2023-05-27 17:08:10 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-jaguar-xk120-se-roadster-25/

Auction description:

Seller: Freewiley

Location: Venice, California, said to be in Los Angeles in 2015

Chassis: S672774

22k Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Red Paint

16" Wire Wheels

Front & Rear Bumperettes

Split Windshield

Dual Side Mirrors

Red & Black Leather

Dual SU Carburetors

Aluminum Radiator

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #109438

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster was acquired by the seller’s father in 1983 and was inherited by the seller in 2014. A three-year refurbishment was carried out between 2016 and 2019, with work that included rebuilding the 3.4-liter inline-six and the dual SU carburetors as well as overhauling the four-speed manual transmission and replacing clutch, braking, and suspension components. The car is finished in red over red and black leather upholstery, and additional equipment includes an aluminum radiator, 16″ wire wheels, front and rear bumperettes, a split windshield, and fender-mounted mirrors. This XK120 SE roadster is now offered with partial service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car was painted red under previous ownership, and during the refurbishment, the door locks were removed and the taillight housings were re-chromed. Details include front and rear bumperettes, driving lights, fender-mounted mirrors, and a split windshield. Close-up images of cracking paint is visible.

The 16″ wire wheels feature two-eared knockoff spinners and are mounted with 6.00 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires. Braking is handled by red-finished drums at all four corners. Work during the refurbishment reportedly included replacing suspension components along with the wheel bearings, wheel cylinders, primary brake cylinder, brake shoes, and brake lines.

The seats are upholstered in black and red leather. Appointments include a black dashboard, door panels, and carpets as well as a dash-mounted rearview mirror and map pockets in both doors. Wear is visible on the seats.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep tachometer, and supplementary gauges. The mechanical odometer shows 22k miles, approximately 300 of which were added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

During the refurbishment, the 3.4-liter inline-six was rebuilt by Steve’s Jaguar Service of Canoga Park, California, and features an aluminum radiator and dual SU carburetors. Additional work included refinishing the exhaust manifolds, installing an electric choke, removing the heater core, rebuilding the voltage regulator, generator, carburetors, and water pump, and replacing the fuel pump, fuel sending unit, wiring harness, and fuse block.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The transmission and rear axle were rebuilt and clutch components were replaced during the refurbishment.

The VIN listed on the current California title is F4781, which matches the body number on the underhood data plate.

2023-06-03 15:11:21 | Capt RD writes:

Sold for $65,500 on 6/3/23

Car on BA T

2025-10-12 07:01:44 | pauls writes:

Car returns to BaT 10/25

bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-23/

Auction description:

Seller: Jeep131313

Location: Malibu, California

Chassis: S672774

22k Miles Shown, TMU

3.4-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted Red

Red & Black Leather Upholstery

16" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Red-Finished Drum Brakes

Lucas Driving Lights

Split Windshield

Front & Rear Bumperettes

Dual SU Carburetors

Aluminum Radiator

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #215489

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster remained with the same family for 40 years until its acquisition by the seller on BaT in June 2023. Chassis S672774 underwent a three-year refurbishment from 2016 to 2019 that involved rebuilding the 3.4-liter inline-six and dual SU carburetors as well as overhauling the four-speed manual transmission and replacing various clutch, brake, and suspension components. Subsequent work by the seller has included performing paintwork and servicing the carburetors as well as replacing the right-rear axle shaft and valve cover gaskets. The car is finished in red over black and red leather upholstery and rides on 16” knock-off wire wheels fitted over drum brakes at all four corners. This XK120 SE roadster is now offered with collection of spare parts, tools, service records, and vehicle literature as well as a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The five-digit odometer shows 22k miles, less than 1k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

Work under current ownership involved servicing the carburetors, checking the valve lash, and replacing the valve cover gaskets in December 2023 as well as changing the coolant and adjusting the exhaust system in July 2025. The right-rear axle shaft was replaced and resealed in July 2025.

2025-10-18 13:10:12 | Capt RD writes:

Bid to USD $49,750 10/18/2025

BAT AUCTION RESERVE NOT MET

2025-10-19 07:13:08 | pauls writes:

10/18/25 Comment regarding the car at the above BaT auction:

"This car was my dads for about 40 years. When he died my brother brought it to California where he did a massive overhaul. Forgetting the money, this Jaq has memories that fulfill a lifetime! I drove it twice, once on the stage of a charity fashion show and another when at a polo match in town Albert , my dad, had to quickly leave to get a friend to the hospital. He drove in the 4th of July parade for years; might have over heated a time or two. He tried to teach my 15 year old son to drive in it but it ran out of gas or so he thought. (The yard stick gas gauge said half a tank so that really was not an issue…) Albert went through a ton of mechanics but under the hood stuff was not what got his attention but did get a lot of money. My parents did Jaguar rallies throughout the midwest. There are so many more stories. My brother is who took it apart and spent a year rebuilding it, doing what work he could and the rest was left to the pros. This is not written to increase the bidding but is written in hopes that whomever puts this in their garage gets enormous pleasure out of it. It’s in the hope that this car brings more joy and memories than just a technically correct sum of the parts. It’s great to see again how beautiful of a car it is! Good luck to the seller and buyer!"