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£628,971
1951 Jaguar XK120 LT3 Works Lightweight Sports Racer-LT3
United States • 2 Mar 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Jaguar XK120 LT3 is one of only three Works Lightweight Sports Racers built for potential use at Le Mans. It was purchased new by Charles Hornburg and campaigned by Phil Hill, Sherwood Johnson, and John von Neumann. Offered from the 'Lost Jaguars Collection,' it has been under present ownership since 1974 and presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a genuine piece of Jaguar racing history.
Condition
6
The car is substantially original and complete, with many detail features unique to the trio of cars. The body is in the style of the XK120 but is made entirely of aluminum. Although it has been secluded and rarely seen, it has been maintained over the years, preserving its originality.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
660741
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Twin SU carburetors 180bhp at 5,200rpm (believed) 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only 3 Works Lightweight XK120s built for potential use at Le Mans *Purchased new by Charles Hornburg and campaigned by him in USA *Raced by Phil Hill, Sherwood Johnson and John von Neumann for Hornburg *Offered from the 'Lost Jaguars Collection' *Present ownership since 1974 LT3 The journey of all car development takes time, and racing has always been part of that.
The remarkable, lost Jaguar we present here is a car that was part of two chapters of Jaguar racing in the 1950s.
It is one of the most important cars of this brand to emerge from hibernation this side of the millennium and represents an incredible opportunity for collectors.
Jaguar were truly one of the first car companies to get back on track after the war, thanks to the unique partnership of William Heyn...
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