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Period Competition History 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
UK • 18 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, chassis number 660066, is the 66th RHD roadster built and was originally exported to Sweden. It boasts in-period competition history, has been restored with upgrades (bills available), and holds FIVA Certification and a JDC award.
Condition
7
While extensively restored and upgraded, including competition modifications, the modifications might not appeal to all collectors seeking originality. The car has a documented competition history and has been part of a museum display, indicating careful preservation and use.
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20,602 kilometers (via 2024 MOT)
660066
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
XKV 186
1950
Auction
Description
• The 66th right-hand drive roadster built • Exported new to Sweden • In-period competition history • Restored and extensively upgraded (bills available) • FIVA Certification • JDC award winner "We claimed 120 mph (for the XK 120), a speed unheard of for a production car in those days." - William Heynes, Chief Engineer, Jaguar Cars.
Conceived and constructed in but a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning-looking roadster caused a sensation, the resulting demand for what was then the world's fastest production car taking Jaguar by surprise.
With orders rolling in apace, Jaguar had no choice but to think again about the XK120's method of construction.
The work of Jaguar boss William Lyons himself and one of the most beautiful shapes ever to grace a motor car, the body had been conceived as a coach built, aluminium panelled structure for the simple reason that Jaguar expected to sell no more than 200 XK120s in the first year! In conjunction...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Competitions
£54,304
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£155,736
Median Price (Since 2020)
£316,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous XK120 Competition Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Feb 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
20,602 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Feb 2024, 20,602 kilometers
Passed
On 22nd May 2012, 13,183 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On 2nd Jun 2011, 11,437 miles
Passed
On 11th Mar 2010, 10,818 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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