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Twenty years before the International Race of Champions was officially founded, there was already an idea driven by the very same philosophy: put the world’s best drivers head-to-head in identical cars and let talent decide the outcome.
Jaguar supplied six XK120 Roadsters. And six drivers who had already more than earned their stripes. Stirling Moss. Prince Bira. Johnny Claes. Toulo de Graffenried. Paul Pietsch. And Tony Gaze, the Australian “flying ace.” Those names alone make it clear this was no friendly club event. This was top-level international racing.
The car you see here is one of those six. Driven at the time by Tony Gaze himself. Moss won the race, but that hardly diminishes the importance of this particular car. Because the simple fact that it competed there, in that context, makes it unique. This is not an XK120 “built like a race car.” This is an XK120 with genuine racing history, one that shared the grid with some of the greatest racing legends the world has ever known.
Even in standard form, the Jaguar XK120 was extraordinary. When it was introduced in the late 1940s, it was the fastest production car in the world. Powered by a 3.4-liter inline six, it was received so enthusiastically that Jaguar immediately committed to full production. 120 miles per hour was not marketing hype—it was simply measured.
The open two-seater, known in America as the Roadster, is exactly how you want an XK120 to be. Low, pure, uncompromising. A long hood, short tail, and no unnecessary decoration. Everything is about speed, balance, and intent.
This Jaguar underwent a comprehensive, nut-and-bolt restoration over a three-year period. As a result, it presents in excellent condition. The paintwork has a deep, attractive gloss, the body is straight with beautifully aligned panels, and the interior features high-quality leather throughout. The overall impression is one of care, precision, and respect for the car’s history.
What elevates this XK120 even further is that its story is fully documented. The Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms not only its specifications, but also its exceptional background and provenance.
This is a car steeped in history. Every detail reminds you that it occupies a significant place in automotive racing heritage. There are many beautiful XK120s in the world—but only six lined up at the start of the 1952 Race of Champions at Silverstone, driven by legends. And this is one of them.
Interested in this truly exceptional Jaguar? Contact Gallery Aaldering today. Established in 1975, we specialize in remarkable automobiles and export vehicles worldwide. Please inquire about the possibilities.
