2005-12-23 23:46:53 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '94

www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/312059300/

Auction description:

Christies (25th February 1994) Olympia, London

Lot 010:

1953 3.4-LITRE JAGUAR XK120 DROPHEAD COUPE

Estimate £18000-£22000

Hammer Price £18000

Condition rating

Registration number OLT 321

Mileage -

Chassis number 667188

Engine number F18288

Ivory with blue leather interior.

Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, 160bhp at 5,250rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic drums all round; Suspension: front, independent with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive.

This model is in fact the rarest of all XK120s. The production run was short lived being replaced by the XK140 in 1954, and of the 1,767 cars built, only 295 were right hand drive. Bodywork is the standard two seater, two door convertible style with vee screen, integral projecting boot, opening quarter windows, split front bumper bars with vertical rear overriders, superb walnut veneered instrument fascia panel and cappings with easy-fold, fully lined hood.

This car has an interesting history in that it was once owned by the famous works driver, Duncan Hamilton and there is correspondence supporting this. Mr Hamilton bought the car from the Hon. Patrick Lindsay (the well known Christie's Director and historic motor racing figure) in Geneva and he used the car to make a film with Tony Curtis.

This car is in sound overall condition and has a current MoT test certificate. The Jaguar Daimler vehicle information sheet confirms that the car retains its original engine, was always painted cream with blue upholstery and was registered OLT 321 from new. The vehicle has not undergone any major restoration work in recent years and presents itself as an original well maintained motor car with a nice patina of age. It is said to perform extremely well and the engine ran sweetly on a recent inspection. The hood could benefit from a little attention. The car comes complete with a tool roll, jack, spare wheel and an original handbook. There is a history of ownership compiled by the previous owner (it has been with the present owner since 1990) with various letters and pictures of the car appearing in club magazines.

2008-06-02 12:22:21 | Patrick Moisy writes:

Just purchased this car from a friend. It is currently in the South of France awaiting restoration. It was stored near Aix en Provence since purchase from the auction mentioned on this page. It all appears original, but I would love to be able to confirm the original body and hood colours.

2008-06-10 11:37:19 | Patrick Moisy writes:

I bought the car on May 28th, 2008. I am considering restoration options.

2026-05-01 15:25:57 | pauls writes:

I'm a little late Patrick but Jaguar Heritage Trust can provide that information as well as other build dates and serial numbers. You can google them.