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£68,625
1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé
UK • 22 Jun 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé, sold for £68,625, has matching chassis and engine numbers, a Guy Broad five-speed gearbox, and benefits from around £54,000 in restoration since 2015. It features a comprehensive mechanical overhaul and a full body-off cosmetic restoration, making it a desirable classic.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant restoration work, including a full body-off cosmetic restoration and a comprehensive mechanical restoration by Jaguar specialists. While it had some storage issues and racing history, the extensive refurbishment suggests a well-maintained vehicle now.
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Manual
388 UYY
1953
Auction
677636
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
Registration No: 388 UYY
Chassis No: 677636 MOT: Exempt The stunning-looking XK120 Roadster caused a sensation when launched at the 1948 London Motor Show.
Capable of 120mph and more, it immediately assumed the mantle of the world's fastest production car.
The equally elegant Fixedhead Coupé version followed in 1951 with the Drophead Coupé completing the range in 1953.
The key to the car's electrifying performance was its all-new, alloy-headed DOHC 3.4-litre, straight-six engine, the basic design of which successfully powered a whole range of Jaguars until the late `80s.
In order to confirm the model's top speed potential to the press, the second XK120 built was driven flat out on the Jabbeke straight, Belgium, achieving an astonishing 136.596mph in stripped form.
According to the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, this XK120 was dispatched via the company's Los Angeles distributor Hornburg in left-hand-drive Drophead Coupé configuration having been manufactured on t...
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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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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