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The Jaguar XK120 was produced from 1948 to 1954 and marked Jaguar's return to sports car manufacturing after the war, its first since the SS100 ended production in 1940. Unveiled as a show car at the 1948 London Motor Show, the XK120 was originally intended to showcase Jaguar's new XK engine. Its stunning reception persuaded founder Sir William Lyons to put it into full production. The “120” denoted its remarkable 120mph top speed, making it the fastest standard production car in the world at launch. Initially offered as an open roadster, the XK120 range expanded to include a Fixed Head Coupe in 1951 and a Drophead Coupe in 1953. At its heart was the advanced 3.4-litre twin overhead-cam straight-six XK engine, featuring an alloy cylinder head and twin SU carburettors. This robust and sophisticated design later evolved into 3.8- and 4.2-litre forms, remaining in production well into the 1980s.

This particular XK120 SE Roadster was manufactured on 13th January 1953 and dispatched to Hornburg in Los Angeles just two weeks later. Repatriated to the UK in 2018, it was subsequently converted to right-hand drive. The car presents attractively in silver with a red leather interior, complemented by well-maintained chrome and a relatively new hood. Restoration work has clearly been undertaken during its life, and it remains in very pleasing order throughout. Recent light recommissioning has been carried out due to limited use, preparing the car for its next custodian. A disc brake conversion has been fitted to enhance usability and improve braking performance, making it particularly well suited to modern driving conditions. The engine starts readily and runs smoothly with no untoward noises, while the gearbox delivers clean and precise changes. Accompanied by a V5C registration document, a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and a collection of invoices, this well-sorted XK120 SE is a capable and comfortable example, ready to be enjoyed on the open road. Consigned by Stewart Banks.

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Year: 1953
Make: Jaguar
Model: XK120 SE Roadster
Registration: 656 XVB
Chassis No: S673444
Engine No: W7190-8S
Odometer: 01,108

* Front brake disc conversion

* New hood

* JDHT Certificate

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Marca: Jaguar
Serie di modelli: XK
Modello: XK 120 SE OTS
Serie di fabbricazione: 120
Prima immatricolazione: Non fornito
Anno di fabbricazione: 1953
Chilometraggio: 1108 mi
Numero di telaio: Non fornito
Numero del motore: Non fornito
Numero del cambio: Non fornito
Matching numbers: Non fornito
Numero di proprietari: Non fornito

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Tipo carrozzeria: Cabriolet (Roadster)
Potenza (kW/CV): 134/182
Cilindrata (cm³): 3442
Cilindri: 6
Porte: 2
Posizione volante: Not specified
Cambio: Manuale
Marce: Non fornito
Trazione: Posteriore
Freno anteriore: Non fornito
Freno posteriore: Non fornito
Carburante: Benzina

1953 | Jaguar XK 120 SE OTS

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