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£707,100
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
UK • 1 Dec 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, chassis number 660578, boasts a rich racing history with the Ecurie Ecosse team, driven by Sir James Scott Douglas. Following a meticulous restoration, the car was actively campaigned in various racing events.
Condition
8
The car has been restored, meticulously maintained, and actively campaigned in racing events. It has a well-documented history with known ownership, contributing to its excellent condition and historical significance.
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18,698 miles (via 2015 MOT)
LXO 126
1951
Auction
660578
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
This superbly presented, well-maintained Jaguar XK120 is one of the most important examples of this legendary model that we at Bonhams have ever been privileged to offer.
It is the sole survivor of the three such cars originally deployed by David Murray's emergent Scottish racing team from April 1952.
Upon its racing debut it was driven by its owner Sir James Scott Douglas to finish third in the Formule Libre event at Turnberry Aerodrome, and subsequently won the over 3-litre class in the important BRDC British Empire Trophy road race at Douglas on the Isle of Man.
The combination finished third in the Wakefield Trophy and Frank O'Boyle Trophy races at The Curragh, outside Dublin, Eire, and sixth at St Helier in the Jersey International Road Race.
But Sir James Scott Douglas's best result by far in 'LXO 126' as now offered here was his historic third place overall achieved on June 29, 1952, in the 223-mile sports car race supporting that weekend's Formula 2 Grand Prix de France sin...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadster Alloys
£72,307
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£156,788
Median Price (Since 2020)
£228,268
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th Apr 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
18,698 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Apr 2015, 18,698 miles
Passed
On 30th Apr 2014, 17,300 miles
Failed
On 1st Oct 2012, 17,108 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
User Entered:
- n/s/rear axle seal misting oil
- Gearbox mounting defective
Passed
On 1st Oct 2012, 17,108 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/rear axle seal misting oil
- Gearbox mounting defective
MOT Mileage Trend
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