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1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed Head Coupe Rare and desirable 'SE' example

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

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This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed Head Coupe is a rare, matching-numbers example imported from the USA in 2021. It features tasteful upgrades like front disc brakes and bonnet louvres and is said to drive beautifully, though some suspension work indicates wear.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in overall solid condition, with tasteful upgrades and attention paid to making it feel tighter on the road. While it's 'much loved and regularly exercised', the description implies some wear is present, necessitating minor reconditioning to maintain its condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

680679

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

382 XVP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

For many the best looking XK120 variant, the graceful Fixedhead Coupe as offered here was introduced in July 1951.

A true design classic originally aimed predominately at the American market - some 2485 of the 2680 examples produced were to left-hand drive specification.

This matching numbers example (with Heritage Certificate to confirm) was imported from the USA by the current owner in 2021 after sourcing the car in Connecticut with the help of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

Being a Special Equipment model, the engine develops some 180 bhp as opposed to the standard 160 bhp.

Finished in triple black, the car has been tastefully upgraded with front disc brakes and bonnet louvres and sits on original wire wheels as per SE specification.

Much loved and regularly exercised by the vendor, it is said to drive beautifully with the original engine and gearbox still performing well.

Considerable attention has been paid to make the car feel tighter and more responsive on the road alo...