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670939

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Record Creation: Entered on 2 January 2006.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

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2006-01-02 15:56:50 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Factory Paint Color was added: cream
  • Factory Top Color was added: fawn
  • Original Distributor was added: Max Hoffman, New York
  • Original Owner City was added: Greenwich
  • Original Owner State was added: Connecticut
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Notes From Heritage Record was added: One of three cars with same paint and trim shipped to Hoffman on same date. Possibly show cars. Others: 670933 & 670936
  • Note About Originality was added: 1
  • Current Interior was changed from biscuit to black
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1950
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 12
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 08
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1950
  • Factory Build Month was added: 12
  • Factory Build Day was added: 06
  • 2006-02-01 12:44:42 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current City was deleted, old value was: Caldwell
  • Current State was changed from New Jersey to Kuettigen
  • Current Country was changed from United States to Switzerland
  • 2006-02-01 21:51:52 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current City was added: Kuettigen
  • Current State was deleted, old value was: Kuettigen
  • 2006-02-02 14:34:32 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Factory Interior Color was added: cream / black piping
  • Notes From Heritage Record was changed from One of three cars with same paint and trim shipped to Hoffman on same date. Possibly show cars. Others: 670933 & 670936 to One of three cars with same paint and trim shipped to Hoffman on same date. Possibly show cars. Others: 670933 & 670936 First owner was Dr. Sam L. Scher.
  • 2016-04-27 10:06:13 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Top Color was added: fawn
  • Current City was changed from Kuettigen to Küttigen
  • Current State was added: Aargau
  • Last Seen was changed from 2006 to 2016
  • 2018-01-05 21:02:45 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Title Year was changed from 1951 to 1950
  • Last Seen was changed from 2016 to 2017
  • Factory Build Month was changed from 12 to 10
  • Factory Build Day was changed from 06 to 12
  • 2020-08-23 23:29:18 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Last Seen was changed from 2017 to 2020
  • Heritage Notes

    One of three cars with same paint and trim shipped to Hoffman on same date. Possibly show cars. Others: 670933 & 670936 First owner was Dr. Sam L. Scher.

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    2006-01-02 10:40:00 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 1/2/06
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-120-1951-XK-120-Roadster-OTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQ ...
    Current bid $12,601.00 (Reserve not met, 2 bids, 6 days left in auction.

    Sellers description:
    1951 XK 120 OTS
    Unrestored and in storage from 1972 with 20,905 miles. Two owner car, still has the 1955 title in second owners name. Cream exterior with cream/black piping interior. One of three cars with special paint and trim that were special ordered and produced for Max Hoffman, confirmed by Jaguar Heritage Trust. The Trust also reveals that the car has possible show car history. This is an original unrestored vehicle that runs and sounds perfect. There is no rust whatsover, but does have the patina expected of a 55 year old vehicle. This car is original and untouched in every respect with the exception of new batteries, oil/filter, coolant, spark plug wires and a brake hydraulic overhaul. This is not a 100 point JCNA car. This is the right Jaguar for someone who appeciates an ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED vehicle!!!

    1) Side exhaust
    2) White bumper brackets
    3) No windshield washers
    4) No side vents
    5) No heater
    6) Original hoses and clamps
    7) Service Manual, tools and owners manual, side curtains, tonneau cover, and custom silk seat covers
    8) Show car preparation with some evidence for Geneva, 1951

    Here is a transcript from Jaguar Archives:
    Model Jaguar 3.4L XK120
    Body Style Open 2-seater
    Specification Left Hand Drive
    VIN Chassis Number 670939
    Engine Number W1941-8
    Body Number F2168
    Gearbox Number JH4574
    Color, Exterior Cream
    Interior Cream w Black Piping
    Hood Fawn
    Date Built 6 December 1950
    Date Dispatched 8 Dec 1950
    Main Distributor Max Hoffman, New York
    First Owner Dr. Sam L. Scher
    Greenwich, CT
    Additional Notes:
    One of three cars with same paint and trim shipped to Hoffman on same date. Possibly show cars Others: 670933 & 670936

    2006-01-02 13:43:14 | Lofty writes:

    Offered on eBay.
    Ad reads:
    Vehicle Description

    1951 XK 120 OTS



    Unrestored and in storage from 1972 with 20,905 miles. Two owner car, still has the 1955 title in second owners name. Cream exterior with cream/black piping interior. One of three cars with special paint and trim that were special ordered and produced for Max Hoffman, confirmed by Jaguar Heritage Trust. The Trust also reveals that the car has possible show car history. This is an original unrestored vehicle that runs and sounds perfect. There is no rust whatsover, but does have the patina expected of a 55 year old vehicle. This car is original and untouched in every respect with the exception of new batteries, oil/filter, coolant, spark plug wires and a brake hydraulic overhaul. This is not a 100 point JCNA car. This is the right Jaguar for someone who appeciates an ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED vehicle!!!



    1) Side exhaust

    2) White bumper brackets

    3) No windshield washers

    4) No side vents

    5) No heater

    6) Original hoses and clamps

    7) Service Manual, tools and owners manual, side curtains, tonneau cover, and custom silk seat covers

    8) Show car preparation with some evidence for Geneva, 1951

    2006-02-02 14:30:47 | Roger writes:

    Note: this car did not sell via eBay, it was a speculative venture in response to the offer from the current owner.

    2006-10-23 20:55:04 | pauls writes:

    Car listed as having been sold by:
    mydreamjaguar.com/
    Caldwell, Ner Jersey.

    2016-04-27 11:29:53 | Peter Ingram writes:

    Factory records show the build date as October 1950

    2018-01-01 10:59:01 | Hans Kuny writes:

    In October 1950, 23 LHD had hoods in Fawn or Light Fawn „Mellohide" plastic. 670939 has plastic hood.

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