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£35,492
1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
US • 24 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster, a historically significant model with a unique provenance, is being offered at no reserve. While it boasts desirable features like the SE engine and a desirable color combination, it also presents several cosmetic and mechanical needs, including rust, paint blemishes, and transmission issues.
Condition
4
The car has a repainted finish from the 1970s, with noted repairs to the right-side door and front fender. There is rust in the front wing boxes, dings and blemishes are visible, and the convertible top has a tear. The tires are older. Mechanically, the seller notes oil leaks and a failing third-gear synchronizer in the transmission. These issues indicate it is functional but requires reconditioning.
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65,000 miles
S673746
1953
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Description
TMU 3.4L Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Red Leather Upholstery 16” Wire Wheels Dual SU Carburetors Black Soft Top Single 12V Battery Stainless-Steel Exhaust System This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster is said to have been purchased new by jazz producer Albert Marx and kept in the care of two other owners before it was sold to the late spouse of its current owner.
Finished in white over red leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes 16” wire wheels, a black soft top, a split front windshield, dual SU carburetors, and Smiths gauges.
Reported work since 2021 has involved fitting a stainless-steel exhaust system and replacing the water pump, generator, and ignition components.
This XK120 SE roadster is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the late owner’s estate with a clean Oregon title in the surviving spouse’s name.
The car is finished in white and is said to ha...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadsters
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,497
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,600
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