3.4 XK120 | Battleship Grey | ||||
Open Two Seater | Biscuit + Red | ||||
Left Hand Drive | Black | ||||
Max Hoffman, New York | |||||
10 June 1953 | |||||
W8737-8S | |||||
F6112 | |||||
JL17100 | |||||
June 1953 | United States | ||||
1953 | Old English White | ||||
2023 | Tan | ||||
Nice Driver | Tan | ||||
Other Jaguar | Bend | ||||
W8737-8S |
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Record Creation: Entered on 21 August 2023.
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2018-08-19 11:02:49 | XK Data writes:
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2020-06-20 21:42:17 | XK Data writes:
The record was updated:
Owner: Bart Watkins
British car enthusiast (Jaguar, Triumph. MG, Healeys). My first British car being a 1960 MGA Coupe Which I traded for my 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster in 1976. I contributed heavily to Moss Motors Profit margin. My latest joy is a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 OTS (SE) purchased from John Farrell of NYC whom has cared well for this Jag since 1973. John also supplied E-Type parts to retail garages in USA and the world for the last several decades. I am honored to be the current custodian of this lovely piece of rolling art. (email)Updated June 11th, 2020. Not legal proof of ownership. |
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2018-08-09 10:09:39 | pauls writes:
Ebay item 8/9/18
www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Jaguar-Other/153131603322
Car has a buy it now price of $95,000 for 6 days, seller caramel_raquel, 100 miles reported.
Seller's description:
The vehicle was purchased by the current owner John Farrell in 1973. A frame off restoration was completed in 1983 .It is finished in Old English White with a Tan interior. The drivetrain, suspension, brakes (sleeved with brass and filled with silicone fluid) and steering were rebuilt and painted with 2 part epoxy. Rusted or damaged body panels were replaced. Chrome trim was re-plated or replaced. A new wiring harness installed,switches replaced and guages rebuilt. The interior, convertible top, side curtains and tonneau cover were re-plated,repainted and covered with new and correct materials. The frame was replaced with a rust free example. All guages and lights work. Jack, knock off hammer,tire pump,tool kit,manuals and Heritage Certificate included. #s match except for the frame. The body and frame are rust free and straight. The vehicle was stored in a dry warehouse from 1993 -2018. Recently all necessary repairs and maintenance were completed: including fuel tank ,fuel pump, flexible fuel line,carbs, new tandem master cylinder,carbs and timing set all fluids and filters changed. The chrome is excellent the paint has some cracks,mostly on the front and the seats show some wear. The car starts, runs and drives great.
2019-04-07 09:43:16 | pauls writes:
Car now offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/xk-120m/2134498.html
Seller's description:
Location: East Meadow, New York, 11554
VIN #: S674022 Engine W87378S
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Good
Exterior: Old English White
Interior: Tan leather
1953 Jaguar XK-120M Roadster, The vehicle was purchased by the current owner John Farrell in 1973. A frame off restoration was completed in 1983 .It is finished in Old English White with a Tan interior. The drivetrain, suspension, brakes (sleeved with brass and filled with silicone fluid) and steering were rebuilt and painted with 2 part epoxy. Rusted or damaged body panels were replaced. Chrome trim was re-plated or replaced. A new wiring harness installed,switches replaced and guages rebuilt. The interior, convertible top, side curtains and tonneau cover were re-plated,repainted and covered with new and correct materials. The frame was replaced with a rust free example. All guages and lights work. Jack, knock off hammer,tire pump,tool kit,manuals and Heritage Certificate included. #s match except for the frame. The body and frame are rust free and straight. The vehicle was stored in a dry warehouse from 1993 -2019. Recently all necessary repairs and maintenance were completed: including fuel tank ,fuel pump, flexible fuel line,carbs, new tandem master cylinder,carbs and timing set all fluids and filters changed. The chrome is excellent the paint has some cracks,mostly on the front and the seats show some wear. The car starts, runs and drives great.
Price: $68,500 negotiable
2020-06-11 13:45:22 | Bart writes:
Purchased May 2020 from John Farrell, NYC.
2023-08-21 16:41:59 | pauls writes:
Car now on BAT
bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-roadster-31/
Seller: watkinbg
Location: Bend, Oregon 97703
Chassis: S674022
Engine #: W87378S
87k Miles Shown, TMU
3.4L Inline-Six
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Repainted White
Tan Soft Top & Tonneau Cover
Tan Leather Upholstery
16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels
Tool Kit
Spare Parts
Production Record Trace Certificate
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #118508
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster was completed on June 4, 1953 and reportedly underwent a refurbishment in the early 1980s that involved a repaint in white as well as the installation of a replacement frame. Finished in white over tan leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 3.4L inline-six mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Features include a tan soft top, an electronic ignition system and fuel pump, and knock-off wire wheels. The car was acquired by the seller in 2020, reportedly following around 16 years in storage, and work in preparation for the sale consisted of replacing the water pump, coolant hoses, and batteries. This XK120 is now offered with a tool kit, spare parts, manufacturer’s literature, a removable tonneau cover, a Production Record Trace certificate, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name, listing it as a 1954 model.
Finished from the factory in Battleship Grey, the car is said to have undergone bodywork prior to a repaint in its current shade of white in the 1980s. Exterior details include a tan soft top, fender-mounted side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and chrome bumperettes. Paint cracks and lifting are noted throughout the body and shown up close in the gallery. A tan tonneau cover and a pair of removable side curtains are included in the sale. The turn signals were repaired in preparation for the sale.
Gray-finished 16” knock-off wire wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown tires, and a full-size spare is located in the rear storage area. Braking is via drums at all four corners. The wheel hubs are said to have been greased during current ownership. The seller reports that the wheels are out of round.
Originally trimmed in Biscuit and Red upholstery, the interior houses tan leather seats and a color-coordinated dashboard surround and door panels. Appointments include a dash-mounted rear-view mirror, a passenger-side grab handle, lap belts, and map pockets in both doors. Wear is noted on the grab handles for the doors, the windshield wipers are inoperable, and the heater is in need of service.
A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of centrally-mounted Smiths instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 87k miles, around 300 of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown. Several dashboard lights are inoperable or dim.
The 3.4-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors and was fitted with a replacement cylinder head and a fuel shut-off valve during previous ownership, along with an electric fuel pump, radiator fan, and ignition system. A tune up was reportedly carried out in 2020, and work in preparation for the sale included changing the oil and replacing the water pump, radiator hoses, and both six volt batteries. The seller notes an oil leak.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. According to the seller, the car was fitted with a replacement frame during the refurbishment in the 1980s.
Manufacturer’s literature, a toolkit, and spare parts are included in the sale.
The Production Record Trace certificate shows the factory colors and identification numbers, along with a completion date of June 4, 1953.
The car is titled using engine number W87378S.
2023-08-28 17:07:35 | Capt RD writes:
The high bid was $55,000, but the reserve was not met.
Car on BAT 8/2/ 2023
2023-11-10 05:38:24 | pauls writes:
Car returns to ebay 11/10/23
Current bid $40,100 reserve not met 3 bids buy it now price $69,000, 9 days left in auction, seller otrab, same location