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The Jaguar XK 120 was introduced in 1948, and caused an
immediate sensation. The XK 120 had a top speed of 120 miles
an hour (about. 200 km/h) and was the fastest production car
for sale at that time. The XK 120 was designed by Jaguar’s
boss and founder William Lyons. The bodywork had an almost
sculptural design, with sober, well-chosen flowing lines and
beautiful curves. With its exquisite long bonnet and
elongated wing lines, the XK 120 has a very dynamic
charisma.
Together with the XK 120, the new Jaguar "XK" straight-six
engine was introduced which, for the next forty years, was
to attire all Jaguar models in ever improved forms. The XK
120 was available in three versions: as a roadster, the
slightly larger DHC (Drop Head Coupe) and as the FHC (Fixed
Head Coupe) with a fixed steel roof. The XK 120 was built
until 1954 and was followed by the XK 140. |
Technical
data
Six cylinder
in-line engine (DOHC)
carburettors: 2x S.U. HD6 1 inch
cylinder capacity: 3781 cc.
capacity: 220 bhp. at 5500 rpm.
top-speed: 200 km/h. - 120 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Weight: 1100 kg.
Information
Jaguar XK 120
Drophead Coupe (DHC), year 1954. Chassis number: 678302, engine number:
NAI242-8 and 7365-8. Colour British Racing Green with a beige leather
interior trimmed with brown piping. Brown carpet. Black mohair soft top. This car was originally sold new
in the Netherlands, the old linen registration 'paper' is still
present. This fabulous Jaguar XK 120 was extensively restored in the
year 2004. The automobile is in superb (excellent+) condition!
Additionally some modifications were carried out to improve safety and
reliability. Improvements: 'S' cylinderhead, 'fast road' camshafts, more
precise XK 150 steering, Getrag 5-speed manual gearbox, special rollbars,
special leather seats, 4-point safety harnesses, GTI rally twin, a
louvered bonnet for improved cooling, 123 electronic ignition, 2 inch
'sand-cast' carburettors, Dunlop alloy wheels, additional driving lamps
at front and a special steering
wheel.
This masculine XK 120 drives fantastic!
This
classic car was sold to the Netherlands by
|Lex Classics.
E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl
Lex Classics
Telephone international: +31 416 342 474 |
