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£42,188 (Est: £50,000 - £60,000)
1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Drophead Coupe Entered from the Cambrian Collection
UK • 15 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Drophead Coupe, part of the Cambrian Collection, was sold for £42,188 after undergoing £86,000 worth of restoration work. While retaining its original engine and body, it still requires some 'running-in,' making it ideal for someone looking for a project with a head start.
Condition
6
The car has had extensive restoration work, including repainting, new upholstery, and mechanical overhauls. However, it's noted as still needing to be 'run-in / debugged,' indicating it's not in perfect, fully reconditioned state. There was cosmetic and mechanical wear prior to the restoration. The car is UK road registered, but still to left-hand drive specification.
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S677517
LHD
United Kingdom
679 XWF
1953
Auction
Description
Famously built as a mere showcase for Jaguar's all-new 3442cc DOHC XK straight-six engine, the XK120 Roadster caused a sensation when it was unveiled at the 1948 London Motor Show.
Utilising a shortened MKV chassis complete with independent front suspension, a ‘live’ rear axle and hydraulic drum brakes, the lithe two-seater possessed class-leading 120mph plus performance and roadholding.
Such dynamic excellence was rewarded with numerous victories including the 1950 RAC TT and 1951 Liege-Rome-Liege Rally.
Arguably, the defining sportscar of its generation, a perilously shaky post-WW2 British economy gave the Coventry manufacturer little choice but to concentrate on overseas sales.
Introduced in April 1953, the Drophead Coupe was not only the last but also the rarest XK120 derivative.
Offering significantly better weather protection than its roadster sibling, the newcomer featured a fully lined hood with integral frame and wind-up windows.
An elegant looking machine regardless of ...
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Drophead Coupes
£12,786
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,615
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,354
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
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