Sold | Matching numbers engine, verified by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certficate 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

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£45,276 (Est: £59,283 - £88,925)

Matching numbers engine, verified by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certficate 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 12

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster is a matching-numbers example with desirable "Special Equipment" upgrades, presented in an attractive Dark Blue over Red color scheme following a refurbishment about ten years ago.
It was originally delivered to the US market via Hoffman New York and retains its original engine and head configuration, representing a well-preserved piece of automotive history.

Condition

8

The car has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment approximately a decade ago and retains its original matching-numbers engine and head configuration. While the exterior color has been changed from its original specification, the overall presentation is described as faithful to the car's elegant proportions and sporting character. There is a mention of exhaust damage during transport, which will be rectified by the transporter, indicating a minor, repairable issue rather than a significant defect.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

S675712

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 2 SU Carburetors 180bhp at 5,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * Matching numbers engine, verified by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate * Original US-market specification, dispatched new to Hoffman, New York in May 1954 * Finished today in elegant Dark Blue over factory-correct Red interior; originally delivered Cream over Red * A desirable SE "Special Equipment" XK120 with enhanced power, offered with known original specification THE JAGUAR XK120 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, 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 body had been conceived as a coachbuilt, aluminum panel...