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£316,250 (Est: £300,000 - £400,000)
The ex-Robert Lawrie/Ivan Waller, 11th overall at Le Mans 1951 1951 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster
UK • 13 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster, chassis number 660449, has a rich racing history, most notably finishing 11th overall at Le Mans in 1951. It is the highest-placed XK120 finisher ever at Le Mans, making it a significant piece of Jaguar sporting history, and has been restored to its original Le Mans specification and is eligible for prestigious events like the Le Mans Classic and Mille Miglia.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'excellent condition throughout' by the vendor. It has been restored to its original Le Mans specification, and while older restorations may exist, there's no indication of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, suggesting it's very well-maintained with minimal imperfections.
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3,345 kilometers (via 2014 MOT)
AEN 546
United Kingdom
660449
1951
Auction
Description
• 11th overall at Le Mans in 1951 • The highest-placed XK120 finisher at Le Mans • Restored to original Le Mans specification (bills available) • Excellent condition throughout • Eligible for the Le Mans Classic and Mile Miglia This famous XK120, 'AEN 546', was first owned and successfully raced by Robert Lawrie.
A cobbler from Burnley, Lawrie was a mountaineering enthusiast who developed his own designs for climbing boots and became well known in climbing circles for his boot-making skills.
He later moved to London to be nearer his clients and during WW2 developed boots of the Royal Marine Commandos.
He would go on to provide boots for every British expedition for some 50 years, including the conquest of Everest in 1953 and Sir Vivian Fuchs' crossing of Antarctica in 1956.
The 'Lawrie' glacier on the west coast of Graham Land is named after him.
While climbing in the Alps in the 1930s, Lawrie had met fellow climbers who were members of the Le Mans 24 Hours Race's organising club ...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Jul 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
3,345 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jul 2014, 3,345 kilometers
Passed
On 13th Sept 2011, 2,446 miles
Passed
On 15th Dec 2005, 1,800 miles
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