Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £80,000)
1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot Lot 149
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, imported from the USA in 1995, features a bronze exterior with a biscuit/tan leather interior. It has matching numbers and has been restored, with some modifications for improved performance and reliability.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition, having been restored between 1995 and 2005 and maintained well since. Modifications have been made, and it's noted to have slight wear visible.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
670465
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
FP 6987
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
• Imported from the USA in 1995 • Left-hand drive • Matching numbers • Present ownership since 1995 • Restored 1995-2005 (bills available) "We claimed 120mph (for the XK120), 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 coachbuilt, aluminium panelled structure for the simple reason that Jaguar expected to sell no more than 200 XK120s in the first year! In conjunction with the Pressed Steel Fisher Company a new all-steel pan...
Points of note
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£66,788
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 01 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
86,657 miles
Registration Date
1950-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 02 2012 with 86,657 miles
Failed
On Jul 25 2012 with 86,642 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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