2008-10-28 10:50:07 | Lofty writes:

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s is offering this car for sale in London on 29 OCT 2008. Information from their website includes:

“Delivered new to the United Kingdom, the XK 120 Drop Head Coupé offered here was purchased in 1988 by an Italian collector from its British owner. It was subsequently treated to a complete restoration upon its arrival in Italy and sold a few years later to another Italian gentleman based in Mestre. After three years of persistence, the vendor finally acquired this particular car in 1997 and has enjoyed it ever since.

A matching-numbers example it is reportedly very well sorted and is very nicely presented. With no known accidents in its history, the handsome XK 120 is finished in burgundy with a cream leather interior. Any shortcomings are generally quite minor and are relegated to certain paint imperfections and signs of wear in the restored interior. The car runs and drives very nicely and pulls beautifully in all gears. It is currently registered in Germany and is accompanied by an ASI passport, Heritage Certificate, and an assortment of handbooks and bills.”

Chassis No. 667136
Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000
Auction Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Location:
Battersea Evolution

LOCATION:
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London
SW11 4NJ, UK

2008-10-30 13:47:59 | Ed writes:

AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Not Sold at a high bid of £35.000

2012-02-05 12:53:41 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm

2016-08-29 07:04:09 | Michael Scott writes:

This car is referred to in Jaguar Driver magazine May 1987. Mario Briganti of Venice Italy was seeking information on its history. He gave details as follows:-
Registration number - JDY 636
Engine number - F1015-8
Original colour - Beige/green

2017-10-31 13:31:58 | Graham Briggs writes:

This drop head coupe was delivered new to my father and uncle on 12 November 1953 by Bambers of Birkdale, Southport, UK. It was finished in Suede Green with green upholstery. Engine number was F.1015/8. Would be interested to heat from the present owner.

2025-11-28 21:45:46 | Reno writes:

car is for sale in Ansbach/Bavaria from Autohaus Farnbacher

autohaus-farnbacher.de/fahrzeuguebersicht/jaguar/xk/jaguar-xk-120-dhc-440614359/

Also you can find the Jag on mobile.de with following description:

• Vehicle Description*Model: Jaguar XK 120 DHC (Drophead Coupé)
• Year of Manufacture: 1953
• Steering: Right-hand drive (original RHD)
• Engine: 3.4L inline six-cylinder, 119 kW
• Mileage: Approximately 13,600 miles since restoration
• Chassis: No. 667136
• Matching Numbers: Engine, Transmission & Body
• Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate available
• Certificate of Approval (ASI), Italy available
• Condition: Collector's item, meticulously maintained and in excellent technical and visual condition

Historical Documentation & Provenance: The vehicle was produced on November 4, 1953, at the Jaguar factory in Browns Lane. It was first delivered on November 18, 1953, via the Jaguar dealer Parkers of Bolton to its first owner, D. J. Briggs, in Bradford, registered under license plate JKY 636. Original configuration upon delivery:

• Exterior color: Suede Green
• Convertible top: French Grey
• Interior: Matching leather
• Engine number: F1015-8
• Transmission number: JL19570
• Body number: P2207

This first owner drove the car from 1953 to 1989 – an exceptionally long ownership period of over 35 years. After 1989, the XK 120 went to Italy, where it underwent a comprehensive, fully documented restoration in Mestre in the early 1990s. During this restoration, it received its stylish Rosso Amaranto paint scheme with a cream-colored leather interior. The restoration was carried out professionally, with a focus on preserving the original substance and meticulous attention to detail. The car was subsequently inspected and approved by the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) and, in 1994, after being acquired by Franco Vaccari, received the Certificate di Omologazione – a significant mark of historical originality in the Italian collector car world. In the mid-1990s, the car participated in several historic rally events in Italy. Since December 1997, the Jaguar has been owned by its current proprietor in Middle Franconia.