Jaguar XK120 3.4 Liter Inline-6 Cylinder 1954
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1954 Jaguar XK 120
Chassis No. S676289 Engine No. F4016-8S
White with Grey Leather Interior
It’s hard to imagine the enthusiasm that greeted Jaguar when, in 1948, they revealed the XK 120 to the British public and eventually the world. Even for demure Brits, emerging from economic austerity following World War II, the XK120 caused quite a stir. The shockingly beautiful and newly conceived XK 120 was nothing short of an earth-shattering revelation. The elegant and avant-garde XK 120 not only boosted morale among the weary UK population, it demonstrated to the world that Britain had both the technical capacity and design excellence to deliver a sensual and emotionally engaging car.
Although originally intended to be a concept car showcasing Jaguars’ remarkable new twin-cam inline-6 cylinder engine, the breathtaking styling and genuine 120 mph performance, coupled with an affordable price, captured the imagination of the world. In short order, the largely hand-built aluminum-bodied car was rushed into limited production as orders came flooding in. With time and delivery pressures growing, Jaguar immediately realized they needed to reengineer the car for mass production and quickly develop steel body tooling capable of producing thousands of cars. This effort not only improved output, it allowed Jaguar to expand their market share exporting to North America and other parts of the world.
The car’s heart was, of course, the fabulous XK engine. Conceived in wartime, the 3.4 litre “six” embodied the best of modern design, boasting twin overhead camshafts in an aluminum-alloy cylinder head, and seven main bearings, all of which produced a maximum output of 160bhp. When installed in the lightweight XK120, the result was a car with a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio and blistering performance. Any doubts about the “120”, name inspired by the car’s top speed, were swiftly banished when a standard XK120 achieved a top speed of 126.4 mph with hood and side screens erected and 132.6 mph minus its weather protection and equipped with an under tray and solid roof. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, road holding and performance for British sports cars. Without exception, there was simply nothing that could exceed the performance or compete against the remarkably affordable price.
This particular XK120 is a truly undisturbed matching numbers example, presented in white with subtle grey leather interior and tan convertible top. The car is reportedly credited with having won its class at the illustrious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the late 70s or early 80s. This is very likely as the car presents today as a remarkably unrestored example with largely original interior, and what appears to have been a single repaint and only thoughtful freshening as needed. With a delightfully honest presence and welcome patina in select areas, this Jaguar presents with confidence and grace, and has the road feel of a very low mileage example.
Today, this elegant and sporting XK120 roadster displays clean lines, authentic construction, cosmetic fidelity, and honest finishes throughout. The subtle white and grey color combination is contrasted by matching white wire wheels, conveying a sporting look. The paint is glossy throughout with only minor areas of road use and some minor finish aging evident under close examination. The body is in exceptionally good condition showing excellent panel gaps, excellent door fit, and controlled reflection lines draping over the fender line. Having passed from the long-term owner (grandfather) to the current owner (grandson), supporting documentation has yet to emerge confirming the 34,000 miles shown on the odometer. However, visual inspection, particularly that of the original interior and the excellent hinges, does support the mileage indicated. The hood, doors, and trunk open and shut smoothly and latch properly. Lifting the hood, the cowl reveals the ivory color, very likely being the original paint. The chrome is in good condition overall with good luster, but with some aging present on the bumpers. The headlight trim, and period correct headlamps are in overall good condition. Emblems, and minor trim including the windscreen and delicate wind-wings are all in good condition, but have settled over time as one might expect from what appear to be unrestored factory finishes. The tan convertible top fits properly, holding the factory correct position and folding easily into the storage area behind the seats. Materials are very good overall, appearing to have been recently replaced. Correctly sized black wall tires are mounted on wire wheels painted to match the body, accented by chrome plated dual-eared knockoffs.
