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2011-09-10 19:01:10 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/10/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
Opening bid $85,000, no reserve no bids, 5 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This 1954 Jaguar XK120 Coupe has had 3 owners since new. Shows 65,454 miles. Well maintained over last 20 plus years of ownership. Original black car with black interior. The car was re-sprayed in urethane paint 2years ago. Interior was done 5 years ago.
Note: Seat track and seats updated using original seat so as a 6'+ driver can sit comfortably. Brakes systems were redone last year. Carburetors rebuilt, new hoses and Radiator flushed 2 years ago. Exhaust system work within the last 6 months. Major tune up with Electronic Distributor installation 1 year ago. Recent front end alignment. Clutch has approximately 200 miles since installation. The car runs and drives very well with everything in working order.

2012-01-06 10:16:56 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/6/12

CLASSICCARGALLERY.COM

Seller said to be in Black Rock, CT. previously stated to be i Bridgeport and Southport, CT

1953 JAGUAR XK120 FHC "RESTORED, STUNNING"

VIN S680679

The Classic Car Gallery is proud to offer this stunning 1953 JAGUAR XK120 FIXED HEAD COUPE. This gorgeous car has had the same owner for the last 26 years, she was built in JANUARY 1953, but titled as a 1954. She has been expertly maintained and remains in excellent to near show/driver condition. REDLINE RESTORATIONS in Bridgeport did all of the mechanical and cosmetic work. Redline is known for their concourse quality restorations. This car has been treated to the "full treatment" by Redline!!!! Cosmetically this car is stunning!!! The BLACK Urethane PAINT is concourse, and some of the finest we have ever seen!!! It has a deep shine, with great luster and depth!!! The panels are laser straight and the shut lines are better then new. The hood is louvered. The BLACK interior is new, the CONNOLY leather, WILTON WOOL carpets and bright work is show quality. The wooden veneered dash is gorgeous. The headliner is new. The wire wheels are perfect, as is the chrome. Mechanically the car has been fully sorted.

She has received the following mechanical work;

Motor 3.5 LITER rebuilt engine, with profiled cams for better performance

New clutch and throw out bearing

New brakes, including hydraulics

Rebuilt carbs

Upgraded PERTRONIX distributor upgrade (no points!!!)

Stainless steel muffler and exhaust

New wheel bearings

New tires and tubes (bias plys)

All new hoses

New fuel pump

Full transmission service and seal

Upgraded headlights

Rebuilt starter

Rebuilt generator and new voltage regulator

New battery

Ceramic exhaust manifold

New windshields

All new window rubber, door and window seals

Re-chromed bumpers

As can be seen, no expense has been spared on the restoration of this car. She runs and drives as well as she looks!!! In wonderful condition, she turns heads wherever she goes. If you are looking for one of the finest XK120 fixed head coupes, look no further!!!

2012-01-20 08:52:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/20/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-JAGUAR-XK120-FHC-STUNNING-SHOW-GO-/250976983278
Current bid $10,099 reserve not met, 5 bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $75,000. 65k miles.

Previous auction ended at $50,100 reserve not met after 13 bids.

2012-01-23 21:27:13 | Anonymous writes:

Buyer beware. Despite the flowery prose the photos hint at an unprofessional restoration by people who are unfamiliar with Jaguars. Example: crankcase breather cover is on backwards and missing corrugated vent tube. Sloppy boot wiring hanging haphazardly, and no sheet metal protective shroud on the gas tank filler line. If that's visible in the 1st minute of perusing the photos, imagine what's hidden deeper under that black paint!

2012-09-05 07:27:07 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/5/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-JAGUAR-XK120-FHC-STUNNING-SHOW-GO-/251146065655
Current bid $6,766 reserve not met, 3 bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $75,000.

Previous auction ended at $56,200 reserve not met after 21 bids.

2013-02-19 12:02:19 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/19/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-JAGUAR-XK120-FHC-STUNNING-SHOW-GO-/251230032581
Current bid $40,100 reserve not met, 2 bids 3 days left in auction. Car still in Connecticut.

Previous auction info expired.

2014-06-07 06:43:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/7/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK120-FHC-1953-JAGUAR-XK120-FHC-STUNNING-FOR-SHOW-OR- ...
Car has a buy it now price of $74,900 for 6 days. Same location and photos, 65k miles.

Previous auction info expired.

2019-04-06 13:07:17 | pauls writes:

Car now in Hemming's

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/xk-120se/2252248.html#&gi ...

Seller's description:

Location: Litchfield, Connecticut, 06759

Transmission: Manual

Condition: Mint

Exterior: Black

Interior: Black

1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC Special Equipment

On offer is this stunning matching numbers Jaguar XK120 FHC fastidiously restored to Pebble Beach standards.

Delivered via Hoffman New York to the first owner …. a pilot in early 1953 who also raced the car. The next owner was Bill Welch of Welch Jaguar who purchased the car in the early 1960s, after 32 years of ownership the car passed on to Bruce Amster of Red Line Restoration.

Red Line restored the car during the early 2000s, exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout, the fit and finish of the coachwork is outstanding! The present owner has brought the car to the absolute highest standard having spent an additional 70k USD chasing the finest details (invoices available on request). Front disc brake conversion, original drums are present.

This sale represents an opportunity to acquire the very best XK120 FHC, any inspection welcome. Jaguar Heritage Certificate on file confirming build numbers.

2020-02-11 07:38:34 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/11/20

www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Jaguar-XK/264630372656

Classified ad price: $135,000, seller user581, car now said to be in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, seller is Forza.

Seller's description:

1954 Jaguar XK 120 Coupe Black with Black interior. Extremely Nice condition. A great deal of money has been spent on this car. Numbers matching as per Jaguar Factory Heritage Certificate.

2020-06-01 06:29:43 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/1/20

www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Jaguar-XK-120-Fixed-Head-Coupe/264749338884

Current bid: $35,100 reserve not met 11 bids 9 days left in auction, same location, description and photos but seller change to user581.

Previous auction ended at $35,100 after 43 bids.

2020-08-10 06:18:11 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/10/20

www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Jaguar-XK-120-Fixed-Head-Coupe/264824800647

Current bid: $25,100 reserve not met 4 bids 9 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $40,100 after 24 bids

2024-01-01 08:35:12 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.car-iconics.com/product/xk120-se-fhc/

Oakham, UK

Seller's description:

1953

4 Owners

Finished in Jet Black

Chrome Wire Wheels

Black Hide/Black Carpet

Wooden Dash Board

3.4l Straight Six

4-Speed Manual

Left Hand Drive

Originally supplied via Hoffman Jaguar into New York, this Jaguar XK120 FHC retains much of its original specification and parts.

The first owner was an American pilot who in early 1953 also raced the car. The next owner was Bill Welch of Welch Jaguar who purchased the car in the early 1960s, after 32 years of ownership the car passed on to Bruce Amster of Red Line Restoration.

Red Line restored the car during the early 2000s, to an extremely high standard.

The car itself retains its original engine block and gearbox, and benefits from a disc brake conversion on the front axle for better driveability.

Recently the current owner, Julian Thompson, famously the designer of the Lotus Elise S1, then part of Jaguar’s design team for 21 years and now Design Director- General Motors Advanced Design Europe, has had the car serviced and tuned by our own workshop Revive-iconics Ltd at Mallory Park.

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