2015-07-27 21:02:46 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/15
www.rmsothebys.com/mo15/monterey/lots/1953-jaguar-xk120-drophead-coupe/1076145

Auction description:
Monterey
13-15 August 2015
Lot 202
1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
To be auctioned on Friday, August 14, 2015
Without Reserve
$110,000 - $140,000

Chassis no. 677111
Engine no. W 8373-8
Body no. P 1112
Gearbox no. JL 15986

The 111th of 1,471 LHD Drophead Coupes built
First car bought by the consignor in 1971; indicates 60,511 miles
Frame-off restoration by Lake Oswego Restoration, completed in 2006
Exciting and original color combination

This stunning example was delivered to Charles Hornburg in Los Angeles and bought by Miss V.M. Donaldson on May 14, 1953. It is believed to have been in Oregon all its life and was the first car bought by David Adams, who purchased it as a high-school senior in 1971, having found it under a tarp in the suburb of Garden Home.

Already a successful artist and sculptor, Adams realized that his sports car was going to need expert care and enlisted in the Foreign Car program at Mt. Hood Community College. He rebuilt his car (the first time) during the course and then interned at European car experts Leyfax Garage in Portland for three years, "learning how to do a job perfectly--once." He then started a business importing classic cars from England and learning the fine points of a "proper" restoration. He also began a 10-year search for the correct parts for his car.

This Drophead Coupe has been finished in its original Birch Grey with a French Grey top over a red leather interior and features the desirable "curved-back" seats. Though the original burl walnut interior wood was sound, it has been replaced with a complete new set, with the correct satin finish. The frame-off restoration, by Adam's own Lake Oswego Restoration, addressed even the smallest details, using mostly correct date-coded parts, as well as genuine Jaguar nuts, bolts, and hose clamps. The engine block is original, while the cylinder head is a factory replacement fitted long ago, as it lacks a stamping number. The starter is a gear-reduction unit, but the original is included. The car has also been fitted with Koni "Classic" shocks in the front and a two-inch stainless-steel sports exhaust system. The rebuilt transmission is original as per the JDHT Certificate.

The paintwork is exemplary and unmarked, and the panel fits exact. The car has rear wheel spats and rides on Coker wide whitewall radial tires that resemble the original bias-ply tires. The correct jack, lug wrench, and owner's and service manuals are included, and the car even features the Oregon license plate it has carried for 44 years!

The Jaguar has rarely been shown, though it did win Best of Show out of a field of 650 cars at Portland's All-British Field Meet after its restoration in 2006.

No doubt, this would be an exciting and absolutely stunning Jaguar to drive into the California sunset.

2019-01-25 07:48:34 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/25/19

www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Jaguar-XK-120/132929058103

Car has a buy it now price of $179,999 for 6 days, seller cncmotorsinc, 60k miles, car now said to be in Upland, California.

Seller's description:

The 111th of 1,471 LHD Drophead Coupes built

First car bought by the consignor in 1971; indicates 60,511 miles

Frame-off restoration by Lake Oswego Restoration, completed in 2006

Exciting and original color combination

Chassis No. 677111

Engine No. W 8373-8

Gearbox No. JL 15986

Body No. P1112

This stunning example was delivered to Charles Hornburg in Los Angeles and bought by Miss V.M. Donaldson on May 14, 1953. It is believed to have been in Oregon all its life and was the first car bought by David Adams, who purchased it as a high-school senior in 1971, having found it under a tarp in the suburb of Garden Home.

Already a successful artist and sculptor, Adams realized that his sports car was going to need expert care and enlisted in the Foreign Car program at Mt. Hood Community College. He rebuilt his car (the first time) during the course and then interned at European car experts Leyfax Garage in Portland for three years, "learning how to do a job perfectly-once." He then started a business importing classic cars from England and learning the fine points of a "proper" restoration. He also began a 10-year search for the correct parts for his car.

This Drophead Coupe has been finished in its original Birch Grey with a French Grey top over a red leather interior and features the desirable "curved-back" seats. Though the original burl walnut interior wood was sound, it has been replaced with a complete new set, with the correct satin finish. The frame-off restoration, by Adam's own Lake Oswego Restoration, addressed even the smallest details, using mostly correct date-coded parts, as well as genuine Jaguar nuts, bolts, and hose clamps. The engine block is original, while the cylinder head is a factory replacement fitted long ago, as it lacks a stamping number. The starter is a gear-reduction unit, but the original is included. The car has also been fitted with Koni "Classic" shocks in the front and a two-inch stainless-steel sports exhaust system. The rebuilt transmission is original as per the JDHT Certificate.

The paintwork is exemplary and unmarked, and the panel fits exact. The car has rear wheel spats and rides on Coker wide whitewall radial tires that resemble the original bias-ply tires. The correct jack, lug wrench, and owner's and service manuals are included, and the car even features the Oregon license plate it has carried for 44 years!

The Jaguar has rarely been shown, though it did win Best of Show out of a field of 650 cars at Portland's All-British Field Meet after its restoration in 2006. No doubt, this would be an exciting and absolutely stunning Jaguar to drive into the California sunset.

2020-07-03 07:22:05 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/811323530/overview/

1953 Jaguar XK 120, 60,552 miles, $199,999 same seller.