2013-07-28 00:36:47 | Charles writes:

Just started the restoration of this matching numbers car. Hope to find more about it's past. Photo log as progress is made.

2013-08-01 00:40:40 | Charles Herrick writes:

Just started restoration. Very original car that hasn't been on the road in 30 years.

2024-10-05 14:40:20 | pauls writes:

Car attended JCNA Inland Empire show in Idyllwild, California 10/5/24. Car is stunningly restored to concourse level.

2026-04-01 13:20:51 | pauls writes:

Car now on ebay:

www.ebay.com/itm/267625751543

Car has a buy it now price of $144,500 for 29 days, seller gumbykatt, 68k miles

Seller's description:

Chassis No. 672452

Engine No. W5285-8

Body No. F4444

The Jaguar XK 120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, instantly captivating audiences with its stunning design and exceptional performance. Powered by the 3.4-liter XK engine, the Roadster delivered 160 horsepower and a top speed of 120 mph, made it the fastest street-legal sports car the world had ever seen. The world-famous twin-cam engine featured an aluminum alloy head and seven main bearings, powering all of Jaguar's cars for years, including five Le Mans-winning models in the 1950s.

As recorded on its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate (included in sale), this XK 120 was completed on 25 June 1952, finished with a factory special order color combination of Cream over Suede Green interior with a Fawn soft-top, side curtains and tonneau cover. Most importantly, the Certificate confirms this car retains its numbers-matching chassis, head, block, transmission and body.

This attractive roadster was the recipient of a complete, multi-year, six-figure restoration to better-than-factory new condition, as can be verified in the accompanying invoices and progress photos that clearly illustrate the exhaustive degree of work completed.

The body and chassis were separated and completely refinished to an impressive JCNA concours standard of finish throughout. All brightwork trim was similarly re-chromed to exacting JCNA standards by a local specialist shop. The car rides on period correct, painted 48-spoke wire wheels with two-eared Rudge-Whitworth knockoff hubs and shod in Dunlop Racing tires.

This XK 120 also benefits from a complete refurbishment of its 3.4-liter engine with less than 600 miles on the fresh rebuild. All other mechanical and electrical systems were restored to exacting detail. The restoration didn’t end with only building a beautiful car, it comes complete with the jack, tool kit, tire pump, grease gun and matching spare tire ready to show in any JCNA event in the Champion Class.

The quality of the work was quickly acknowledged in its debut with a Best in Class prize at the prestigious Iron Stone Concours, followed by a 1st Place Regional JCNA concours prize. Well-equipped from the factory and eligible for a host of international touring events, this wonderful example will surely continue to impress its next curator and all who behold it.

Major systems were restored by the following:

Paint - Laguna Autobody, CA

Interior - BAS Ltd., CA

Dash gauges - Mo-Ma Manufacturing, NM

Engine rebuild - Vintage Jag Works, MT

Misc. parts - XKs Unlimited, CA; Moss Motors, CA ; Welsh Enterprise, OH; and many others