£51,750 (Est: £65,000 - £70,000)
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster "Lightweight
Bonhams • UK • 13 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£51,750 (Est: £65,000 - £70,000)
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster "Lightweight
UK • 13 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a meticulously crafted 'Lightweight' tribute, created by the vendor's father as a homage to the original LT1. Featuring an alloy body, a rebuilt 3.4-litre engine with a C-Type head, and a comprehensively restored chassis, this unique vehicle blends classic aesthetics with enhanced performance, offered with a rich history file and select accessories.
Condition
7
The car is described as fresh from extensive restoration, the chassis was sandblasted, primed and painted. The brakes were rebuilt, and a new body was mounted on the restored chassis. The 3.4-litre engine was overhauled, and a full C-Type head was fitted. It has only been driven once since restoration, indicating it's in solid condition with slight wear. Therefore, a rating of 7 (Very Good) is appropriate.
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Manual
573 XWA
1953
Auction
667157
RHD
United Kingdom
£51,750 (Est: £65,000 - £70,000)
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster "Lightweight
Bonhams • UK • 13 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
• Fabulous tribute to the works Jaguar XK120 Lightweight 'LT1' • Created by the vendor's father • Alloy body • Fresh from extensive restoration • Impressive specification In 1951, William Lyons was preparing Jaguar's new C-Type for entry at Le Mans.
Doubtful that the completely new car would be ready in time for the race, Lyons ordered three special XK120s as an insurance policy.
The 'LT' (an abbreviation of 'Lightweight') Jaguar XK120s were 20% lighter than the road going version.
This was achieved with a unique single piece magnesium alloy body.
Although the body in silhouette looked like a production XK120, in almost every other respect it was completely different.
Instead of the laminated wood frames of the original alloy XK120s, the body was supported by a steel tubular frame mounted on to the chassis.
The shell itself was a one piece construction.
There was no boot lid aperture or detachable rear wings.
The doors only extended down to floor level and the characteristic 'a...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadsters
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,497
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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