2014-05-17 18:41:54 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/14
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21916/lot/405/

Sellers description:
Lot 405¤
1952 Jaguar XK120 Open Two Seater
Chassis no. 671369
Engine no. W3353-8

Without reserve
US$ 50,000 - 60,000
£30,000 - 36,000

This remarkable XK120 has literally just emerged from an Ohio barn, where it had resided in long term ownership dating back to 1959. The car by definition of its VIN was an early left hand drive delivery of the Open Two Seater being produced while the model still held close to its original design, this particular car having desirable hallmarks such as the front fender bolted on chrome side lights, as well as the solid wheels and rear wheel arch 'spats' - which arguably show the design in its purest form and are generally coveted.

Its seller reports the car to be in extremely good, straight order and showing very little sign of corrosion to the bodywork, so its clear that its storage has been sympathetic and served the car well. To judge from its visuals, it seems as if the car would have been repainted early on in its life in the red hue which it is seen today, but silvery grey paint is visible beneath this and would most likely have been its original color, the interior is all original in black leather. Better still the car retains its original matched chassis/engine numbers also.

The desire to restore a fine Jaguar back to its prime seems never to end, but for those with this quest finding a sound basis to start with is the hard part, this offers one such opportunity.

2014-07-13 13:18:04 | pauls writes:

The XK Gazette reports the car did not sell.

2015-06-02 12:41:05 | pauls writes:

Car was once in inventory at Gullwing Motor Cars Inc.