2005-12-24 11:24:28 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '05
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1331056358/

Auction description:
ot : Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Classic & Collectors Cars, Barons (12th July 2005)
Overview
The car is equipped with the 3.4 litre XK engine, four speed manual gearbox, disc brakes to the front, stainless steel exhaust, original wheel spats and black leather interior. The vendor states that the car drives well with a sweet engine and is still capable and comfortable at 100mph+. This XK120 is only being offered for sale due to the vendors advancing years

Lot Details
Auction Classic & Collectors Cars
Barons, Sandown Park
Type Car
Lot Number -
Estimate £25000-£30000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1951
Condition rating 3
Registration number AJK48
Mileage -
Chassis number 660689
Engine number W2960-7

2006-01-28 00:28:54 | pauls writes:

Car was at an additional auction in '05
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/824691987/

Auction info:
Auction Lot: Jaguar XK120 Roadster
British Heritage, Barons (7th June 2005)
Overview
The vendor states that the car drives well with a sweet engine and is still capable and comfortable

Lot Details
Auction British Heritage
Barons, Esher Hall, Sandown Park, Surrey
Type Car
Lot Number 215
Estimate £25000-£30000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1951
Condition rating 3
Registration number AJK48
Mileage -
Chassis number 660689
Engine number W2960-7

2011-02-09 08:03:33 | John Elmgreen writes:

The engine reported at auction in 2005 W2960-7 was in fact removed from the car before it left the factory as a new car and replaced with W2005-8. It would appear that the identification plate for the car was not however changed to the new engine number, therefore leading to the quoting of the earlier engine. W2960-7 became a factory spare engine and was later fitted as a replacement to 660472.

2011-11-03 14:56:52 | Michael Scott writes:

This car is mentioned in a letter from the then owner, Peter K Leaver, in Jaguar Driver magazine February 2002.
Referring to the engine he quotes the original as W2960-7 (but see above). He said that it was not now in the car and there was a MKVIII engine installed.. A photo with the letter shows the car with the original registration number AJK 48. He state the colour was red (BMW shade!) having been maroon originally. It was in regular use and had disc brakes on the front wheels.

2016-01-02 20:27:33 | pauls writes:

Some additional information provided in the January 2016 edition of the XK Gazette.

2016-01-19 13:39:38 | Lofty writes:

Raced and rallied in period by Cyril Wick, Mark Levy and M Conrad.

Original registration number has been recovered.

Currently being restored.

2017-10-05 23:13:40 | Stephen Edwards writes:

I have just seen this car in the opening sequence of a 1957 film titled the Truth About Women bearing the registration AJK48 it was maroon in colour

2017-10-05 23:28:07 | Stephen Edwards writes:

Or some sort of red !

2017-10-06 05:31:53 | David Bentley writes:

660689. Original info: Manufactured in February 1951. Black hood. Distributor: Henlys, London. Sold via Willetts Ltd., Eastbourne, to Mrs H Samson. Reg. AJK 48 (Eastbourne).

2017-10-27 17:24:49 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classic-trader.com/fr/voitures/annonce/jaguar/xk/xk-120-ots/1951/92525
Seller JD Classics, London

Sellers description:
XK 120 OTS
Year 1951
Unspecified vehicle identification number
Unspecified Transmission Number
Condition unspecified category
Mileage (meter) not specified
Number of previous owners not specified
Date not specified
Unspecified engine number
Corresponding numbers not specified
Body Type Cabriolet
Roadster Body Detail
Power (kW / hp) 120/162
Cylinder capacity (ccm) 3,442
Cylinder 6
Unspecified doors
Right Steering Wheel
Manual gearbox
Rear Traction
Unspecified front brake
Unspecified rear brake
Fuel
Exterior color Others
Color unspecified manufacturer
Interior color Other

2017-10-27 21:32:14 | JeremyB writes:

A whole host of photos appear with this car, yet not one has a caption. This is not only disappointing but rather annoying, considering what wonderful shots they are.

