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1953 Jaguar XK120 3.8-Litre Competition Roadster
UK • 19 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster, with a 3.8-litre engine and E-Type gearbox, boasts a rich competition history in both the USA and UK. Partially resprayed and featuring upgrades like a bucket seat and Mota-Lita steering wheel, it's presented as a competitive track car and a fun road sports car.
Condition
7
The car has been raced extensively and partially resprayed, indicating use and some reconditioning. While it has been maintained for competition, these factors prevent it from being in excellent or outstanding condition.
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66,000 miles (via 2006 MOT)
8673582
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
958 XUC
1953
Auction
Description
• Ex-USA car • Converted from left- to right-hand drive • Raced extensively in the USA and UK • Eligible for many historic race meetings 'Three coachloads of Jaguar employees made the pilgrimage to Silverstone and were rewarded for their enthusiasm by seeing one of our cars gain one of the most convincing victories seen on a race track... whenever or wherever a production car race is held again, we may be sure that Jaguar will be well represented and will give a good account of itself.' – Jaguar Journal , 1949.
The XK 120 set new standards of comfort, roadholding and performance for British sports cars, and in keeping with the Jaguar tradition there was nothing to touch it at the price.
It was an immense success in North America, finding the majority of its customers there, and when Road & Track tested one in 1951 they announced that 'the XK120 has performance far and above any stock American make... by far the fastest car yet tested by Road & Track , a two-way average of 121.6mph be...
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 4th Sept 2007
Latest MOT mileage:
66,000 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Sept 2006, 66,000 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.
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