Jaguar XK XK 120 Roadster (1954)
Sale price: US $95,500.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1954 |
| VIN : | S 676165 | Mileage: | 50000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Model: | XK |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Transmission: | Original 4-speed Manual |
| Interior Color: | Suede Green | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Sub Model: | XK 120 Roadster | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Exterior Color: | British Racing Green |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Make: | Jaguar |
| Engine: | Original 3.4 Liter |
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Vehicle description
1954 Jaguar XK-120 OpenTwo Seater or Roadster LEFT HAND DRIVE CHASSIS NUMBER: S676165 ENGINE NUMBER: F 3863-8S BODY NUMBER: F 8449 GEARBOX NUMBER: JL 24230 A beautifully restored ‘54 Jaguar XK-120 Open Two Seater in the classic colors of British Racing Green exterior, Suede Green interior and tan soft top. Will ship Worldwide! This is a “Special Equipment” model: with high-lift cams, stronger suspension and wire wheels, 3.4 liter engine and 4-speed manual gearbox. Numbers match the original data plate and JDHT Certificate. This remarkable vehicle is one of only 6436 left-hand drive OTSs built during the entire XK-120 production run. Its chassis number is the 273rd last OTS built, as indicated by its flat horn-push and curved parking brake handle. It was built July 23, 1954 and shipped in August to Charles Hornburg Jaguar in LA. This particular car was in outstanding body and mechanical condition, making it an excellent candidate for restoration. Imagine cruising through next spring and summer in this beauty!
The utterly complete and thorough restoration included: Suspension · New front suspension rubber bushings · New front & rear suspension rebound bumpers · New GAZ front shocks · New rear shock link arms · New upper & lower ball joints · New wheel bearings and seals · New rear spring leather gaiters · 4 New tires and tubes · New chrome knockoffs Brakes · New brake wheel cylinders (front and rear) · New brake dual master cylinder · New brake stop light switch · New brake lines · New brake hoses Fuel system & cooling · New fuel tank sender · New in-tank fuel filter · New fuel pump · Carburetors rebuilt with Grose-Jet Valves · Re-cored radiator · Water pump rebuilt · New thermo-controlled electric auxiliary cooling fan Engine · 6 new pistons, rings and pins (+030) · New main and rod bearings (+010) · New small end bushings · New valve springs · New tappet hold-down set (Inlet and Exhaust) · New timing chain, guide and tensioner · New gaskets, seals and pilot bushing · New starter & dynamo brushes · New clutch: (drive plate, driven plate, release bearing) · Resurfaced flywheel · Harmonic damper rebuilt · Re-porcelained exhaust manifolds Interior, etc · New cloth insulated wiring harnesses(as per original) · New tri-bar headlamps · New Lucas driving lights · New tail lights · New Original Specification Jaguar Interiors convertible soft top · New OSJI interior kit · New weather-stripping throughout · New Bell stainless steel exhaust system · Extensive chrome re-plating · New 12-volt battery (easily returned to twin 6-volt units if desired) · New Baltic birch floor boards · New Baltic birch boot boards · New bumpers (front & rear) · New windscreen glass & rubber · New screen washer unit · Clock rebuilt (it actually works) This car has a clear Ohio title and comes with the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, tool roll, side curtains in original storage bag and a DVD of over 300 pictures before, during & after restoration as well as scans of receipts. Listed mileage is before restoration. I"ll Gladly ship worldwide. This link has lower resolution photos of the restoration separated into albums: https:/ s1067.photobucket.com/user/jguntzelman/library?page=0 Scroll down to select an album and then click on individual pictures. Here is a YouTube link to a brief video of the car: https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U6qIlL1Tws&feature=youtu.be Email,or call me with any and all questions: . Please leave a message & I’ll call you back ASAP. I also suggest buying a cheap airline ticket to see the car in person here in Cincinnati. PLEASE make an offer ONLY if you are serious about owning it! Full payment is due within 7-days after the end of the listing via cash, certified bank check, wire transfer or cleared personal check. A $1,000.00 down payment is required within 24-hours of purchase. Clearly this car is for the discerning few who appreciate its beauty and heritage, and also have discretionary funds available. This beautiful car is sold “as is, where is” with no warranty expressed or implied…it is, after all, a 60-year-old car. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, transport costs and/or customs details, though I’ll happily work with any auto transport firm of your choice. My offering price is most reasonable for such a sought-after and iconic classic in this superb condition. Here is a wonderful opportunity to possess a beautifully restored, fully-functional Jaguar XK-120 Roadster, the most desirable and fun of all versions of the XK-120! Few investments compare with classic cars for future growth as well as immediate pleasure of ownership. Thank you for looking and best of luck! On a personal note: This beauty was lovingly and painstakingly restored by my own hands! I have restored about a dozen 50s 60s classic Jags over the years. I consider them unique in the auto spectrum and truly love them. I bought my first Jaguar new in 1969 and still own it! http:/ www.xkedata.com/cars/detail/?car=1R8800