2013-12-30 09:33:06 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/30/13
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK120-SE-1954-jaguar-xk-120-se-roadster-gorgeous-rest ...
Current bid $30,200 reserve not met, 11 bids 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Offered for sale is an exceptionally clean, well sorted and beautiful 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Open Two Seater (OTS), finished in timeless and wonderfully era-specific Old English White over Green leather with a matching green canvas soft top. Just out of the William Young collection in Seattle following more than 30 years of ownership, the car has been fully gone through mechanically and is ready to enjoy.

William Young has been a significant collector for the last 40 years and while his collection has included cars as notable as the ex-Constance Bennett 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Town Car by Brewster (now valued at $3M+), Jaguars were always his true passion and we were fortunate enough to have acquired three of his XK120 Roadsters and his Mark V Drophead Coupe. A JCNA regional president for many years, Mr. Young always bought only the most honest examples and kept them exceptionally well maintained, as evidenced by this car's fantastic condition.

The recipient of a high quality restoration 25-year-old restoration, the car presents nearly as well as it did following its completion, at which point it was high scoring in JCNA shows. The factory correct Old English White paint is not without its blemishes, but as the pictures exhibit, they are few, far between and completely insignificant in terms of taking away from the car's overall appeal, which is substantial. The body is entirely straight, without any evidence of bondo or accident repair and the panel fit is consistent with even gaps all around. The brightwork is in excellent shape, as are both the rubber and glass, and the painted knock-off wire wheels are wrapped in wide white wall tires with plenty of remaining tread.

The green leather interior is in equally as clean condition, appearing virtually untouched. The seats show only the most negligible amount of wear and the same is true of the carpets and interior panels. The canvas soft top is as new and the car has never been subjected to the elements, evidenced by the untainted, rust-free undercarriage. This is an entirely pure, correct and honest car, one that needs only a new owner's garage and the same doting care that its received for the last 30+ years.

Mechanically the car is fantastic, its 3.4L engine firing up effortlessly, idling consistently and pulling strongly and smoothly through each of the original Moss gearbox's gears. A factory Special Equipment model, the dual exhaust has been updated with an exceptional stainless system that emits a note that this nothing if not grin-inducing. Performance accompanies with excellent, even compression and fantastic ride quality. The car brakes straight and true, the suspension is sound and the car is a joy on the road, whether tooling through town, roaring through the canyons or bombing down the highway. Strong mechanicals and in beautiful cosmetic condition.

Goodman Reed Motorcars

2014-01-17 10:25:40 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/17/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK120-SE-1954-jaguar-xk-120-se-roadster-gorgeous-rest ...
Current bid $50,100 reserve not met, 6 bids 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $68,600 after 30 bids.

2024-03-30 20:47:44 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction ebay 6/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29934/preview-lot/5834544/1954-jaguar-xk120-se-ots/

Auction description:

The Bonmont Sale 29 June 2024, Cheserex, Switzerland

1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS

Estimate: CHF80,000 - CHF120,000 US$90,000 - US$130,000

Matching numbers example, stunning colour combination