2024-12-12 19:14:17 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/25

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/sf25_r051/1953-jaguar-xk-120-se-roadster

Auction description:

1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster

The Academy of Art University Collection, Saturday, 15 February 2025

Estimate:$100,000 - $130,000| Offered Without Reserve

Long-term, single ownership from 1953-2012

Retains its original, numbers-matching chassis, engine, cylinder head, and body as noted on its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Fitted from new with the uprated “SE” specification 3.4-liter straight six

Fully restored in its as-delivered livery of Black over a Biscuit and Red interior

Chassis No. S673431

Engine No. 71748S

Body No. F5481

As recorded on its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, this 1953 XK 120 was completed on 9 January 1953 in potent "SE" specification, finished in Black with a Biscuit and Red interior, and slated for U.S. delivery. The first owner was no doubt eager to take delivery of the left-hand-drive open two-seater as it made its way to the United States. Perhaps as a result of this eagerness, the car apparently remained with its original owner until 2012, when it proudly joined The Academy of Art University Collection.

Before entering the collection, the car was restored by its long-term caretaker, who smartly opted for the elegant and original color combination. At the same time, the SE specification XK engine and the remaining mechanical systems were overhauled.

This marvelous 1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster remains in splendid condition today. With the added assurance of this being an original matching numbers "SE," this striking Black XK 120 proudly carries on the tradition of this most elegant of early 1950s British sports cars.

Sold Price:$112,000

2025-04-03 08:42:22 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/25

listings.worldwideauctioneers.com/product/1953-jaguar-xk120-se-roadster/

Auction description:

The Enthusiast Auction | April 2025

1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

Factory black with just 3 owners from new

Original numbers matching chassis, engine, cylinder head, and body

Desirable Special Equipment spec and numbers-matching 3.4-litre straight-six engine

Documented by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

VIN: S673431

The 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster on offer has undergone a nut-and-bolt restoration with no expense spared. Under the watchful eye of just one faithful owner from new until 2012, it was then acquired by a noted West Coast collection, where it was beautifully maintained to a high standard, before the current owner acquired it. With just three owners since new, this is a seldom seen opportunity to become just the fourth owner of a 70-plus-year-old British Roadster.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, it wears its original livery of black over a Biscuit and red interior, and retains its original numbers-matching chassis, engine, cylinder head, and body. The JDHT Certificate also notes this example as an original and desirable Special Equipment specification example, which greatly adds to its driving pleasure. Under the watchful eye of the original owner for over 60 years and presented in splendid condition with its numbers-matching "SE" engine, this is a worthy example of any collection and is a faithful XK120 that is the epitome of iconic.

2025-08-23 17:08:20 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/25

listings.worldwideauctioneers.com/product/1953-jaguar-xk120-se-roadster/

Auction description:

The Auburn Auction | August 2025

Otherwise description as above auction

2025-11-10 16:28:15 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1953-jaguar-xk120-elyria-oh-2896736

Seller's description:

1953 Jaguar XK120

ASKING PRICE $139,000

SELLER Sunnyside Sports, Classic and Muscle

Vehicle Location Elyria, Ohio 44035

Condition Excellent

Sunnyside Chevrolet of Elyria, Ohio in conjunction with Greg's Sports, Classic, & Muscle is proud to offer for sale this beautiful 1953 Jaguar 120SE Roadster! Combine Special Equipment (SE) with stunning factory correct black paint in a 120 Roadster and man do you get something special. Beautiful lines combined with the 180-horsepower bark of the numbers matching twin-cam straight 6 and this becomes one of the preeminent British cars of the Coveted and loved it's easy to understand when you spend a bit of time with this beautiful Jag. Check out the Heritage Certificate (birth certificate) on this 120 and you will find a factory black, red and biscuit interior, and completely matching numbers car that has been restored to an extremely high level.

The level of detail in this ground up restoration is impressive. Every nut and bolt has been restored. The paint is amazingly straight and shows like glass. Not easy to do with a car with straight sides like this plus the aluminum panels on a 120. One of the best we have seen. The leather interior is done completely with correct materials, the chrome is beautiful, the engine compartment is detailed and crisp. Even the 5 chrome wire wheels are shod in period correct Dunlop Road Speed RS5 tires which are unobtanium in today's world. We've seen a lot of these cars where the restoration is ''almost'' with a corner cut here or there. This is not that car it was done by a discerning eye with attention to detail. Drive it, show it, keep it in a bubble and polish it as a prized possession, the choice is yours once you make it yours.