2005-11-10 03:30:04 | Dana writes:

Sold 8/18/2005 at Christie's for $64,625

Condition 3-

SE model with painted wires.

Good but not show quality paint. Chrome is better than paint, only the windshield surround needs help. Some gaskets are weak, most are still good. Except for door caps, interior shows well, with excellent leather and wood on dash.

2005-12-21 23:41:19 | pauls writes:

Description from above auction:

Lot 42: 1953 JAGUAR XK120 SE FIXED HEAD COUPE
Exceptional Motor Cars, Christies (18th August 2005)
Overview
Silver with black leather interior
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,442cc, c.200bhp at 5,200rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front, independent with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars; rear, live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: hydraulic drums all round. Left hand drive.

The Jaguar on offer here is an original fully matching numbers example presently in the custody of its fourth documented owner. Built on March 24,1953 this XK120 SE was delivered to Mr. P.J. Farms of West Palm Beach, Florida sporting Baltic grey livery and finish trimmed in red leather. It was then purchased in early 1958 by Mr. N. Alfred Winn of St. Petersburg, Florida for his wife with a mere 6,000 miles showing. Mr. Winn subsequently used the XK120 for his daily commute to work. In 1970 when the Winns divorced the car was used significantly less, though was said to be started regularly until 1985. Then, having been stored for three years in a neighbor's garage, the car was sold to its third owner, Mr. Nicholas Papamichael. Mr. Papamichael exported the car to the United Kingdom and began a restoration with Brian Classic Ltd. Having rallied a similar car in the Fifties, this XK120 was prepared accordingly and participated in the Pirelli Classic Marathon in 1990 (placing sixth in class), and second in class for both 1991 and 1992 editions. Shortly thereafter it was put on display at the Midland Motor Museum.

Then, in 1994, the current Jaguar enthusiast acquired the XK120 and shipped it back to the United States. Upon receipt it was sent to Vantage Motors in Stamford, Connecticut, where it was prepared for VSCCA racing. Having been fitted with a roll bar and the recipient of an engine rebuild (subsequently dyno tested in excess of 200hp), it was fitted with a period C Type head and increased inlet value size to ¾ inches and the exhaust to 1 5/8 inches. Two SU HD-8 two inch carburetors were fitted and the brakes were upgraded with Tilson dual master cylinders. While the XK120 does benefit from a number of mechanical upgrades to enhance its performance, careful attention has been paid in maintaining the car's authenticity. Having been raced in approximately six VSCCA events the current owner retired from racing in 1996, only to later prepare the car for the 1999 London to Monte Carlo Rally where it finished 116th overall and 13th in class suffering from two flat tires as the set backs. Since then the XK120 has been mostly in storage but regularly serviced.

Finished in what is believed to be Porsche Silver No. Z8 with black leather interior, this Jaguar XK120 is described as immediately ready for the rally and racing circuit. Further fitted with Simpson racing belts, rally lights, SPA fire suppression system, roll bar, padded steering wheel and period type bucket seats, this example boasts all the applicable accoutrements one would seek. With just under 50,000 miles on the odometer and a detailed binder with receipts, records, history, Jaguar Heritage Certificate and FIA Identity Papers, Christie's is pleased to present this fine example.

2009-05-09 09:38:25 | Lofty writes:

First owner was a Mr P J Farms.

At auction by Bonhams in Monaco next May 18, 2009.
Description:
One of only 2,484 left-hand drive fixed-head coupés made out of a total XK120 production of 12,078 cars, chassis number ‘S680992’ is an ‘SE’ (Special Equipment) model equipped with the desirable 180bhp engine. The car comes with Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate confirming that it was built in March 1953 and despatched to Max Hoffman, Jaguar’s East Coast distributor in the USA, where it first owner was a Mr P J Farms, of West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1958 the Jaguar was purchased for his wife by Mr N Alfred Winn, its second owner. The Winns kept the car, which was titled in a neighbour’s name for convenience, until the late 1980s when it was purchased by Mr Nicholas Papamichael, who had rallied a similar XK120 coupé in the 1950s (see various items of correspondence on file).
Mr Papamichael brought the Jaguar to the UK in 1989, where it was registered ‘VSU 899’. Brian Classic Ltd then restored the car, after which it competed in the Classic Marathon in 1990 (6th in class), 1991 (2nd in class) and 1992 (2nd in class). The XK120 was then ‘retired’ and put on display in the Midland Motor Museum. In 1993 the Jaguar was purchased by Mr Martin Gruss, of New York City and taken back to the USA. A letter on file from Mr Gruss states that he had the car prepared for VSCCA competition in 1994 by Vantage Motors Inc, of Stamford, Connecticut. A roll bar was installed, the engine rebuilt and the brakes upgraded, but in all respects the car’s authenticity was maintained (see full list of works carried out). It is estimated that only five or six VSCCA events were entered before its owner retired from racing in 1996. In 1999 the Jaguar was prepared for the 10th Monte Carlo Challenge, finishing 116th overall and 13th in class after suffering two punctures, which were the only problems encountered. The car was kept in storage thereafter and serviced regularly prior to its acquisition by the current owner.
While in the latter’s care, the XK has benefited from further refurbishment, the brakes being overhauled and a new exhaust system fitted among other tasks carried out (see recent bills on file). Well prepared for historic rallying yet remaining in original condition, this well presented XK120 SE Coupé comes with a substantial history file of old MoT certificates, documents, invoices, etc and is offered with FIA papers and Certificat d’Immatriculation Monégasque.

Est. : 60 - 80 K.EUR

2010-04-28 11:48:03 | pauls writes:

Car went unsold at $55,100.

2012-01-13 12:42:00 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/12, Scottsdale, Arizona.

www.goodingco.com/car/1953-jaguar-xk120-fhc

Auction description:

1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed Head Coupe

CHASSIS NO. S680992

ENGINE NO. W7957-8S

$90,000 - $120,000

Without Reserve

Desirable Special-Equipment Model

JDHT-Certified Matching-Numbers Example

Vintage Racing Pedigree

Limited Ownership and Use

Museum-Displayed

FIA-Registered

Sympathetically Restored

3,442 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin 2" SU Carburetors

180 BHP at 5,300 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Wishbone Suspension with Torsion Bars and Anti-Roll Bar

Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Car sold at 1/12 Gooding auction for $72,600, Lot 39

2012-10-04 20:58:58 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction Jan 2013:
www.goodingco.com/car/1953-jaguar-xk120-fhc