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Not Sold (Est: £150.1k - £200.1k)

1949 Jaguar XK 120 Aluminium

Artcurial • France • 3 Jul 2026

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Not Sold (Est: £150,084 - £200,112)

1949 Jaguar XK 120 Aluminium

France • 3 Jul 2026 • Lot 46

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is the 43rd aluminium-bodied 1949 Jaguar XK 120 built, boasting matching numbers and a significant racing history with Fangio and González. It underwent a complete, meticulously documented restoration from 2012-2018, costing over €250,000, ensuring it presents in exceptional, original specification condition.

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Condition 

10

The car has undergone a complete, rigorous, and documented restoration from 2012-2018, meticulously adhering to original specifications. It is described as being in exceptional condition with every part refurbished to the highest standards, and has been used sparingly since the restoration. This aligns with the criteria for Pristine condition.

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LHD

France

670 043

1949

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Not Sold (Est: £150.1k - £200.1k)

1949 Jaguar XK 120 Aluminium

Artcurial • France • 3 Jul 2026

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Description

1949 Jaguar XK 120 Aluminium

French titleChassis no.

670 043

Engine no.

W1088-7 Gearbox no.

JH913 Body no.

F1067

- The 43rd aluminium-bodied XK 120 built with LHD from new -

Chassis, engine and gearbox numbers as when it left the factory - Exceptional history in Uruguay, used in competition in period - Driven by Fangio and González - Complete restoration from 2012–2018, strictly respecting the original specification - Exhaustive history and restoration file, complete traceability from new   Presented at the London Motor Show in 1948, the Jaguar XK 120 shook up the automotive world when it became the first production car able to reach 120 mph (200 km/h).

The very first cars, hand-built from aluminium before full-scale production of steel-bodied cars gradually began from March 1950, are the epitome of the model in its purest form and the most sought after.

With about 240 aluminium-bodied cars built (in left- and right-hand drive together), this model represents a tiny fraction ...

Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadster Alloys

£72,307

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£156,788

Median Price (Since 2020)

£228,268

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Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.

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