Beschreibung:

3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 'Sand-cast' SU Carburetors
Est. 210bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Tastefully upgraded to period Jaguar Works Competition specifications with alloy bodywork
*Beautifully presented in period-correct British Racing Green over Suede Green leather
*A very sporty and capable XK eligible for many classic car rallies and tours
*Offered with Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
THE JAGUAR XK120
"We claimed 120 mph (for the XK120), a speed unheard of for a production car in those days" - William Heynes, Chief Engineer, Jaguar Cars.
When introduced in 1949, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster set new standards of comfort, handling and performance for sports cars, and in keeping with the Jaguar tradition there was nothing to touch it at the price. Coupe and Drophead Coupe versions followed, which provided the opportunity to offer a luxurious interior with copious amounts of wood veneer. Regardless of the type of bodywork, the XK120 was a genuine 120mph car capable of sustained high-speed cruising.
In 1951, William Lyons was preparing Jaguar's new C-Type for entry at Le Mans. Doubtful that the completely new automobile would be ready in time for the race, Lyons ordered three special Works-built XK120s as an insurance policy. These cars were the first XK120s since the initial run of 210 cars in 1949 and 1950 to have lightweight aluminum coachwork. They boasted tweaked lines with cut-down doors, rear sheet metal produced in a single piece, and Brooklands-type aerodynamic windscreens. Known as LT1, LT2, and LT3, the cars wound up not racing at Le Mans, as the C-Types were completed in time. They sat around Browns Lane until Charles Hornburg, the famous US West Coast Jaguar importer, spotted them during a visit. He promptly purchased the cars and exported them stateside, where Phil Hill masterfully drove one to 3rd overall and a class win in its very first race in August 1951. LT1 remained in England and went to Jaguar employee Bob Berry, who mounted its coachwork to an XK120 chassis that he already owned and installed a D-Type engine and four-wheel disc brakes. The car was eventually brought to North America and was exhaustively raced by the late Peter Price at various West Coast circuits.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This XK120 first roared to life inside Jaguar's Coventry facility on Halloween, 1951 as a left-hand drive Roadster destined for the US market and dispatched to Hoffman Motor Car Company in New York. The car is believed to have remained in the US until September 1989, when it returned to England and it was decided to carry out the comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical upgrades seen on the car today, whereby recreating the looks of the famed LT1 XK120 factory Competition Roadster. Original parts were gathered over a 15-year period, which saw the chassis rebuild by John Wood, while Aubrey Finburgh recreated a correct one-piece aluminum body and mounted it on a tubular steel "birdcage" inner frame. The Jaguar features sporty and roomy alloy bucket seats, as well as collapsible, aerodynamic Brookland's style windscreens, along with a set of painted wire wheels that match the car's British Racing Green finish. The absence of bumpers further enhances the sleek and sporty look of the car. The XK120 is powered by a potent C-Type-spec engine with two sand-cast SU carburetors, while the front brakes are cooled by air scoops. The running gear has been overhauled, its electrical system rewired, and the original instruments rebuilt. The car has been converted to right-hand drive by noted Jaguar restorer Steve Grimsley, and recently, the Jaguar experts at Classic Showcase installed a set of period Lucas driving lights, a battery cutoff switch, a 4-spoke wood competition steering wheel, and polished the car's aluminum engine components under its louvered aluminum bonnet. In addition, a full service was performed, ensuring it to be ready for rallies or shows.
Finished in classic British Racing Green over Suede Green leather interior and registered in the UK as XKJ 470, this Competition Roadster promises the same thrilling, hairy-knuckled ride that was provided to LT1's original caretakers in the early 1950s and presents a unique opportunity for the enthusiast seeking a very unique car for their collection. It offers a great opportunity to acquire an engaging driver's car that is also beautiful and eligible for various driving events.