2025-09-26 17:32:52 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/25

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1953-jaguar-xk120-se-drophead-coupe/

Auction description:

15th Oct, 2025 Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

Entered from the Cambrian Collection

Estimate £50,000 - £60,000

Registration No: 679 XWF

Chassis No: S677517

MOT: Exempt

The subject of a photographically documented, chassis up / body off restoration

Understood to be matching numbers throughout

Built to more desirable 'SE' (Special Equipment) specification and reisdent in America for much of its life

Subject to over £86,000 worth of work since entering the Cambrian Collection

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis S677517 was completed on 24th June 1953. Despatched to Jaguar distributor, Charles H. Hornburg Jr of Los Angeles, early the following month, the Drophead Coupe had migrated to Galesburg, Illinois some fifty years later. Subject to much mechanical restoration work during the 2000s and 2010s including a thorough engine overhaul (fresh pistons, timing chains, bearings, cylinder head overhaul etc) and the fitment of new wire wheels, the XK120 was still very much a project when it joined the Cambrian Collection via The Beverley Hills Car Club for $44,000 in 2020. A summary sheet on file shows that a further £89,449.10 has been spent on the Jaguar since then. Extensively restored and repainted in its original Pastel Blue shade, the bodywork was complemented by recoloured leather upholstery, replacement wood veneers and a fresh Black soft-top. A new steering box and wiring loom were installed and attention paid to the brakes, suspension, fuel system and cooling system as well. The brightwork was rejuvenated and copper trims (sourced from Martin Robey) added to the rear wheelarches. Pleasingly understood to retain its factory-fitted engine, gearbox, back axle and body tub, the Drophead Coupe was UK road registered as ‘679 XWF’ on April 1st 2025. Still needing to be ‘run-in / debugged’, this gorgeous XK120 is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file. Still to left-hand drive specification, it would seem ideally suited to Continental adventures.

2025-09-27 06:46:25 | pauls writes:

8 Dec 22 – eBay UK for sale. Classified ad price for sale £145,000. Seller: amazin-1438.

www.facebook.com/amazingautoswales

Located in: Llanelli, United Kingdom

Invoice March 2006 – Dan Sullivan of Galesburg, Illinois – XKs Unlimited

Invoice- May 2022- Phillip Harrison, Llangenech (?Wales) – Cov Auto Components

July 2020: Californian Certificate of Title – Beverly Hills Car Club – regd 4QY881

ORIGINAL 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Drophead Coupe (LHD)

This is the much sought after "S" Prefix Special Equipment variant. 3.4 litre, C-type head (Engine Number W8980-8S)  Production Record Trace Certificate from Jaguar Heritage Trust / Left Hand Drive / Matching Chassis, Engine, Body and Gearbox Number all Present and Correct / Original Plate from Jaguar Cars confirming All Matching Numbers on the car

An absolutely glorious XK120 for sale finished in its original Pastel Blue colour with original brown leather seats and new blue carpet set. The car is still going through the final stages of the restoration and will be finished in the next few weeks. This car comes with a superb, detailed history of it's rebuild, with a box full of receipts and old photographs. This is a genuine, lovely example of one of the most iconic classic cars in the world. This car was built by a worldwide-known, Classic Car Restoration Company based in South Wales, who are fortunate to have an industry-leading team of welders, paint-sprayers, technicians and fabricators, which means this car has been completely rebuilt In-House.

Summary

A rare opportunity to own a wonderful piece of automotive history with the full knowledge of knowing that this car has been built by industry-leading professionals from start to finish.

We ship worldwide (at buyer's cost) Viewing most welcome  P/X also considered Any questions please ask!

2025-10-23 08:31:57 | Capt RD writes:

15th Oct, 2025 12:00

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire

1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Drophead Coupe

Sold for £42,188

(including buyers premium)