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Matching numbers engine & chassis; Stunning colour combination 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS

Switzerland • 30 Jun 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS, chassis number 674551 and engine number F-1442-8, is a remarkable sports car with a rich history. Originally delivered to the USA, it has undergone an extensive restoration and boasts a striking Old English White exterior over a green leather interior. While not an original Special Equipment example and with a changed cylinder head, this XK120 SE OTS offers a blend of classic aesthetics and sound mechanicals.

Condition

7

The car has undergone an extensive restoration and is in beautiful overall condition, but it's important to note that it's not an original Special Equipment example. The cylinder head has been changed, and while the engine number matches, it's fitted with bucket seats instead of the original seat backs. It presents very well and the description uses words such as: excellent provenance, sound mechanicals and beautiful overall condition. Therefore, the condition is rated as Very Good (7).

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674551

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VD 91133

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RHD

• Landmark Jaguar sports car • Delivered new to the USA • Former extensive restoration • Current Swiss owner since 2014 • Swiss registration document Conceived and constructed in just a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning looking roadster caused a sensation.

Conceived as a low-volume model, the XK120 proved considerably more popular than expected, the resulting demand for what was then the world's fastest production car taking Jaguar by surprise.

It was immediately obvious that the ash-framed alloy coachwork would have to go and the body was swiftly re-engineered in steel.

The '120' referred to the car's top speed, which was confirmed when a carefully prepared example achieved 126.4mph with hood and side screens erected and 132.6mph minus its weather protection and equipped with an under-tray.

The XK120 set new standards of comfort, roadholding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there wa...