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Not Sold (Est: £55,639 - £64,199)
1952 - Jaguar XK120 Cabriolet SE
Collector Cars Auction • France • 9 Feb 2026 • Lot 1
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Cabriolet SE is a rare French-delivered example of the fastest production car of its era. It features its original body color, engine, and gearbox, and received a high-quality restoration about twenty years ago.
Condition
8
The car underwent a high-quality full restoration approximately twenty years ago, and has less than 7,000 kms on the odometer since then. While the restoration was high quality, it was completed some time ago, and minor reconditioning may be required to maintain its excellent condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
S677906
Odometer:
7,000 miles
Reg Number:
160 TR 75
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1952 - Jaguar XK120 Cabriolet SE
The fastest production car in the world at the time, and the driving force behind the entire XK line.
French registration
Chassis n°S677906
Engine n°W9494-8S
Gearbox n°JL18163
Bodywork n°P1900
- Advantageous cabriolet bodywork and Special Equipment version
- Rare example delivered new in France, to the Argentine ambassador
- Original body color, engine, cylinder head and gearbox
- High-quality full restoration some twenty years ago
- Interesting technical upgrades for regular use
- Less than 7,000 kms on the odometer, limited number of owners and file
The Jaguar XK120 roadster was presented at the London Motor Show in 1948, just two months after the chassis and body had been designed.
At that time, in the aftermath of the Second World War, there were few sports cars on the market, and most of those that did exist had been designed before the conflict.
So it came as a general surprise when this seemingly wind-blown sports car, powered by ...
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£12,786
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£57,468
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,354
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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