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1952 Jaguar XK120 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis no. 671895Engine…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
6-Dec-2009
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1952 Jaguar XK120 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis no. 671895Engine no. 7F12188 Registration no. XKS120 expires 14/7/10 Conceived and constructed in but a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning-looking roadster caused a sensation, the resulting demand for what was then the world's fastest production car taking Jaguar by surprise. It was immediately obvious that the slow-to-produce alloy bodywork would have to go, and the car was swiftly re- engineered in steel. The work of Jaguar boss William Lyons himself and one of the most beautiful shapes ever to grace an automobile, the body was conceived as a coachbuilt aluminium structure for the simple reason that Jaguar expected to sell no more than 200 XK120s in the first year!The car's heart was, of course, the fabulous Xk engine, a 3.4-litre 'six' embodying the best of modern design, boasting twin overhead camshafts running in an aluminium-alloy cylinder head, seven main bearings and a maximum output of 160bhp. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, roadholding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there was nothing to touch it at the price. Coupe and drophead coupe versions followed, and for customers who found the standard car too slow, there was the Special Equipment (Se) package which boosted power to 180bhp. With either engine and regardless of the type of bodywork, the XK120 was a genuine 120mph car capable of sustained high-speed cruising.While many Jaguar-owning enthusiasts are happy to preserve their classic cars in original condition, there are those who prefer to avail themselves of modern technology, and today a number of firms offer comprehensively updated versions of the Mk2 saloon and Xk sports cars to cater for this demand.Built in left-hand drive configuration and exported new to the USA, this extensively modified and improved XK120 roadster has been completely dismantled, rebuilt from the chassis upwards and converted to right-hand drive. The car's detailed specification is far too lengthy to list fully here but highlights include a Jaguar 265 Bhp 4.2-litre engine (balanced and modified to accept premium unleaded petrol); five-speed all synchromesh manual gearbox; limited-slip differential; XJ6 pre-engaged starter; electronic ignition; negative-earth, alternator electrics; rack-and-pinion steering; and dual-circuit four-wheel disc brakes. Other noteworthy features include 15' (E-Type) chromed wire wheels; quartz halogen lighting; Moto-Lita steering wheel; turn indicator lights; and an electric interior heater. Finished in British Racing Green with beige Connolly leather interior, special bucket seats enable tall drivers in excess of 180 cm to comfortably fit in the cockpit, something unavailable in a standard car. This unique car is presented in 'A1' condition and offered with sundry restoration invoices and full specification details. The valuable registration number Xks 120 will be sold with the car.
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