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£48,240
1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC
UK • 19 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC is a classic British sports car, repainted in Carmine Red with a red leather interior. It features a 3.4-litre straight-six engine and has undergone recent servicing, but exhibits some cosmetic wear and UV damage.
Condition
6
The car is described as benefiting from a historical restoration, with age-related wear on the paintwork and some UV damage inside, suggesting a condition between 'Very Good' and 'Good'. Recent service work and general maintenance indicate it's mechanically sound, but the cosmetic issues prevent a higher rating.
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1,852 miles
UPK 762
1953
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
KEY FACTS This 1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC is an effortlessly stylish and elegant classic British open-top sports car, noted to benefit from a historical restoration.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre straight-six fed by twin SU carburettors, delivering 160bhp to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
The odometer indicates 1,852 miles, though this is not warranted.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This XK120 DHC (Drophead Coupe) was originally finished in black, and is noted to have been repainted in the mid 1970s in its current Carmine Red hue, with a black convertible roof which was originally Sand-coloured, over a red leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by swathes of wood veneer trim.
It rides on a set of 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels with chrome Jaguar-branded hubcaps, and chrome trim rings, fitted with Radar Dimax Classic tyres.
Equipment includes a four-spoke steering wheel, push-out front quarter light windows, door card storage pockets, Smiths gauges, ...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Drophead Coupes
£12,786
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,615
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,354
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Apr 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
96,778 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Apr 2020, 96,778 miles
Passed
On 17th Apr 2019, 93,229 miles
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