N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: This XK120 DHC (Drophead Coupe) was originally finished in black, and is noted to have been repainted in the mid 1970s in its current Carmine Red hue, with a black convertible roof which was originally Sand-coloured, over a red leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by swathes of wood veneer trim. · It rides on a set of 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels with chrome Jaguar-branded hubcaps, and chrome trim rings, fitted with Radar Dimax Classic tyres. · Equipment includes a four-spoke steering wheel, push-out front quarter light windows, door card storage pockets, Smiths gauges, and heating and ventilation. · Accompanying the car is the current V5C, the original registration certificate and brown tax book dating back to 1954, an ‘as-new’ reprinted handbook, the car’s Jaguar Heritage certificate dated from 2019, as well as three keys.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: there are age-related marks and wear on the paintwork, and inside there is some UV damage on the interior from age and use. · The vehicle is understood to be exempt from mandatory MOT testing due to its age.
Service history: The latest service was carried out in July 2024 at an indicated 18,852 miles by AJ Lee Classics Ltd. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the brake fluid and hoses, as part of a lubrication service, greasing all the grease points, stripping, cleaning, and adjusting the brakes, performing a compression test, fitting new footwell carpets, adjusting and tuning the carbs, fitting a new horn mechanism, and repairing indicators and electrical faults. · Prior to this, the car was serviced in March 2023, and in April 2022. · Other service work: · 05.2024 - Electrical work performed · 04.2022 - Oil filter conversion kit, alternator conversion · 03.2022 - Service, crankshaft damper and pulley, crankshaft seals · 06.2021 - New battery · 04.2021 - Suspension ball joints, anti-roll bushes, steering tie rods, shock absorber rebuild · 10.2019 - Bodywork and metalwork on front and rear wings, doors, and boot lid · 05.2019 - Fuel pump, stainless steel exhaust fitted, block core plugs, wheels repainted
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This 1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC is an effortlessly stylish and elegant classic British open-top sports car, noted to benefit from a historical restoration.
- 02It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre straight-six fed by twin SU carburettors, delivering 160bhp to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
- 03The odometer indicates 1,852 miles, though this is not warranted.
- 04This XK120 DHC (Drophead Coupe) was originally finished in black, and is noted to have been repainted in the mid 1970s in its current Carmine Red hue, with a black convertible roof which was originally Sand-coloured, over a red leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by swathes of wood veneer trim.
- 05It rides on a set of 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels with chrome Jaguar-branded hubcaps, and chrome trim rings, fitted with Radar Dimax Classic tyres.
- 06Equipment includes a four-spoke steering wheel, push-out front quarter light windows, door card storage pockets, Smiths gauges, and heating and ventilation.
- 07Accompanying the car is the current V5C, the original registration certificate and brown tax book dating back to 1954, an ‘as-new’ reprinted handbook, the car’s Jaguar Heritage certificate dated from 2019, as well as three keys.
N°05 — Contact
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N°06 — Also of interest
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