1951 Jaguar XK120

Elegant Jaguar Styling – Impressive Jaguar Engineering

In 1948 Jaguar motor company introduced what would be its first post-war sports car. Originally designed simply to display the new XK series of motors, the design and styling was so well received, it was quickly put into production. The new XK series of inline 6 cylinder motors featured dual SU carburetors, 8.1:1 compression making an impressive 160hp. The car was names XK120, with the “120” coming from the cars top speed, as it was shown to the press with a top speed of over 120 mph with all windscreens in place.

This stunning example has been tastefully restored in its original stylish colours of Cream paint with a dual biscuit/red interior with a Fawn soft top, complimented perfectly by the chrome wire wheels. This car was dispatched and left the factory November 3^rd, 1950 , as a 1951 model and shipped to the Jaguar distributor in Los Angeles California . As documentation shows, it went to its first owners Mr. and Mrs. G M Bell April 25^th, 1951 . In 1991, following a series of documented owners along the west coast, the car ended up in the hands of a fortunate owner who took it upon himself to research and return the car to its former glory. During the next 18 years of ownership, a complete frame off restoration was completed, including fresh cream paint, restored interior, engine and electrical. Over the years the car has retained its numbers matching engine block/cylinder head combination, as well as its numbers matching transmission, a particularly impressive accomplishment given common trend of updating these engines with higher compression heads.   During the restoration the owner wanted a car that would also be usable and functional; with that came the addition of XK140 turn signals and an electric cooling fan. This incredibly well documented XK120 comes with information from Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust, Jaguar Canada Inc., British Leyland Motors, previous ownership/titles, complete photo diary of the restoration including invoices, previous appraisals and lists of parts/labour suppliers.   This car offers a wonderful opportunity for the next owner to acquire a restored, numbers matching,  fully documented XK 120 coming out long term ownership and ready for the next chapter in its life.