2017-10-28 08:12:02 | Anonymous writes:

Evian Mont Blanc Rally 1952 driven by Wick and Levy
Brighton 1952 driven by Levy
Goodwood 1953 (March Members meeting I think). Driven by Conrad
I am assuming whoever uploaded the photos just took them off the website.
Shame the photos are now jumbled up - can the editor group them by event?

2024-10-03 19:57:10 | pauls writes:

Now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk-120/1951/1020939

Seller's description:

Fiskens, 14 Queens Gate Place Mews

1951 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster AJK 48

Veteran of the 1952 Rallye Evian – Mont-Blanc

Other competition history at Goodwood, Shelsley, Prescott and more

Film cameo in 1957 comedy The Truth About Women

Outstandingly restored in black over red/biscuit livery

Eligible for rally, road, other events; Mille Miglia Registro

One of the select group of XK120 period competition roadsters, AJK 48 is a veteran of the 1952 Rallye Evian Mont-Blanc, and offered restored in an alluring specification.

Produced in Jaguar’s first Le Mans winning year in February 1951, chassis 660689 was distributed through Henlys and Willetts of Eastbourne, passing through the hands of one lady owner to London businessman Mark Levy by early 1952, where the real story begins.

Across the 1952 and 1953 seasons, AJK 48 competed in a series of rallies, races and hill climbs – joining the early cadre of postwar amateur racing enthusiasts who campaigned the XK as Britain’s fastest production sports car to great effect at events around the UK and abroad. Levy often competed himself but was clearly a generous friend, sharing or lending AJK to close friends Cyril Wick and Mark Conrad for events.

In perhaps the most adventurous and memorable challenge, Levy and Wick headed for France in July for the challenging Rallye International Evian – Mont-Blanc – Megève, a rival of the Alpine Rally organized by the Automobile Club de Mont-Blanc. Amidst stunning alpine surroundings, Levy and Wick set fastest times on multiple stages and a record on the Colombier hill climb. The pair were set fair for victory in the “Evian” only to retire in the closing hours with brake failure. 

Later in 1952, AJK 48 reappeared with Cyril Wick at the famous hill climb venues of Prescott and Shelsley Walsh, at the latter setting second fastest time of day. The Harrow educated founder of Diffusion Alloys, Wick also raced an Allard and a big Cooper Jaguar, later remembered as a James Bond character and a knight in a shining sports car. Owner Mark Levy rounded out 1952 with AJK in events at Tarrant Rushton and the Brighton Speed Trials.

In the Coronation year of 1953, AJK 48 notably appeared at Goodwood in two BARC Members meetings, one apiece for Mark Levy and Mark Conrad. A great selection of atmospheric photos in the accompanying history file help record AJK’s early competition history.

AJK 48 also enjoyed a cameo on the silver screen, in the 1957 comedy The Truth About Women. In the opening credits, AJK 48 (apparently repainted in a red livery) sweeps up the gravel drive of a stately home bearing the lovelorn young protagonist – a welcome glimpse in time, even if we’re not sure we’d recommend staying for the rest of the show!

Believed to have remained in Levy’s ownership though 1969, later custodians included a very long-term ownership by London surgeon Peter Leaver of over 35 years from 1979, seeing the XK safely through into modern times.

Recognizing the importance of her early history, in recent years AJK 48 benefitted from a comprehensive JD Classics restoration to a very high standard before the car took part in the 2019 Mille Miglia. These works included a return to the original black livery over a contrasting biscuit and red interior, with competition bucket seats. Presented with racing screens, bumper-less and black painted wire wheels, it’s a head-turning and very attractive specification. The car does have a Mille Miglia Registro number that can be transferred to a new owner who wishes to partake in the event. 

Offered in outstanding condition, this sought after XK120 period competition roadster is highly eligible for rally, road and other events – and possibly a return to Mont-Blanc!