The grey leather interior is reflective of what appears to be original, unrestored materials with the exception of the carpets. Time and pleasurable use have settled these materials into a comforting patina while still offering great visual appeal. There is a great deal of joy driving the car as originally intended, nestled into the inviting cockpit. The leather seats have gently succumbed to use, favoring the driver’s side with just a bit more contour dipped into the seat bottom cushion. The carpeting has faded and some materials are no longer perfectly matching in color, but the material itself still remains remarkably sound and reflective of original construction. The dash and instrumentation are in very good condition showing good numeric indication, correct needles, and only lightly faded dial faces. The steering wheel, switches, gearshift lever, and emergency brake handle are all in very good condition. The trunk is very much in keeping with the interior condition displaying a very tidy spare tire storage compartment, tools, hammer, jack, and what appears to be the original ivory paint inside the trunk area.
Under the hood, the matching numbers dual-overhead camshaft engine still shows properly maintained finishes and correct components. The engine retains both the original head and the factory block. The finishes have mellowed in the engine compartment, but the components are consistent with some details having been tended to or freshened as needed. Overall the polished aluminum castings are nicely hued, while the engine components and compartment area is properly detailed using correct factory hardware, wires, and fasteners. The undercarriage remains tidy and clean with no evidence of structural damage or compromise to the floors, structural elements, or suspension components. Once again the underside is reflective of the integrity and confidence this low mile example conveys as a properly composed original.
The car starts easily and settles into a smooth idle. There is minor oil smoke upon first start, but once warmed to operating temperature, the driving experience is quite relaxed with the engine functioning smoothly and the gearbox quietly agreeing with each up-shift. The clutch takes up properly, oil pressure is good, the system charges as expected. Driving manners are pleasant with good acceleration, easy handling, and typical braking. The open coachwork, low seating position, and original interior truly contribute to a wonderful driving experience in this XK 120 roadster. Much of the pleasure of owning a car like this is the ease and joy of using it as intended just as thoughtful previous owners have done over the past seven decades.
The car comes with a pair of Marchal driving lamps with mounting posts, a set of side curtains, an older (possibly original) full cockpit tonneau cover, a newer full cockpit tonneau cover, a car cover, a correct, complete tool kit (also possibly original), factory jack, and a few miscellaneous spare parts.
This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a very handsome and properly preserved Jaguar XK120 roadster that has spent the last 48 years in California. As one of the most beautifully designed cars of the 20th century, this roadster offers both exquisite design and engaging motoring. Finished in attractive colors, this remarkably maintained low mileage car offers the next owner a rare engagement with history, vintage charm, and the pleasure of owning and driving one of the most iconic sports cars ever built.
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1954 Jaguar XK120 3.4 Liter Inline-6 Cylinder is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Emeryville by Fantasy Junction for $115000.
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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Jaguar Modell : XK120 Modellversion : 3.4 Liter Inline-6 Cylinder Motorvolym : 3.4 Årsmodell : 1954 Läge : Emeryville
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om Jaguar
Åh, historien om Jaguar, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till sin höjdpunkt med D-typen och gatubilsevolutionen i form av den ikoniska E-typen. Det finns något alldeles brittiskt över denna berättelse, och jag ska berätta den som en brittisk journalist skulle göra.
I början:
Vår resa in i Jaguar-världen börjar på 1930-talet, när ett företag som kallades SS Cars Ltd. dök upp. Trots den olyckliga sammanträffandet av deras initialer med de stigande politiska spänningarna i Europa började de producera stilfulla och prestandainriktade bilar. SS 100, som introducerades 1936, var en symbol för elegans och hastighet och lade grunden för vad som skulle bli Jaguar.
Jaguars födelse:
När skuggan av andra världskriget närmade sig beslutade SS Cars Ltd. klokt att distansera sig från SS-initialerna. Så 1945 blev de officiellt Jaguar Cars Ltd., ett namn som snart skulle bli synonymt med brittisk lyx och prestanda.
