2005-11-01 10:52:50 | Steven D. writes:

Car was listed for sale at:

www.docsjags.com/sales/xks/xks_120s/100-1095/100-1095.htm

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ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT JAGUARS WE HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF OFFERING. FACTORY RACE PERPARED A ONE-OFF PRODUCTION CAR:


This Right Hand Drive 1953 XK 120 Roadster (OTS) is very unusual in that it was ordered shipped to the United States. It was especially ordered by the New York Dealer / Owner himself, Max Hoffman, New York Jaguars, for his own personal use. Max raced this car for some years and then sold it to Alex Ulman, owner of the famed Sebring Race Track. Ulman raced and rallied the car during the 1950's and it then sold to a famous racer in California by the name of James A. Granger.
James A. Granger raced the car in SCCA events at Santa Barbara, California; Pebble Beach, California; and Santa Monica (Cloverfield Track), California, after which the car received a full body-off body restoration.

FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS:
• Full XKC Competition Engine --- C type head
• 2 HD Racing Sand-cast carburetors
• 2 Carburetor velocity Stacks on Carburetors
• High Lift Cam Shafts
• Lightened Flywheel
• Heavy - Duty Clutch/ Pressure Plate
• Original Engine and Gear Box
• Racing Heavy - Duty Suspension
• Disc Wheels with Spats (Fender Skirts)
• Different Factory Valve Settings Original Data Plate
• FACTORY Louvered Bonnet ( 2 rows, 31 louvers each, total 62 in V - shaped configuration)
• Bonnet held down with Leather Buckle set - up.
• Duel Exhaust
• Rally "Lucas, Flame Thrower" driving lights
• Factory documented Carmen red color
• Factory documented Red / Biscuit Leather Interior
• Factory documented Fawn colored top
• Original spare wheel, tire, jack & handle

After its race history this 53 Jaguar received a full, NO expense Spared body off restoration.

FULL HERITAGE AND ARCHIVE CERTIFICATE TO AUTHENTICATE THIS JAGUAR COMES WITH PURCHASE
Chassis no. 661023
Engine No. W 5882- 8
Gearbox No. JL 12570
Body No. F 4830
Paint color Carmen Red
Trim Color Biscuit with red
Hood Colour Fawn
Date of Manufacture 8 September 1952
First Owner / Dealer Hoffman -- USA

Ready for show, rally, vintage racing, or just plain enjoyment. A fantastic investment. Remember you can't drive a CD !
WE ARE SENDING THIS CAR AT THE END OF THIS MONTH (APRIL) TO EUROPE ONCE IN A LIFTIME OPPORTUNITY,,, NEVER AGAIN
Priced conservatably 79,000 EUROS