completed in 2003, with recent work including a carburetor rebuild, full tune-up, new starter, updated aluminum radiator and a complete repaint. The interior features Biscuit Light Tan leather that has been re-dyed, original glass in excellent condition and a walnut burl dash. It retains its original spare, jack and pump, with color-matched red factory wire wheels and chrome in good condition. Invoices totaling $27,000 are included in sale.

2025-10-18 19:01:32 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD 10/17/2025 $38,500+

SCOTTSDALE fall Barrett Jackson