2022-02-13 10:34:38 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 2/22
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Auction description:
Open Roads, February | Lot 214
1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster Custom
$70,000 - $80,000 USD
€60,000 - €70,000 EUR
£50,000 - £60,000 GBP
United States | Siloam Springs, Arkansas
16 - 23 February 2022
Chassis No. S673264
Engine No. W6799-8S
Body No. F5306
Documents US Title

Desirable, high-performance SE model with numbers-matching engine, chassis, and body
Previously refurbished and modified by a marque specialist with competition-style features
Powered by a 3.4-liter, inline, six-cylinder engine with twin, sand-cast SU carburetors
Upgraded with a five-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, and larger aluminum radiator
Includes JDHT certificate

This XK 120 SE Roadster, chassis S673254, was dispatched from the factory to Hoffman, New York, seven days after its manufacture date of 2 December 1952. The car left the factory finished in red with a black interior and equipped with the highly desirable Special Equipment group, as denoted by the “S” prefix in the chassis number, which is stamped on both the frame and data tag of the vehicle.

The XK 120 offered here retains its numbers-matching body and was refurbished under previous ownership by Imports Unlimited of Highland Park. At the time of the refurbishment some years ago, the bodywork was tastefully modified to include competition-style features like those Jaguar offered in period from the factory on SE models. These include dual Brooklands racing windscreens, hood louvers and strap, Marchal 662 driving lights, and an outside fuel-filler cap. A custom, driver-side rollbar, and augmented front and rear “quick jack” points were also installed at the time. Furthermore, the chassis and doors were lengthened four inches to increase interior space for driver and passenger.

Now finished in attractive silver over blue, this XK 120 also retains its numbers-matching 3.4-liter engine block. Other upgrades include a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, a larger aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan, and a modern alternator.

With period racing modifications and upgrades to further improve performance and reliability, this XK 120 SE Roadster is uniquely stunning and gratifying to drive. A Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate is included with the sale.