Jaguar XK 120 SE OTS (roadster), 1953 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. H6 1¾ inch
cylinder capacity: 3442 cc.
capacity: 182 bhp. at 5750 rpm.
top-speed: 195 km/u. - 120 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Weight: 1100 kg.

Sales information

Jaguar XK 120 SE Open Two Seater (OTS/roadster), year 1953. Chassis number S673665, engine number W7657-8S. Colour silver metallic with a dark red leather interior. Dark red mohair soft top. This fabulous Jaguar XK 120 SE OTS was extensively and 'body off' restored in the Netherlands a few years ago. The odometer was reset to '0' (zero) and the car has driven 14.993 kilometres since the restoration. This fine automobile is in excellent condition. A photo reportage (restoration), documentation and invoices are present.
This XK 120 SE OTS was sold new in the USA, a Heritage certificate is present: this is a matching numbers car.
The car is fitted with black enameled wire wheels, chrome 'knock on' wheel nuts, wind deflectors, a Trip Master, sports steering wheel with wood rim, additional spot lamps at front, Kenlow cooling fan, aluminium radiator, mohair soft top and a mohair tonneau cover. A fantastic Jaguar XK 120 SE roadster!

Price: Euro 132.500,--.

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