Jaguar XK 120 Open Two Seater (OTS), 1950 information

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.
cylinder capacity: 3442 cc.
capacity: 162 bhp. at 5000 rpm.
top-speed: 195 km/u. - 120 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Weight: 1100 kg.

Sales information

Jaguar XK 120 OTS (Open Two Seater / roadster), year 1950. Chassis number 670612, engine number W 1351-8. Colour bronze with a biscuit/tan leather interior. This early metal body Jaguar XK 120 was extensively and perfectly 'body off restored' a few years ago. the automobile is in concours (show) condition. A Heritage certificate is present; this is a 'matching numbers' car. This XK 120 shows fantastic original details like the disc wheels and the 'spats' over the rear wheels. Further more the car is fitted with additional spot lamps at front and a beautiful 4-spoke steering wheel with wood rim. The rare polished metal lamps on the front wings were only fitted to the scarce aluminium bodied cars and to the earliest XK's with metal body work. This tremendous Jaguar XK 120 roadster has participated in the Mille Miglia Storiche in the years 2009, 2011 and 2012 and in the Gran Premio Nuvolari in the hands of a well known Italian business man. This fine Jaguar comes beautifully documented. This car is a perfect investment and this car bring the chance to obtain a starting place in the famous Italian Mille Miglia.

Price: Euro 159.000,--.

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