2018-05-31 04:57:14 | Paul Whitfield writes:

The body number fits better with 670595 which was exported to India.

2018-05-31 11:36:59 | Peter Ingram writes:

Paul what about 670594 which already claims F 1794 an as you say a better fit sequence wise

2018-05-31 15:39:10 | Paul Whitfield writes:

Peter, although the entry for 670594 includes a picture of the data plate, the last digit of the body number is obscured by a mystery blob! So it may not be F1794 (could be F1791 if strictly in sequence, as 670593 is F1790).
I know 670595 was exported to India and, as this car is reported as being in India, I thought this entry may be a typo for 670595. I accept this is not conclusive evidence.

2018-06-04 23:17:47 | terry mcgrath writes:

guessing the car is not in India

2023-05-04 19:15:36 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold 03/12/21

collectingcars.com/for-sale/1950-jaguar-xk120-roadster-2

Description:

2,279 miles (indicated)

manual

RHD

Blue

Grey

3.4L

VIN 670585

Lot #06927

private Sale

Norwich, United Kingdom

This Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a well-presented example of the marque’s 1950s sports car, which is offered in a road rally-style specification including an alloy body.

Its engine has been upgraded to a 3.8-litre straight-six with twin two-inch carburettors, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. 

The car was manufactured in 1950 as a left-hand drive vehicle, before being sold via well-known dealer Max Hoffman in New York, US.

It was comprehensively restored and converted to right-hand drive in the 1980s, and subsequently registered with the DVLA in October 1990.

The car has had just three keepers over the last 31 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

The car’s Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate indicates that it was originally finished in black, with biscuit and red interior trim.

It was fitted with a new aluminium body during the restoration process, which was finished in a handsome dark blue hue.

There are now twin aero screens in place, a racing fuel filler cap, front driving lamps, mesh guards over the headlights, and a leather bonnet strap; giving this car a rally-style aesthetic.

It rides on a set of wire wheels, with a matching blue finish and chromed centre caps.

Inside, it now has grey leather upholstery, a four-spoke steering wheel and rebuilt Smiths dials.

Its production certificate will be included, along with a recent maintenance invoice and correspondence from Jaguar in the late 1980s confirming the car’s origin.

CONDITION

There is no known bodywork damage.

Its resprayed paintwork is in very good shape for its age, presenting with a few marks on the lower section of the front bumper.

Inside, some light creases can be seen on both front seat bases, and the driver’s backrest has a minor graze, but the cabin looks very smart.

All of the electrics are in good working order.

The most recent MOT test was on 9 December 2020 at an indicated 2,278 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

The car has covered around 10 miles since its most recent major service in February 2021, where technicians at B&E Randall re-bored and re-faced the cylinder block, fitted new big end and main bearings, new pistons, polished the crankshaft journals, and fitted a new oil pump, timing kit, rear seal kit, head gasket, bottom gasket set, and thrust washers.

During the restoration in the 1980s, the car was also fitted with new shock absorbers and a new radiator.

2023-05-05 06:50:46 | Mike writes:

Judging by the body bracket in front of the rad, this car is probably a rebodied XK120 coupe.