2016-05-02 00:16:08 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/16
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Auction description:
1953 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe
Lot No. 838
To be offered on Saturday, May 7, 2016
Estimate: $ 70,000 - $ 80,000

Reported as original 3.4-liter, 160-hp DOHC inline six-cylinder engine
Manual transmission
Original black leather seats
Approximately 95,000 original miles
Well-preserved with primarily original fittings
Recently refreshed body, trim & brightwork
Last 10 years in private collection
Original toolkit, hammer and service manual
Rare factory grease gun
Original knock-off wire wheels, original spare

This 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) is presented in Imperial Maroon and is a well-preserved car with original black interior and impeccable style. The original black seats look extremely well for their age and have no rips or tears. The interior is pristine with original door panels and dashboard showing only slight signs of wear, while the original Smith gauges are reported to show no discoloration and are in "perfect condition." The paint is showing well, but demonstrates patina in the rear section of the car. The odometer shows the mileage at 95,233 and is shown as "actual" on the title. The original equipment steering wheel is also in excellent condition.

This car has been in a private collection in Ohio for the last 10 years; beforehand it was purchased from Northshore Sports Cars in Lake Bluff Illinois. This 1953 XK 120 has been carefully stored and well maintained. Recently, the XK 120 was refreshed with loving care with attention to the bodywork, trim and brightwork. This Jaguar is ready to be deservedly toured and shared with other enthusiasts. The current owner believes that it will make a fine addition to any home's coach house or collection.

The Jaguar's front and rear bumpers have an excellent fit and finish that shows well. The headlights and taillights are stated to be in ideal condition with no hazing, fogging or cracks. The original equipment knock-off wire wheels are displayed in a very nice manner and the original spare tire is also included in the boot; all have white sidewalls. All windows are free of yellowing and show minimal wear (with the exception of a tiny chip on the bottom corner of the windshield). The original Jaguar insignia is still intact in the front windshield and is in excellent condition. This 1953 XK 120 also has foglights and radio, plus the original toolkit, hammer and service manual included. The Jaguar also has a rare-to-find factory grease gun; this one is stated as being in "wonderful condition."

The engine bay is "a work of art" with the 3.4-liter dual overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine matched to a manual transmission. Nearby, the original VIN plate with corresponding numbers, including original body #J3047 is seen. This is an exceptional Jaguar XK 120 that is further reported to "run and sound fantastic." This XK 120 offers a truly a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example with many original traits.