2010-05-06 19:48:53 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/30/10
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Auction description:
Sale 18297 - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco, 30 Apr 2010
Monte Carlo
Lot No: 116
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Chassis no. S 673526
Engine no. W 7362-8S

Sold for €86,250 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Footnote:
Cette XK120 en conduite à gauche est sortie d'usine le 29 Janvier 1953 et a été livrée neuve à R.M. Overseas à Düsseldorf en Allemagne, le 18 Février 1953.

Elle est équipée de la culasse 'C-Type', de pistons à taux de compression 8.0:1 et de carburateurs SU de1 ¾ ", ceci portant la puissance du moteur à 210 ch. La voiture a été achetée en 1986 par Jean-Claude Chansel à Saint Maur, France, et a subi une restauration totale avec mise à nu du châssis.
Cette restauration qui aura duré 7 ans, aura coûté près de €100.000 (voir factures et photos jointes au dossier).

Entretenue par le spécialiste de la marque, 'Atelier Sontrop', cette "XK" a été équipée d'un pont plus long, facilitant son utilisation en rallye, et sa culasse a été convertie au sans plomb.
Les pneumatiques sont neufs.

De couleur Old English White avec un intérieur en cuir rouge et des roues à rayons chromés, cette XK120 est vendue avec sa Carte Grise Française normale et un dossier complet des factures pour la période allant de 1988 à 2008.

This original, left-hand drive XK120 was completed on 29th January 1953 and delivered new to R.M. Overseas in Düsseldorf, Germany on 18th February 1953. It was supplied with the 'C-Type' cylinder head, which combined with 8.0:1 pistons and 1¾" SU carburettors, increased maximum power to 210bhp. The car was purchased in 1986 from Jean-Claude Chansel in Saint Maur, France and treated to a seven-year, 'bare-chassis', concours restoration carried out by a well known member of the French Jaguar Drivers Club at a cost close to €100,000 (see invoices and photographic record on file). Maintained by respected marque specialist, Atelier Sontrop, the 'XK' has been fitted with a higher-ratio rear axle for more relaxed cruising, while the cylinder head has been converted to accept unleaded fuel. The tyres are new. Finished in Old English White with red leather interior and chromed wire wheels, this 'ultimate' XK120 comes with French Carte Grise Normale and a full record of invoices from 1988-2008. Top quality to drive and show!

2012-06-08 09:25:56 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 5/12
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20438/lot/266/

Auction description:
11 May 2012 3:30 p.m. Monaco, Musée de Voitures du Prince Monaco
Motor cars
Auction 20438
266
1953 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
Chassis no. S 673526
Engine no. W 7362-8S

This original, left-hand drive XK120 was completed on 29th January 1953 and delivered new to R.M. Overseas in Düsseldorf, Germany on 18th February 1953. It was supplied with the 'C-Type' cylinder head, which combined with 8.0:1 pistons and 1¾" SU carburettors, increased maximum power to 210bhp. The car was purchased in 1986 from Jean-Claude Chansel in Saint Maur, France and treated to a seven-year, 'bare-chassis', concours restoration carried out by a well known member of the French Jaguar Drivers Club at a cost close to €100,000 (see invoices and photographic record on file). Maintained by respected marque specialist, Atelier Sontrop, the 'XK' has been fitted with a higher-ratio rear axle for more relaxed cruising, while the cylinder head has been converted to run on unleaded fuel. Finished in Old English White with red leather interior and chromed wire wheels, this 'ultimate' XK120 comes with Monaco registration and a full record of invoices.

Cette XK120 en conduite à gauche est sortie d'usine le 29 Janvier 1953 et a été livrée neuve à R.M. Overseas à Düsseldorf en Allemagne, le 18 Février 1953.

Elle est équipée de la culasse 'C-Type', de pistons à taux de compression 8.0:1 et de carburateurs SU de1 ¾ ", ceci portant la puissance du moteur à 210 ch. La voiture a été achetée en 1986 à Saint Maur, France, et a subi une restauration totale avec mise à nu du châssis.
Cette restauration qui aura duré 7 ans, aura coûté près de €100.000 (voir factures et photos jointes au dossier).

Entretenue par le spécialiste de la marque, 'Atelier Sontrop', cette "XK" a été équipée d'un pont plus long, facilitant son utilisation lors de long trajet, et sa culasse a été convertie au sans plomb.

De couleur Old English White avec un intérieur en cuir rouge et des roues à rayons chromés, cette XK120 est immatriculée à Monaco et présente un dossier complet des factures.
Sold for €86,250 inc. premium

2025-03-28 08:37:25 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/25

cars.bonhams.com/auction/30542/lot/144/1953-jaguar-xk120-se-roadster-chassis-no- ...

Auction description:

Lot 144*,N

1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

Goodwood Members' Meeting 13 April 2025, Chichester, Goodwood

Chassis no. S 673526

Engine no. W 7362-8S

• Delivered new in Germany

• Desirable Factory SE specification

• Restored in the late 1980s/early 1990s

• Extensively upgraded

• Registered in Jersey

This original, left-hand drive XK120 was completed on 29th January 1953 and delivered new to R.M. Overseas in Düsseldorf, Germany on 18th February 1953. It was supplied with the 'C-Type' cylinder head, which combined with 8.0:1 pistons and 1¾" SU carburettors, increased maximum power to 210bhp. In 1986 the car was purchased from Jean-Claude Chansel in Saint Maur, France and treated to a seven-year, 'bare-chassis', concours restoration carried out by a well known member of the French Jaguar Drivers' Club at a cost close to €100,000 (see invoices and photographic record on file). Formerly maintained by respected marque specialists, Atelier Sontrop, the 'XK' has been fitted with a higher final drive ratio for more relaxed cruising, while the cylinder head has been converted to run on unleaded fuel.

Finished in Old English White with red leather interior and chromed wire wheels, this 'ultimate' XK120 was sold to the current vendor at Bonhams' Monaco auction in May 2012 (Lot 266). The car is now Jersey registered. Cosmetically the same as when purchased, the XK has since benefited from upgrading by marque specialists Twyford Moors, receiving a disc brake conversion together with uprated brakes, electric fuel pump, power steering, headlights, and radiator. A very nice example indeed.