2011-12-08 21:54:07 | pauls writes:

The owner gives a description of the restoration of this car in the December 2011 edition of the XK Gazette. The car and owner are still in New South Wales, Australia.

2011-12-23 20:51:34 | pauls writes:

Continuation of the remarkable restoration in the Jan 2012 edition of the XK Gazette.

2012-01-09 00:18:16 | Gavin King writes:

This car is nearling completion (January 2012) by Concours Sportscar Restoration. Full detailed record of the restoration can be viewed at www.concours.com.au. Gavin King

2012-05-09 03:58:43 | Gavin King writes:

Restoration now complete and registered FHC120. Gavin King - Concours Sportscar Restoration - www.concours.com.au

2014-03-06 22:40:48 | pauls writes:

Car now in Melbourne, Australia

2020-01-05 01:12:01 | David Hughes writes:

The car is not in Melbourne and remains in my possession near Ballina in New South Wales. Recent engine overhaul, installed expansion tank, running superbly. David Hughes (XK Club member and Australian representative)

2025-06-03 21:19:34 | pauls writes:

Car now restored offered in Australia, AU$162,500. Advertised in the June 2025 issue of the International Jaguar XK Club’s monthly magazine XK Gazette and Carsales.

www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1953-jaguar-xk120-manual/SSE-AD-18369902/

Seller's description:

This is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe (FHC), not just any, but number 99 of only 194 produced by Jaguar in RHD (Chassis No 669099, Engine No W 9996-7, Gear box JL19495, Body J3356, JDH Certificate verified). Delivered new to Dominion Motors, Adelaide in December 1953 and sold to it's first owner in February 1954. Ownership history from new until the current owner acquired the car is outlined in the Elmgreen/McGrath book "The XK 120 in the Southern Hemisphere". (Further details are available on the website xkdata.com). Discovered by the current owner in 2012, having been stored for almost 40 years. The car was almost complete, but in a sad state of repair (see photos). Following the purchase, owner commenced a complete nut and bolt restoration to a specification that would enable the car to be driven in todays road and traffic conditions. Therefore various mechanical upgrades have been incorporated (although all the original items replaced are available with the car), these include, alternator, electronic ignition, high torque starter motor, alloy radiator and expansion tank and electric fan. As can be seen from the photos, the car has the complete tool kit and operating manual (service manual can also be available). Numerous tours have been undertaken in the car and it is a highly reliable grand tourer and a pleasure to drive. It has the ability to be a show car, a driver or a significant addition to a collection. The car is on historical registration which cannot be transferred. Very regrettable sale, reasonable offers will be considered. The vehicle can be inspected in Tenterfield or Ballina area.