XK-serien:
Jaguars efterkrigstid gav oss XK 120, en verklig sensation 1948. Med sin strömlinjeformade design och en kraftfull 3,4-liters raksexmoters blev den världens snabbaste seriebil. XK 120 var ritningen för det som komma skulle - Jaguar som förenade stil med hastighet på ett unikt brittiskt sätt.
D-typens dominans:
Sedan kom D-typen, en sann racinglegend. Introducerad 1954, vann den Le Mans tre gånger på 1950-talet och visade Jaguars tekniska skicklighet. Med sin innovativa monokokkonstruktion och den ikoniska fenan bak var D-typen höjdpunkten av Jaguars framgång inom motorsport.
E-typens framträdande:
Men den verkliga vändpunkten kom 1961 med introduktionen av E-typen, ofta beskriven av Enzo Ferrari som "den vackraste bilen som någonsin byggts". Dess långa motorhuv, böljande kaross och en 3,8-liters motor som levererade upphetsande prestanda gjorde den till en omedelbar klassiker. E-typen var inte bara en bil; den var ett konstverk på hjul och kunde nå 150 mph på vägen.
Gata och racingsuccé:
E-typens skönhet matchades av dess förmåga på racerbanan. De lätta E-typarna var särskilt framgångsrika i olika racingevenemang och cementerade Jaguars rykte som en kraft att räkna med inom motorsport.
Raffinemangets ålder:
När vi fördjupar oss i Jaguar-historien finner vi att 1950-talet och 1960-talet var en tid av raffinering och expansion. Tillsammans med den magnifika D-typen och den ikoniska E-typens framträdande introducerade Jaguar modeller som ytterligare befäste sitt rykte för lyx och prestanda.
MK2:
I slutet av 1950-talet presenterade Jaguar MK2, en sportig sedan som kombinerade elegans med kraft. Denna eleganta fyradörrars salong var en favorit bland bankrånare och polisen, tack vare dess exceptionella hastighet och hantering. MK2 var en symbol för Jaguars förmåga att förena sofistikering med prestanda och hade också en framgångsrik racingkarriär.
XJ6:
Hoppa fram till 1968 och Jaguar lanserade en bil som skulle definiera lyxbilar i decennier framöver - XJ6. Det var ett mästerverk i teknik och design med en jämn raksexmoters, oberoende bakre fjädring och en rymlig, vackert inredd interiör. XJ6 var en symbol för brittisk elegans och erbjöd en så smidig åktur att det kändes som om den gled över vägen. Den blev flaggskeppsmodellen för Jaguar och satte standarden för lyxbilar och visade en nivå av raffinering som imponerade på konkurrenterna.
Blandningen av klassiskt och modernt:
Medan MK2 och XJ6 representerade utvecklingen av Jaguars sedanmodeller, bibehöll de märkets engagemang för prestanda och lyx. Dessa bilar hörde inte bara hemma på racerbanan; de trivdes lika bra på de stora boulevarderna som på en avslappnad körning genom den engelska landsbygden.
Utmaningarna av förändring:
Men när 1970-talet närmade sig, ställdes Jaguar, liksom många brittiska biltillverkare, inför ekonomiska utmaningar och ägarförändringar. British Leyland-eran förde både möjligheter och svårigheter med sig när varumärket navigerade genom olika sammanslagningar och övergångar.
Ändå fortsätter arvet från MK2 och XJ6, tillsammans med D-typen och E-typen, att definiera Jaguar som en tillverkare som förenar tidlös elegans med en anda av prestanda. Dessa klassiska modeller, vare sig de körs på slingrande vägar eller står som samlarföremål, tjänar som ett vittnesbörd om Jaguars långvariga närvaro inom den automobila exklens värld.
Jaguar-historien, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till skapandet av ikoner som E-typen, MK2 och XJ6, är en resa som speglar essensen av brittisk bilkultur - en blandning av lyx, kraft och stil som fortsätter att fängsla entusiaster och samlare över hela världen.