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S672799

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2021-03-22 11:40:18 | Paul Whitfield writes:

It appears that 3 XKs took part in the 1994 Carrera Panamericana, this 120 OTS, another 120 (probably an OTS) and a 150 DHC. I'm trying to identify the other 2 cars. An article appeared in Australian Classic Car Monthly of March 1995 with details of the crews of the cars and several photos. We know that both the 120s were crewed by Australians - I won't publish names here in order to maintain their privacy. The 150 was possibly crewed by a local South American crew; it crashed and did not finish.

The other 120 carried a US/California license plate 3JMR789.

Can anyone help identify the other 2 XKs? Hopefully, someone in Australia may know something. If you prefer not to respond on this forum, you can e-mail me.

Many thanks for your help.

2021-03-22 11:46:46 | pauls writes:

The car auctioned by Bonhams in April 2004 appears to be the same car that competed as #302 in the Carrera PanAmericana in 1994 and apparently in earlier years. See article in Australian Classic Car Monthly of March 1995 which stated that the car had its original engine and chassis.

www.bonhams.com/auctions/11092/lot/666/

Lot 666

1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Chassis no. W587085 [Note: this would have been the engine number W5870-8S not Chassis No. which was determined from other sources]

£ 17,000 - 20,000

US$ 24,000 - 28,000

Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, Automobilia, Toys & Models

26 Apr 2004, 17:00 BST

Hendon, RAF Museum

Although it had not been designed with racing in mind, the XK120's competition potential was immediately obvious, not least to the factory, which entered a three-car team in the Daily Express one-hour race for standard production cars at Silverstone in August 1949. The XK's of Leslie Johnson and Peter Walker duly rewarded Jaguar's faith in its new sportscar by finishing first and second respectively, thus setting the scene for an illustrious competition career that would culminate in the development of the legendary C-Type.

This exciting Jaguar XK120 racer was constructed for the Carrera Panamericana, the famous long-distance race that runs the length of Mexico's Pan-American highway from Chiapas in the south to the Texas border. Completed in 1992, the car competed in this demanding race on five occasions between 1992 and 1996, as well as participating in American Vintage Racing events. A left-hand drive model, the car is fitted with a 3.8-litre XK 'six' equipped with dry-sump lubrication, triple SK carburettors, Electro Motive direct ignition system and triple coils, all of which contributes to a maximum power output of 300bhp at 5,500rpm, a excellent figure for this type of engine. Power is transmitted via a manual Borg Warner four-speed gearbox with Hurst shifter. The cross-braced chassis features independent front and rear suspension, Willwood disc brakes and calipers, Diamond alloy racing wheels, twin radiators, twin racing fuel cells and steel braided brake, cooling, fuel and oil lines throughout. The body is constructed of glassfibre and there is a full roll cage and twin racing seats fitted as well as a trip meter, etc. Finished in red with black interior, the car is presented in very good mechanical condition, but would benefit from some cosmetic freshening. Offered without documentation.

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