2017-11-14 19:04:04 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/17
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2017-11-25/cars/ref-17-1954-jaguar-xk120-roa ...

Auction description:
Mercedes-Benz World
November 25th 2017
Lot 295 - 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Registration 312 JGW
Chassis Number S661082
Engine Number W871783
Estimate £90,000 - £120,000

We are pleased to present this Jaguar XK120 Roadster finished in the colours of Old English White with contrasting dark red leather and sitting upon a set of chrome wire wheels. According to John Elmgreen, the Australian Jaguar XK historian, "this XK120 was sold new through a company named Lewis & Peat whose main operations, as far as the Jaguar marque was concerned, seem to have been in Nigeria. However, this Jaguar with chassis number, 661082, was delivered directly from the works to a Mr Taylor as the first owner, having been registered in Coventry. It was later registered with its current number 312 JGW." As this Jaguar is noted upon the UK registration document as being first registered in March 1958, we may deduct that the car may have spent some time abroad during its early life before being repatriated in 1958 and assigned its current registration number. Later, the XK was owned by the well known, Chairman of the BARC (British Automobile Racing Club), Michael Groves, who owned the Jaguar for some years and would often be seen in it, spectating at BARC events. Under his stewardship, it underwent extensive restoration works in the mid-1990s and included a bare-metal strip and restoration. All the bills and photographs of this restoration are recorded within the large history file that accompanies the car. Later, 312 JGW was entered into The Hurlingham Club Concours d'Elegance under the ownership of Tarek Mahoud and, in 2012, it was acquired by John Goldsmith, nephew of Michael Groves. Today, the car currently resides within the same family.

On inspection, this Jaguar XK120 Roadster presents very well, its coachwork is straight and clean whilst the undersides are also in very good order. Open the bonnet and note that the handsome 3.4 litre XK unit is very clean. Step into the rich red interior and look down the long bonnet and you may see why these motorcars were such a sensation on their introduction at the 1948 London Motor Show. Start the engine and you will notice how smooth the straight six engine runs whilst the Moss gearbox selects gears easily and smoothly. The Jaguar is offered with the afore mentioned history file, a factory service manual, various spare parts, complete weather equipment, including the tonneau covers and an indoor dust cover.

All too often, freshly restored motorcars, although very bright and shiny, loose their soul in the process. However, we are delighted to offer this lovely Jaguar XK120 that has been loved and well maintained whilst having proved its reliability on many trips both within the UK and abroad. We think you will agree that not only is this attractive Jaguar in very good condition throughout, but also that it's heart and soul are fully intact.

2019-02-17 11:37:20 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

woodham-mortimer.com/Cars/For-Sale/1953-Jaguar-XK120-Roadster-RHD/09fd423c-f8f3- ...

Seller's description:

This original RHD XK120 roadster was sold new through Nigerian based distributors Lewis & Peat, although as a home delivery private export car it was collected directly from the works by its first owner a Mr Taylor and, according to research by noted historians John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath, was initially registered NDU662. It then seems to have spent the first few years of its life abroad, possibly moving to Italy at some point when it was apparently owned by a US airman. The Jaguar returned to the UK in the late 1950s when it was acquired by the well-known Chairman of the BARC (British Automobile Racing Club), Michael Groves, who owned it for many years and often took it to spectate at BARC events. During his ownership the XK was re-registered 312JGW and received extensive restoration in the mid-1990s, which included a bare-metal repaint. Bills and photographs of this work are included within the large history file that accompanies the car. Later, 312JGW was entered into The Hurlingham Club Concours d’Elegance under the ownership of Tarek Mahoud and, in 2012, it was re-acquired by the family of Michael Groves before moving to us in 2017.

Having been very well maintained by its previous owners this charming XK120 now provides a fabulous opportunity to obtain an original RHD roadster with an interesting history that could be enjoyed ‘as is’ or would provide an ideal starting point for a programme of light restoration and upgrading, potentially to Mille Miglia specification. It is offered with the afore mentioned history file, a factory service manual, various spare parts, including the original engine block and cylinder head, and complete weather equipment.