2007-03-07 12:34:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at RM auction Amelia Island, Florida 3/10/07
www.rmauctions.com/

LOT: 239
ESTIMATE: $80,000 - $100,000
CHASSIS NO: S674498
The 1954 Jaguar XK 120SE here was purchased new by Charles E. Gifford of Burbank, California in January 1954. The car was then sold to Jon Canepa Jr. of Saratoga, California, where it was accurately restored between 1969 and 1971. Upon completion, the Jaguar was first shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1972 where it was awarded a Second in Class. The following summer, the car, with only 38,734 original miles registered on the odometer and in pristine condition, was purchased by Walter Hill for his collection. With the XK 120SE, Hill won Best in Show at an AACA South Florida Regional meet in 1974. After the show, the Jaguar was stored in a climate-controlled environment as part of the Hill collection until it was sold to the current owner in August of 2005.

After acquiring the car, the current owner had the engine, brakes, cooling system and instruments rebuilt and put a fresh set of tires on the Jaguar. Having only been driven test miles since its mechanical restoration, the XK 120SE has driven less than 20 miles since 1973. Included in the sale is a set of tools, a jack and handle, the owner’s manual and a Jaguar certificate of authenticity.

2011-05-16 11:22:20 | pauls writes:

Sold for $90,720 at 2007 RM Auctions.

2012-02-08 10:51:23 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/12
www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm

Auction description:
Amelia Island, Florida
Lot No. 145
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
Chassis No. S 674498
Estimate: $175,000-$230,000 US
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Saturday, March 10, 2012
• Highly desirable late-production, LHD US-delivery Special Equipment model
• Complete historical file; JDHT Certificate included
• Proven show winner; careful upgrades for fast, trouble-free touring

Blessed with exceptionally well-documented history, this XK120 is an original left-hand drive Special Equipment model that was completed on December 18, 1953, dispatched to the USA on January 1, 1954 and purchased new by Charles E. Gifford of Burbank, California. The Jaguar was sold to John Canepa, Jr. of Saratoga, California, under whom it was restored between 1969 and 1971. Once completed, it was shown at the 1972 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and placed second in class.

The following summer, the XK120 was acquired by noted Jaguar collector Walter Hill, under whom it took Best of Show at the 1974 AACA South Florida Regional meet, and it enjoyed climate-controlled storage with him until August 2005 (over three decades!), when Gary Bartlett acquired it. In his ownership, the engine, brakes, cooling system and instruments were rebuilt and a fresh set of tires was installed. At this point, only about 30 miles were traveled since 1973.

In early 2007, the XK120 was acquired by the current owner and carefully prepared for reliable, comfortable and fast long-distance touring as well as the show field. Following successful completion of the 2,000-mile Pebble Beach Motoring Classic and an appearance at Quail Lodge in 2007, the Jaguar received a complete restoration far above typical standards. Work included a single-stage ICI Polyurethane finish over treated bare metal without clear-coat to obtain an extremely deep and wet-looking effect. When the body was stripped in preparation for paint, an exciting discovery was made in the form of a quick-release panel on the front fender, a modification to release heat during competition. This is certainly a clue to the car's track days with the original owner during the 1950s and 1960s in Southern California.

Thoughtful mechanical upgrades included front disc brakes, brake-proportioning valve, secondary electric fuel pump, larger fuel tank, under-dash manual choke control, carburetor air trumpets, custom exhaust system with powder-coated headers, custom aluminum radiator with a coolant expansion tank and custom-made five-speed gearbox. Original-type yellow Lucas fog lamps were obtained at great expense, and the seats were custom-made for improved comfort on long journeys with larger drivers.

The Jaguar again completed the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic in 2008 and 2010, performing strongly and without a single fault. Other show entries included the Winterpark Concours, the 2009 Cavallino Classic and the invitation-only Mar-a-Lago Concours in January 2009, where the XK120 earned Best in Class. Most remarkably, the XK120 created a sensation at a late-2010 Porsche Club of America (PCA) regional event, where it was awarded People's Choice and very nearly won the Challenge Rally at the same event!

Complete with an additional windshield, a custom-made center piece that clips between and joins the rakish Brooklands screens, an extensive historical file with correspondence, concours memorabilia and awards, the aforementioned JDHT certificate and more, the XK120 also includes a tool kit, the original jack and handle, the original tire pump and the original owner's manual. Fast, very handsome and well-sorted, it ticks all the boxes for classic sports car desirability, combining the finest original elements of Jaguar's legendary XK120 in its top-specification SE form with thoughtful improvements to vastly improve the overall driving experience.

2012-08-17 09:15:20 | Pekka T. writes:

Was part of the Walter Hill collection. A photo of the car still in very standard SE form from 2001 can be seen in Jaguar Heritage Archive no.34 (2007) No fog lamps in the photo though.

2014-07-28 16:14:30 | pauls writes:

Lot 145
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
Auctioned on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sold for $258,500

2014-10-11 20:56:04 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classicrestodenver.com/gallery/54-Jaguar-XK-120-SE-Roadster/54-Jaguar-XK-120 ...

Sellers description:
Proven show winner; careful upgrades for fast, trouble-free touring.

Blessed with exceptionally well-documented history, this XK120 is an original left-hand drive Special Equipment model that was completed on December 18, 1953, dispatched to the USA on January 1, 1954 and purchased new by Charles E. Gifford of Burbank, California. The Jaguar was sold to John Canepa, Jr. of Saratoga, California, under whom it was restored between 1969 and 1971. Once completed, it was shown at the 1972 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and placed second in class. The following summer, the XK120 was acquired by noted Jaguar collector Walter Hill, under whom it took Best of Show at the 1974 AACA South Florida Regional meet, and it enjoyed climate-controlled storage with him until August 2005 (over three decades!), when Gary Bartlett acquired it. In his ownership, the engine, brakes, cooling system and instruments were rebuilt and a fresh set of tires was installed. At this point, only about 30 miles were traveled since 1973. In early 2007, the XK120 was acquired by the current owner and carefully prepared for reliable, comfortable and fast long-distance touring as well as the show field. Following successful completion of the 2,000-mile Pebble Beach Motoring Classic and an appearance at Quail Lodge in 2007, the Jaguar received a complete restoration far above typical standards. Work included a single-stage ICI Polyurethane finish over treated bare metal without clear-coat to obtain an extremely deep and wet-looking effect. When the body was stripped in preparation for paint, an exciting discovery was made in the form of a quick-release panel on the front fender, a modification to release heat during competition. This is certainly a clue to the car's track days with the original owner during the 1950s and 1960s in Southern California.

Thoughtful mechanical upgrades included front disc brakes, brake-proportioning valve, secondary electric fuel pump, larger fuel tank, under-dash manual choke control, carburetor air trumpets, custom exhaust system with powder-coated headers, custom aluminum radiator with a coolant expansion tank and custom-made five-speed gearbox. Original-type yellow Lucas fog lamps were obtained at great expense, and the seats were custom-made for improved comfort on long journeys with larger drivers.

The Jaguar again completed the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic in 2008 and 2010, performing strongly and without a single fault. Other show entries included the Winterpark Concours, the 2009 Cavallino Classic and the invitation-only Mar-a-Lago Concours in January 2009, where the XK120 earned Best in Class. Most remarkably, the XK120 created a sensation at a late-2010 Porsche Club of America (PCA) regional event, where it was awarded People's Choice and very nearly won the Challenge Rally at the same event!

Our customer has owned this car for 2 years and was driven September 2012 on the Colorado Grand. It is maintained by Classic Restoration and remains in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically.

2015-07-09 01:36:10 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-120se/1677470.html

Same description and photos.