2005-11-15 04:18:35 | Lofty writes:

Alloy body.

2023-01-26 14:34:04 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/23

www.bonhams.com/auction/27987/lot/612/1949-jaguar-xk120-alloy-lightweight-roadst ...

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris

Lot 612

Mille Miglia eligible

1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy 'Lightweight' Roadster

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris

2 February 2023, 13:00 CET

Paris, The Grand Palais Éphémère

€180,000 - €220,000

Chassis no. 670062

Engine no. W1161-8

• One of only 240 alloy-bodied XK120s

• The 62nd left-hand drive roadster built

• Matching chassis and engine numbers

• An older restoration

• Registered in Germany

"We claimed 120 mph (for the XK 120), a speed unheard of for a production car in those days." - William Heynes, Chief Engineer, Jaguar Cars.

The 62nd alloy-bodied XK120 roadster produced, '670062' is one of 184 built with left-hand drive and was delivered new in December 1949 to Universal Motors in Cairo, Egypt. This attractive and rare XK120 is owned by the founder and former owner of Chronoswiss, the respected watch manufacturer, and featured heavily in the company's early promotional material.

Finished in Old English White with beige leather interior, the car was restored in 1996 and comes with the related bills. We are advised that both the bodywork and the restored interior are in good condition, and that the engine is running and the gearbox shifts well. In 1999 the XK participated in the 1999 Silvretta Classic Rallye Montafon, winning a 1st place trophy; won another award at the Bensberg Classics; and also took part in the prestigious Mille Miglia Storica in 2003. Accompanying documentation includes an FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form and a German Zulassungsbescheinigung (registration document) in the vendor's name.

Equally at home on the concours lawn, racetrack or Grand Tour, this early alloy-bodied XK120 roadster would be a welcome addition to any collection.

Sold for €189,750

2025-08-25 10:48:18 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.postwarclassic.com/679059-1949-jaguar-xk-120-alloy-mille-miglia-roadster

Seller's description:

Altena Classic Car Service

Gramsbergen (Ane), Netherlands

1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy MILLE MIGLIA Roadster

Chassis (VIN) number 670062, engine number W1161-7, gearbox number JH1350.

A Heritage Certificate is present confirming that the chassis and engine have matching numbers.

The cylinder head was exchanged in the past.

The cream exterior and the dark beige leather interior match the colours as when the car left the factory in 1949.

This rare Jaguar XK 120 Alloy with chassis number 670062 is car number 62 of 242 alloy cars built. This XK 120 alloy is one of 184 built with left-hand drive and the car was sold new to Cairo, Egypt in December 1949. In 1996 the automobile was extensively restored, invoices giving a good insight of the works carried out are present. In the late 1990s the car was owned by the Mr. G.R. Lang founder of Chronoswiss, the renowned watch manufacturer. In this period the XK 120 alloy featured heavily in the company’s promotional material. In 1999 the XK 120 participated in the 1999 Silvretta Classic Rallye Montafon in Austria, winning a 1st place trophy. Successively the car won another award in the German Bensberg Classic. In 2003 the Jaguar XK 120 participated in the prestigious Mille Miglia Storica. The full history of the XK 120 is known and present in two large folders. This rare and very desirable Jaguar XK 120 Alloy is in a good all over condition showing a wonderful patina. The six cylinder XK engine runs powerful and the four speed Moss gearbox shifts like it should. The driving experience and all the impressions of speed and sound are magnificent; this XK 120 Alloy is a terrific time capsule. The car shows all the original details and is fitted with a pair of large Lucas SLR700 spot lamps at the front, a leather belt over the bonnet, and side screens with beige frames. The car comes with a FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form, and it can be entered for any historic event around the world including the legendary Mille Miglia. The XK 120 is not a very suitable car for very tall drivers. For them we have the option of fitting special bucket seats offering more legroom. The Jaguar XK 120 Alloy MILLE MIGLIA is the ‘holy grail’ in the world of Jaguar motor cars. This is a splendid opportunity to buy your ticket into the crème de la crème of historic motoring events.